It is said that the late Jang Ja Yeon left the last document in which he mentioned one by one the influential figures who were forced to serve sexually.
Recently, a rumor spread online claiming that Jeon Chang Geun's "Mystic Pop Up Bar" PD joined the list belonging to actress Jang Ja Yeon who was considered to have committed suicide in March 2009.
It is said that the late Jang Ja Yeon left the last document in which he mentioned one by one influential figure in the business and media industry that he was forced to serve sexually.
At that time, the 10 people named on the actress list were released from suspicion and the case ended with only the CEO and manager of his agency being charged with assault and defamation.
After online rumors about PD Jeon Chang Geun were included in the list belonging to the late Jang Ja Yeon, rumors were circulating and there were even some people who said they would boycott his new project.
Many viewers commented on the JTBC website demanding an official statement from the TV station. On Tuesday (5/26), JTBC finally released the following official statement:
"We deliver JTBC's statement about the controversy regarding the drama 'Mystic Pop Up Bar' and director Jeon Chang Geun. When PD Jeon Chang Geun was questioned by the police in connection with the 'Jang Ja Yeon List', internal investigations freed him from suspicion."
"PD Jeon Chang Geun seriously took part in the investigation to prove his innocence and the police even checked his phone records and DNA. Investigations found that PD Jeon Chang Geun not only did not know Jang Ja Yeon at all, he also did not has a connection with anyone at his agency. JTBC has confirmed the statement above. "
"Even so, recently there was an online person who linked 'Jang Ja Yeon's List' with PD Jeon Chang Geun and the drama 'Mystic Pop Up Bar' thus spreading rumors to one side and denouncing him."
"There are even outlets that only report situations that occur online, without checking the facts. There is an unreasonable insult that is contrary to the findings of the police investigation and this is an action that is close to personal attacks."
"Therefore, JTBC plans to take strict legal action against those who criticize our staff and programs without clear evidence. We also hope that you refrain from further false speculation so that no other damage is caused."
As soon as the official JTBC statement was released, a post of apology from the maker of negative rumors on PD Jeon Chang Geun was circulated. "I am very sorry for taking part in turning an innocent person into a second victim," wrote the rumor maker.
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