Actor Kim Seung-woo is accused of theft... Gangnam Police Station investigates

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Ui-jin and Jang Jin-ri = Actor Kim Seung-woo has been accused of stealing 22 million won from an acquaintance, and it has been confirmed that the police is investigating.

Gangnam Police Station announced on the 12th that it received a complaint in July to investigate Kim Seung-woo's theft charges.

A police official said, “Because this is an ongoing investigation, we cannot confirm anything other than whether a complaint has been filed.”

Mr. A, an acquaintance of Kim Seung-woo, is reported to have claimed that he took 22 million won in cash from his bag at an entertainment bar in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu in October 2021.

Kim Seung-woo's legal representative issued a statement on the same day, saying, "It was a playful act that occurred at a drinking party among close friends. It was a public situation with the people present watching."

He continued, "We were planning to meet again in a few hours and return the money at that time. Since there was no intention to illegally acquire other people's money, it is judged that there was no criminal intent."

He explained, "We couldn't meet each other the next day, so we returned the money by bank transfer. After that, we remained close like brothers, and actor Kim Seung-woo even helped us financially when we were in trouble."

Kim Seung-woo's side said that he faithfully explained the facts to the investigative agency and that he would respond strongly to claims that are different from the facts.