A former manager for singer Hong Seo-beom and his wife Jo Gap-kyung, now pregnant, has sparked outrage by publicly demanding a settlement from a wedding company president. She accuses him of failing to provide child support and wages amid personal turmoil.
Public Confrontation on Social Media
On March 27, an online community highlighted a heated Instagram comment left by the woman, identified as A, on a wedding company’s post. A two-person photo featuring the president and his wife prompted her outburst. She wrote, “My husband cheated on me while I was pregnant. Please settle with the president.” She added, “Is the president going to let my child go hungry? I barely held on during pregnancy, but don’t be so heartless.”
Legal Battles and Rejected Settlements
The dispute escalated to a criminal complaint. Last September, the president’s family law firm proposed a 30 million won settlement to A. Monthly installments of 8 million won for childcare were also outlined, but A rejected the deal and returned the funds without fulfilling payments. Despite this, she continues to demand compensation.
Connections to Hong Seo-beom
A’s ties to Hong Seo-beom date back to August 2021 when she began working for him. The employment ended in February 2024 after a brief marriage that dissolved in March due to an alleged affair. Sources indicate Hong grew close to a schoolteacher, B, sparking jealousy. A reportedly pressured Hong, leading him to leave home. She also secured a 20 million won settlement from B’s online sales platform.
A claims Hong Seo-beom and Jo Gap-kyeong have not provided adequate child support for her child or outstanding wages, despite collecting evidence of external relationships.
Hong’s Response on YouTube
On the 24th, Hong Seo-beom addressed the issue via his YouTube channel ‘Galosero Research Institute.’ He stated, “If you disclose the relationship details, I’ll pay 30 million won initially and an additional 20 million won after the first installment. Use it for childcare wages.” He accused A of being a “repeat offender,” urging against providing support to her child and warning of impending consequences.
Prosecutors have extended their investigation into April, monitoring developments closely.
