Korean entertainer, actor and SS501
leader Kim Hyun Joong has reportedly been accused of assaulting his
girlfriend throughout their two-year relationship, for what are being
described by a friend as "woman troubles."
According
to the media publication Dispatch, Joong's girlfriend filed charges
against the K-pop idol at the Songpa police station, claiming she
suffered injuries from multiple assaults between May and July.
"The two started dating since 2012," said a source claiming to be a friend of the victim, according to the website allkpop."After this past May, various women troubles came up and during then [Kim Hyun Joong] severely assaulted [her]."
"Woman troubles arose, and it turned into assault," the source added.
"The
past two months were a repetition of beatings, apologies, and
forgiveness. However, the situation got worse, and that's why [she]
decided to report it."
The
alleged victim accused Kim Hyun Joong of punching and kicking her,
causing injuries on her face, chest, arms and posterior in May. She also
claimed to have suffered a fractured rib in July from another assault
incident.
These charges against Kim Hyun Joong have since been reportedly confirmed by the Songpa police station.
"It
is true that a report has been filed for assault by someone who says
she is Kim Hyun Joong's girlfriend," said a rep of the police station.
"However, we still need to investigate more."
Since
these allegations against the 28-year-old idol surfaced, Kim Hyun
Joong's talent agency Key East Entertainment released a statement on the
matter.
"We found out just now after reading the article," said a rep to TV Report. "We will have to confirm it."
"Because
it was impossible to suddenly adjust his schedule, his performance in
Thailand will be carried on as planned on the 24th. He is currently
keeping himself at home. We will release an official statement regarding
this matter after we accurately assess the situation."
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