Footballer Hwang Ui-jo faces a four-year prison sentence for illegally filming sexual encounters

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Prosecutors today sought a four-year prison sentence for South Korean footballer Hwang Ui-jo, accused of illegally recording his sexual encounters with two women.

The Korea Times reported that Hwang, a striker for Turkish football club Alanyaspor, was charged for secretly filming the victims without their consent four times in 2022.

The case first came to light in June last year when Hwang filed a complaint against his sister-in-law for posting intimate photos of him with other women on Instagram and trying to blackmail him.

However, during the investigation, authorities discovered evidence linking the footballer to the illegal recordings, leading to his booking.

“The victims must have suffered immense pain and humiliation as a result of the distribution of the videos,” prosecutors reportedly said at the final hearing.

They also expressed doubt about Hwang’s remorse and wondered whether he “sincerely reflected on his actions.”

The news report further stated that Hwang has since admitted to all charges.

In his final testimony, he publicly apologized, saying: “I sincerely apologize to anyone who was hurt by my wrongful actions. I deeply regret having disappointed the fans who supported me.”

He further appealed for leniency, stating that he would “take this incident as a lesson” and vowing to avoid any future misconduct, pledging to focus on his football career.

The court scheduled Hwang’s sentencing for December 18.