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Recent past assault allegations surrounding actor Cho Jin-woong have resurfaced, drawing significant public attention. The controversy began with director Heo Cheol's social media post and has expanded with additional reports of Cho allegedly assaulting a rookie actor at a film wrap party in the 2010s. Online, there is rampant speculation about the identity of 'rookie actor A,' who is believed to be the victim.
During this speculation, the names of Park Bo-gum and Jung Hae-in began to be mentioned, as they had worked with Cho Jin-woong around 2014. Park Bo-gum appeared in the films 'A Hard Day' and 'The Admiral: Roaring Currents,' while Jung Hae-in, who debuted in 2014, was in 'Salut d'Amour' with Cho Jin-woong. However, these are merely arbitrary connections made by netizens based on circumstantial evidence, and no official identification has been made; media outlets consistently refer to the alleged victim as 'A.'
Bloggers emphasize that the core of this controversy lies in uncovering the truth of Cho Jin-woong's alleged assaults, warning that baseless naming could lead to defamation. While criticism against Cho Jin-woong is growing due to potential patterns of violence, past juvenile records, assault convictions, and DUI history, bloggers also highlight that the spread of rumors about specific actors could cause secondary harm.
