In brief
- South Korean actor Hwang Jung-eum received a suspended prison sentence for embezzling $3 million from her agency to invest in crypto.
- The Jeju District Court showed leniency after Hwang repaid the entire embezzled amount and was deemed a first-time offender.
- The scandal derailed her career, with TV shows editing her out and advertisers dropping her from campaigns.
South Korean actress Hwang Jung-eum walked out of Jeju District Court in tears Thursday after receiving a two-year suspended prison sentence for embezzling $3 million from her own agency to invest in crypto.
The court handed Hwang the suspended sentence, meaning she will serve no jail time unless she commits another crime within four years, for violating Korea’s Act on…
Jan 16 2026
