Who is Ahn Yong-joon?

Ahn Yong-joon is a South Korean actor who debuted in 2006 with the SBS drama 'Love and Ambition'. He drew wider attention with MBC's 'Jumong' and later appeared in 'Gyeongseong Scandal', 'Brain', and 'Make a Wish'. In 2015, he married singer Benny, who is nine years older, after a four-year relationship.

What are the charges against him?

According to Korea Ilbo, an acquaintance surnamed Jung filed a complaint for fraud, forgery of private documents, and use of forged documents. Jung's claimed damages total about 489.63 million won. Reports say Jung had known Ahn for nearly 20 years and invested in a business Ahn proposed.

What is the former agency head's claim?

A, the former head of Creatmate Media, who managed Ahn's work for nearly seven years, told Xportsnews she is also a victim. She said a Japan concert scheduled for September 5 was cancelled only two days before, and that she later found documents had been forged and investment money used elsewhere. She said she holds bank records as evidence of embezzlement and plans to file a complaint with police that day.

Has Ahn responded?

The reports do not include a response from Ahn. A said he has been out of contact since signing a pledge to repay debts by the end of September, and that his wife told her she had no connection to the matter. These are claims by one party, and no court or police findings have been announced.

For international fans

If you are following this story from abroad, note that these are accusations, not verified findings. Police investigations usually take time, and updates typically come from official statements or the reporting outlets named above.