The 24-year-old actor is facing the allegations after the influencer shared a detailed account of their alleged relationship on social media on August 19. She also posted a certified legal document issued through a law firm.
South Korean actor Hong Mingi, who rose to popularity with the K-dramas like Love Your Enemy and Study Group , has come under scrutiny after an influencer, identified as “A”, accused him of dating violence, threats and emotional abuse. Dated July 28 and titled “Notice of Legal Action for Illegal Criminal Acts”, the document reportedly outlines several allegations against the actor. Hong’s agency, Fable Company, has denied the claims and said it is preparing an official response.
In 2026, Hong received a Best New Actor – Television nomination at the Baeksang Arts Awards for his performance in To My Beloved Thief. Because of fear, eventually opening up to her parents and deciding to take legal action, she claimed she suffered from night sweats, trembling and sleepless nights. Because she believed Hong had not acknowledged the alleged harm he had caused, however, she felt compelled to speak out. Because the person who does not know what he did wrong needs to reflect, acknowledge his faults as a human being before being an actor, and sincerely apologize to me, however, I am posting this.
She also alleged that it was a repeated cycle of abusive and affectionate behaviour. The influencer alleged that he would become verbally or physically aggressive and later act affectionate towards her, including attempting to initiate physical intimacy. She also made allegations concerning Mingi’s pet dog, Leo. Despite the actor having shared the dog publicly on social media, she claimed he would verbally abuse and kick the animal in private. She wrote on her Instagram, “I do not wish for this incident to become gossip or news coverage. Hong’s agency, Fable Company, has rejected the accusations. The agency is expected to release a more detailed statement. Mingi also has not yet publicly addressed the allegations. He has also completed filming for the second season of Study Group.
She said she initially misunderstood this behaviour and believed it came from love. However, after their relationship ended, she said she gradually came to understand what had happened as “clear violence and exploitation”. The influencer said the experience also had a lasting impact on her mental health. Explaining why she decided to share her allegations publicly, she said she did not want the matter to turn into gossip or become a media story. The agency said, “This is not true,” while adding that it had been preparing to respond to the issue for some time, according to reports.
