A video filmed on the street after a club performance in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, is circulating again. In the video, harsh language such as “Go find your girlfriend quickly, you f***ing idiots” and “You f***ing idiots” can be heard clearly. As this video has come back into the spotlight immediately following the emergence of allegations regarding Yang Hong-won’s infidelity, many people are mistaking the two incidents for having occurred on the same day.
However, the time of filming and the time when the allegations surfaced are different. Caution is required, as conflating the two incidents could distort the facts.
This article summarizes the background of the filming of the profanity video, the timeline of the infidelity allegations, and the claims of both parties regarding the motel accompaniment.
Was the video with the profanity really filmed on the day of the affair allegations?
To start with the conclusion, the two videos were not filmed on the same day. The video containing profanity is known to have been filmed on the street last month, immediately after a performance at a club in Suwon, before the allegations of an affair were raised.
On the other hand, the allegations of an affair became known through a social media exposé on October 23, 2026. It appears that confusion arose as two pieces of information from different timelines spread together around the same time.
However, the exact filming date of the video was not confirmed even in the original text. Only the phrase “the 19th of last month” remains, and neither the event record nor the original posting time has been separately verified.
Was the swearing scene actually a situation where they were angry?
While the video alone gives the impression that he was angry, the account from an informant who was present at the scene is different. The informant stated that the tone of voice in question was used while exchanging autographs and conversing with fans.
There is also an explanation that he was actually filmed talking with fans for a long time after the performance. The fact that harsh language was used does not change, but there is a difference in the interpretation of the atmosphere.
This part has limitations as it is based on the testimony of someone who witnessed the situation firsthand. It is difficult to fully judge the atmosphere based solely on the video.
How did the affair allegations start?
Yang Hong-won married former model Won Hyun-ju on October 18, 2026. However, on October 23, just five days after the wedding, a woman raised a claim on social media that he “accompanied another woman to a motel.”.
This revelation has placed Yang Hong-won's side in a position where they must immediately issue a statement. It appears the repercussions have been amplified due to the timing, which occurred right after his marriage.
What was the agency's explanation regarding the motel accompaniment?
The agency, AP Alchemy, admitted to the fact that they went to a motel together. However, they drew a line, stating that there was no affectionate activity or adultery.
According to the agency's explanation, after the performance, they drank together at the home of accuser A, then moved to a motel while heavily intoxicated and fell asleep in a room. The accompanying woman also clarified via social media that she had no prior acquaintance with Yang Hong-won and that they simply slept separately—one on the bed and the other on the floor—with no physical contact.
In other words, the fact that they were together at a motel is a different matter from whether an affair occurred. It is necessary to distinguish that admitting to being together does not confirm an affair.
What claims are the whistleblower and the agency making against each other?
Whistleblower A is known to have released videos, call recordings, and messages. However, not all of this material has been disclosed, and third parties have not been able to independently verify the circumstances of the filming or recording, or whether any editing was performed.
On the contrary, the agency raised suspicions that A demanded money and maliciously edited the materials. Consequently, it is reported that Yang Hong-won and the woman accompanying him have filed a complaint against A on charges of blackmail, violation of the Stalking Punishment Act, and defamation of character based on false information.
Currently, the only confirmed fact is that a complaint has been filed. Whether the charges have been admitted, the results of the investigation, and the status of the trial have not yet been released.
Stage schedule proceeded as planned despite suspicions
Even as the controversy spread, Yang Hong-won took the stage at the Ska Festival held at the KBS Arena in Seoul on October 24 as scheduled. At the event, he performed his self-composed song 'Rose' and sang the lyrics ‘Come back to me, Hyun-ju“ exactly as they were.
Videos of the performance signing with fans after the show are also circulating. However, there is no basis to interpret the lyrics or the stage performance itself as a sign of reconciliation.
Circumstances such as mutual unfollowing on social media or the deletion of posts and profile pictures are also being mentioned. However, it is difficult to reach a conclusion of separation or divorce based solely on these changes.
The part that needs the most caution at this point
The most confusing aspect of this matter is grouping the video containing profanity and the allegations of infidelity together as the same incident. The two materials are separate matters, with different filming and release dates.
Furthermore, admitting to accompanying someone to a motel and admitting to an affair are completely different matters. It must be remembered that, as of now, the claims of both parties conflict, and no conclusion has been reached through investigation or trial.
Q&A Summary of the Key Points of the Yang Hong-won Controversy
Q1. Was the video containing the profanity filmed on the day the affair allegations broke?
No. The video containing profanity is known to be a past recording filmed after a performance at a club in Suwon City, prior to October 23, when the infidelity allegations were raised. The exact filming date has not been confirmed even in the original text.
Q2. Were the swear words in the video actually said out of anger?
A tipster at the scene explained that the tone of voice came out while exchanging autographs and conversing with fans. It is difficult to fully judge the atmosphere based solely on the video.
Q3. Is it true that Yang Hong-won went to a motel?
The agency admitted to the fact that they went to a motel together. However, they stated that there was no affectionate behavior or adultery, and clarified that they simply fell asleep in separate places while intoxicated.
Q4. How is the legal dispute with the whistleblower progressing?
The woman accompanying Yang Hong-won has filed a complaint against whistleblower A on charges of blackmail, violation of the Stalking Punishment Act, and defamation through false statements. As of now, only the fact of the complaint has been confirmed, and no results of the investigation or a conclusion of the trial have been released yet.
Q5. Are there problems in your married life?
While circumstances such as unfollowing on social media or deleting posts are being mentioned, these alone are not grounds to conclude that there is a separation or divorce. To date, the only officially confirmed details are the admission of accompanying each other to a motel and the initiation of legal proceedings.