BlockBeats news, on June 17, South Korean actress Hwang Jung-eum (transliteration) was sued for allegedly embezzling approximately 4.2 billion KRW (about 3.07 million USD) to invest in virtual currency. Her management company Y1 Entertainment stated on June 17 that Hwang Jung-eum had fully repaid all debts in two installments on May 30 and June 5. Previously, around 2022, Hwang Jung-eum withdrew a total of 4.34 billion KRW from Hunminjeongeum Entertainment, most of which was used for cryptocurrency investments. The case involves violations of the relevant provisions regarding embezzlement in the Specific Economic Crimes Aggravated Punishment Act and is currently undergoing judicial proceedings. (Yonhap News)