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Actor Kang Ji Hwan arrested for charges of rape and sexual assault

Posted by sl278838 pts Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Actor Kang Ji Hwan was arrested on July 10 KST at his home under suspicions of sexual assault and rape. The 42-year-old actor is prominently known for his roles in dramas such as 'Coffee House' and 'Monster.'


It was reported that Kang Ji Hwan drank with two female acquaintances A and B on July 9. After they had fallen asleep, Kang Ji Hwan allegedly raped A and sexually assaulted B. Kang has stated to the police that he does not remember anything because he was drunk. 

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dooda
dooda2,729 pts Tuesday, July 9, 2019 1
Tuesday, July 9, 2019

I think women gain courage more to speak up to these things that’s why these stuff and news increasing. It was always there but women stayed silent glad that they can speak out loud now.

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jokbal_is_yum5,058 pts Tuesday, July 9, 2019 13
Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Oh god - not another 'I'm-sorry-but-I-was-drunk' defenses.......!

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