In the 'Mountain Lodge Meeting - War of Roses,' actress Lim Seong-eon, who was beloved as the 'Dimple Goddess,' has found herself at the center of public attention just nine days after becoming a bride in May, due to fraud allegations surrounding her husband. Lim Seong-eon's side stated through her legal representative that "most of the allegations are untrue" and announced a strong response.

Previously, on the 17th, Lim Seong-eon had a private wedding ceremony with non-celebrity businessman Mr. A at a location in Seoul. Lim Seong-eon, who became known in the early 2000s through 'Mountain Lodge Meeting,' has established her career as an actress through various works including 'White Tower,' 'Cheongdam-dong Scandal,' and 'Spring Night.' Recently, she has been active on the theater stage, demonstrating her continuous passion for acting, but it seems an unexpected controversy has held her back.

The controversy began on the 26th, just nine days after she got married, following a report from an entertainment media outlet. According to the report, Lim Seong-eon's husband Mr. A has a history of real estate fraud and is currently under investigation and facing trial for a housing association fraud involving hundreds of billions of won. Particularly, a leaked recording of Mr. A stating, "Do you know why I am getting married? To avoid being arrested. Seong-eon's family is doing well," has shocked many.

Subsequently, allegations have emerged that Mr. A is involved in a polygamous relationship and traveled to Jeju for their honeymoon despite being under a travel ban, causing the controversy to spiral uncontrollably. On Lim Seong-eon's social media, real-time protest comments from netizens claiming to be victims of housing association fraud continue, and some posts have currently been deleted.

In response, Mr. A's legal representative, the law firm Yoo Seung, stated on the 26th, "Most of the reported content is untrue, and a journalist accompanying a creditor illegally entered the private wedding venue and conducted illegal filming, leading to a complaint." They added, "We are considering civil and criminal action regarding the defamation and illegal acts and plan to officially disclose our position through formal documents."

Lim Seong-eon's agency also stated, "We are verifying the facts regarding her husband's personal matters," adding, "The agency had no prior knowledge of anything related to her husband before the marriage."

Lim Seong-eon, who announced a fresh start with her marriage, gained popularity with her pure smile that captured the hearts of numerous male participants in 'Mountain Lodge Meeting' early in her career, and she has continually progressed as an actress. However, due to this controversy, her previously smooth entertainment activities have reached a significant turning point.

Meanwhile, Lim Seong-eon continues to engage with audiences through the recent play 'Pink Lipstick.' As suspicions about her husband escalate, attention is focused on what stance she will take.

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