Singer-songwriter Eun Jong refuted claims of 'mutual assault' by posting a video containing evidence of her ex-husband Yoon Ddan Ddan's assault.

On the 17th, Eun Jong posted a lengthy message on her social account, countering Yoon Ddan Ddan's claims. Earlier, Eun Jong announced on social media on the 12th that she had won a legal battle against her husband's counterpart after nearly a year of litigation, sharing news of their separation, and revealed that due to Yoon Ddan Ddan's infidelity and violence, their marriage had reached an irreparable state, and she was currently undergoing treatment for mental and physical recovery while proceeding with the divorce process.

However, Yoon Ddan Ddan shifted the blame, asserting that Eun Jong had verbally abused and assaulted him whenever they disagreed. He lamented that it was burdensome to manage both the company and family solely with his income after marriage, claiming financial difficulties, and stated that Eun Jong often belittled him in front of others due to a lack of living expenses. Additionally, he claimed that Eun Jong demanded, "If you give me the music revenue, I'll grant you a divorce," taking his cash, half of his music rights, his car, and custody of their dog, and most recently, he claimed that she demanded an additional 20 million won.

Subsequently, Eun Jong countered Yoon Ddan Ddan's claims through a lengthy post stating, "What my husband claims about 'verbal abuse and assault' as well as 'complete financial burden' is not true, and the matters regarding living expenses, asset division, and custody of the dog have been conveyed without many circumstances and contexts being included." She noted, "In the past, we had different communication styles. When conflict arose, I wanted to resolve my feelings through conversation, while my husband tended to avoid when opinions clashed. During our dating period, when I had my eardrum damaged in his studio, I came to realize that difference. Before that, during our university days, I had been choked by him and even thrown against a laundry rack, and I was kicked resulting in an injury to my neck."

She continued, "Throughout our marriage, and even after the infidelity, there was an implication that I should have done better, and most of the blame was transferred to me. It is true that there were moments I responded emotionally during that process, but the claim that 'my wife verbally abused and assaulted me' is false. In the early days of marriage, my husband repeatedly exhibited violent behavior due to emotional fluctuations. Actions like throwing objects or slamming dishes, and cursing recalled the trauma from our dating period, causing me to feel ongoing fear as there were many days I was left abandoned in that time. Choosing to marry amidst the circumstances of the past was undoubtedly my judgment, and I recognized that responsibility as my own after much lengthy effort and contemplation."

Following that, in response to his repeated behavior, I communicated the intention of 'let's take some time.' Yoon Ddan Ddan sought forgiveness by writing a letter pledging all his assets and honor. Eun Jong explained, "At that time, I had residual effects from the eardrum damage caused by past assaults, and due to that, the stress from my music activities grew increasingly severe. Because of the eardrum damage, my voice would elevate easily after just a brief conversation, and at those times, I sometimes couldn't control myself. My husband would accuse me of yelling, and with each time, I felt even more hurt by my husband's lack of guilt."

Meanwhile, signs of infidelity were detected between January and February of last year, and after clear signs were confirmed in March, Yoon Ddan Ddan reportedly demanded a divorce while still in an extramarital relationship just a few days after expressing his initial intention to apologize. Eun Jong stated, "I did not want a divorce, and while I did reference the contents of the letter I had written in the past, I never once made demands to extort assets. My husband insisted, 'I will give you everything as promised,' repeatedly requesting a divorce amidst the extramarital affair on the condition of asset division, emphasizing that I had never requested money first."

The division of assets and compensation for damages were conducted under mutual agreement, and I stated, "While finalizing the divorce settlement agreement, I mentioned that the 20 million won in compensation for damages related to the misconduct reason was not perfectly organized. Initially, my husband showed emotional responses, but he requested, 'The compensation has already been included in the amount being paid,' asking me to consider the financial situation. I immediately accepted that, ultimately deciding not to claim compensation for damages," explaining the circumstances that led to the demand for 20 million won.

Additionally, regarding Yoon Ddan Ddan's assertion of financial burden, Eun Jong stated, "I was a co-representative and an affiliated artist of Coconut Music. I had been in a situation where all revenues from my music and activities were implicitly agreed to be settled into my husband's account. I covered living expenses through my salary and a loan performance card, taking on most of the costs incurred such as living expenses, gifts for friends, family event expenses, anniversaries, dog necessities, and other household expenses. During the time of resolving the relationship, I have never unilaterally demanded financial conditions, " and continued, "Even while stepping down from managing the company, I maintained my livelihood with saved funds without living expenses, and after gaining some financial leeway, I reclaimed those expenses. I also covered the management costs up until the separation period."

Regarding custody of their dog Dangi, Eun Jong said, "Considering my husband's repeated tendencies, I felt that Dangi should never experience such behavior even once," and it was agreed that Yoon Ddan Ddan would also comply and pay a monthly amount for child support. Eun Jong stated, "We are preparing legal responses to the dissemination of false facts and defamation that occurred during this process," adding, "We have also secured circumstances indicating that my husband's close acquaintances are spreading false information without fact-checking among fans and friends, and we are reviewing measures. If there is any necessary statement in the future, I will quietly prove all processes through legal procedures. Even if it takes time, more truths will surely be revealed."

Finally, regarding the circumstances of mutual assault, she stated, "I have never been able to explain it fully with any words. I believed in my husband, and considering his social activities, I never once pressed criminal charges. I happened to secure evidence that could substantiate those facts, which allowed me to share some footage of the situation at that time," and she shared a video edited and cropped for reasons such as sensitivity. The video shows a man presumed to be Yoon Ddan Ddan cursing while assaulting and pulling a woman's hair.

Eun Jong added, "We have recognized mutual responsibility for the conflicts arising from the assaults and have been demanding sincere apologies and genuine reflection on that. I believed that I was more aware than anyone else about every situation, hence I thought there would be no distortion of facts or reversal of positions. The claim that I lost control of my anger and committed unjustified verbal abuse and assaults is false. The authenticity of the apology remains difficult to feel due to this episodic emotional response. Currently, I am still undergoing mental and physical treatment due to the aftermath."

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