Translator Hwang Seok-hee's content pulled from streaming platforms amid sex crime allegations | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Famous translator Hwang Seok-hee has been removed from major streaming platforms and online bookstores following reports of two prior criminal convictions for sex offenses. Episodes of TvN's "You Quiz on the Block" and MBC's reality show "Point of Omniscient Interfere" featuring Hwang have been taken down from streaming platforms Tving and Wavve, respectively, with highlight clips also removed. Translator Hwang Seok-hee is featured in this undated photo provided by Seensee Company. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) jaeyeon.woo@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Hwang Seok-hee Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Gov't proposes 26.2 tln-won extra budget to cushion impact of Middle East tensions Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang prev Translator Hwang Seok-hee's content pulled from streaming platforms amid sex crime allegations Next Translator Hwang Seok-hee's content pulled from streaming platforms amid sex crime allegations

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SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Famous translator Hwang Seok-hee has been removed from major streaming platforms and online bookstores following reports of two prior criminal convictions for sex offenses.
Episodes of TvN's "You Quiz on the Block" and MBC's reality show "Point of Omniscient Interfere" featuring Hwang have been taken down from streaming platforms Tving and Wavve, respectively, with highlight clips also removed.
Major online bookstores have halted sales of his essays.
The moves follow a media report on Tuesday revealing that Hwang had received suspended sentences in two separate sex offense cases.
In response, Hwang posted on Instagram that he was consulting with his lawyer and warned of legal action against what he described as any false or unverifiable reporting.
He could not be reached for comment as of Tuesday evening.
The translator rose to prominence through his translation of the 2016 action-comedy "Deadpool." Since then, he has built a high-profile career working on major Hollywood titles, most recently the sci-fi film "Project Hail Mary."
He is reportedly involved in the translation of the upcoming "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," set for release in July. Sony Pictures Korea, the film's distributor, has yet to release an official statement regarding his involvement.
Translator Hwang Seok-hee is featured in this undated photo provided by Seensee Company. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

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### Areas for Consideration
- Translator Hwang Seok-hee is featured in this undated photo provided by Seensee Company. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) jaeyeon.woo@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Hwang Seok-hee Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Gov't proposes 26.2 tln-won extra budget to cushion impact of Middle East tensions Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.

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- He could not be reached for comment as of Tuesday evening.
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### Expert Commentary
This article covers hwang, news, translator topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 492.