News comes just days ahead of Yang's scheduled press appearance for his upcoming thriller 'Confession'
Seoul police confirmed Monday they are investigating actor-director Yang Ik-june on allegations of assault.
Yang is accused of repeatedly hitting a staff member with rolled paper and making verbal threats at a bar in Seongbuk-gu on Dec. 13. The case is expected to be forwarded to prosecutors this week, according to police.
The news comes ahead of Yang's scheduled appearance at a prerelease event Wednesday for his upcoming thriller "Confession," where he stars alongside Japanese actor Toma Ikuta.
Directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, the film follows two former climbing club members trapped in a mountain hut after one confesses to a murder committed 16 years prior.
Film representatives said Monday that the event would proceed as planned.
Yang, 48, gained international recognition for his 2008 directorial debut, "Breathless," which won 13 awards at international film festivals including Rotterdam and Deauville.
He has since appeared in various TV series, including Netflix's "Hellbound," and established himself as a character actor in South Korea's independent film scene.
moonkihoon@heraldcorp.com
