Tving apologises after user data leak prompts CEO response

Tving, an OTT platform, faced a significant controversy due to a leak of users' personal information, with CEO Choi Joo-hee issuing a public apology on June 3, 2026. She confirmed that the leak resulted from unauthorized external access and acknowledged that the company failed to protect user data. Tving has begun cooperating with government investigations and has promised to transparently communicate updates to users.

The company is also committed to compensating affected individuals and re-evaluating its security systems to avoid future incidents, emphasizing a serious approach to regaining user trust.