A Korean star gave a witty explanation after getting caught up unexpectedly in the aftermath of the affair scandal involving Jensen Huang, the former CEO of Nvidia.
Hwang Young Jin recently posted on his social media account, “This is getting serious,” adding, “I searched for ‘Jackson Hwang’ and it’s a mess—adultery, spy, woman, alimony.”
The photo he shared showed a portal site screen with “Jackson Hwang” searched. Below the search bar appeared related search terms like “Jackson Hwang adultery,” ‘m”Jackson Hwang spy,” “Jackson Hwang wife,” and “Jackson Hwang alimony.”
“Jackson Hwang” is a character name Hwang Young Jin used during his past activities. Due to the growing controversy around Jensen Huang, whose name sounds similar, “Jackson Hwang” was also being searched and popped up as a related term by mistake.
In response, Hwang emphasized, “Everyone, I am Jackson Hwang, not Jensen Huang!” He added affectionately, “The greatest semiconductor in my life is my wife.”
His wit continued with a comment directed at Jensen Huang, saying, “Even if you make many semiconductors, love only one woman!” This showcased Hwang’s unique comedic sense, playing on Jensen Huang’s background as head of a semiconductor company.
Jensen Huang stepped down as CEO on the 12th amid reports of an affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy and an extramarital relationship with Nvidia’s healthcare division vice president. Nvidia’s board appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO.
Hwang Young Jin debuted in 2003 as a comedian from SBS‘s 7th open recruitment class. He married a woman 10 years his junior in October 2014 and has a son and a daughter.