Recently, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of some of the plaintiffs in a compensation suit filed by IVE Jang Wonyoung against the YouTuber Sojang. The court ruled that the YouTuber Sojang should pay 100 million won to Jang Wonyoung. In response, the Youtber hired a lawyer to submit a letter of appeal. The YouTuber applied for suspension of execution. However, Jang Wonyoung’s side is determined to get the justice.
A lawyer, who serves as legal representative for Jang Wonyoung and her agency, Starship Entertainment had an interview with Sports Chosun. “The YouTuber Sojang is responding that it did nothing wrong through the previously submitted answers. She says she did not know that it was false. She argued that even if it was false, it was not defamation because it was posted for public interest. The Youtuber added if it was defamation, the amount of damages (100 million won) made by judge is too large.” The lawyer promised he will receive the ruling on both the lawsuit filed by Jang Wonyoung and the lawsuit filed by Starship until the end.
BTS and ATEEZ waiting in line
YouTuber Sojang has earned its own interests by attacking not only Jang Wonyoung but also numerous idol groups. She attacked such as BTS, New Jeans, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Red Velvet, and ATEEZ. BTS agency, Big Hit Music (HYBE) and ATEEZ’s agency KQ Entertainment has sued the camp for defamation and other charges, too. However, progress has yet to be made due to difficulties in identifying the identity of the YouTuber.
However, as Starship has succeeded in identifying the YouTuber, police investigation is accelerating. According to officials, the police investigation, which had been dragging on for more than a year, has been resumed after the identification. Officials expect to see detailed police investigations soon. So the justice will be served for BTS and ATEEZ, too.
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