Lee Junho & Suzy's internet trolls get fined

Jul 30, 2023 10:53

Malicious Commenter Of 2PM’s Lee Junho Sentenced To A Fine

A malicious commenter who spread false information about Lee Junho has been fined.

On July 28, JYP Entertainment stated that the Seoul Western District Court recently acknowledged that a perpetrator who repeatedly spread false information about Lee Junho is guilty of defamation and sentenced them to a fine of 3 million won (approximately $2,345).

JYP also shared, “We are taking stronger measures by strengthening the monitoring route and selecting additional law firms to file complaints. We will continue to take strong measures without leniency and not overlook malicious posts or the circulation of groundless false information about our artists. We would like to express our gratitude to fans who always show support and love to the artist. As the artist’s agency, we promise that we will prioritize the safety and protection of the rights and interests of the artist and will take strong action against those acts that interfere with this by utilizing all available measures including legal sanctions.”

Suzy’s Malicious Commenter From 2015 Found Guilty And Fined By Supreme Court

The anonymous person who made malicious comments against Suzy has been found guilty.

On July 27, the Supreme Court Division 3 (Chief Justice Ahn Cheol Sang) dismissed the second appeal made by the malicious commenter (hereafter referred to as “A”), who was on trial on the charges of insult, and “A” was fined 500 thousand won (approximately $391).

Previously, “A” was sued for their malicious comments dating October 2015 to December 2015 on articles about Suzy from Internet portal sites. The prosecution filed a summary order demanding a monetary penalty on “A.”

“A” pleaded not guilty and demanded a formal trial but was sentenced to a fine of 1 million won (approximately $782) in the first trial. However, the second trial overturned the judgement. The trial continued to the highest court due to the prosecution’s objection, but the trial on the appeal determined that it was difficult to regard the actions of “A” as justifiable as they were beyond the scope of legitimate criticism and returned the case to the Seoul Norther District Court.

After the reversal, the court sentenced “A” to a fine of 500 thousand won in accordance with the aims of the Supreme Court. Although “A” appealed again, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal on the same day, stating that the original judgement is justified.

Currently, Suzy is gearing up to return with the romance drama “Doona!” and she is confirmed to reunite with Kim Woo Bin in a brand-new drama by Kim Eun Sook.

source: soommpi 1 2 via naver 1 2

suzy, lee junho, court / legal issues

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