The Supreme Court sentenced A to 2 years in prison with a 3-year probation and upheld the forfeiture and community service.
Jang Wonyoung filed a civil suit against A and achieved partial victory.
YouTuber Talduck Sooyungso, who maliciously criticized various celebrities, including IVE's Jang Wonyoung, through false information, has had their suspended sentence confirmed. On the 29th, the Supreme Court maintained the original ruling, sentencing individual A to 2 years in prison with a 3-year probation for violating the Information and Communications Network Act, alongside a forfeiture of 210 million won and 120 hours of community service.
This incident highlights the significant impact of false information on society and the distress faced by celebrities as a result. When malicious content spreads on platforms like YouTube, it can cause serious psychological harm to celebrities, leading to increased recognition of the need for legal penalties against such issues. Young artists like Jang Wonyoung are particularly vulnerable, as public criticism can adversely affect their mental health and career trajectory.
As content production and consumption on social media platforms rise, it becomes imperative to understand how individual actions can be legally restricted. The distinction between simple expression of opinion and serious consequences like defamation is critical. The court's ruling in this case serves as a reminder of these stakes and is expected to raise awareness about similar issues going forward.
Finally, the outcome of the civil lawsuit filed by Jang Wonyoung and her agency Starship illustrates the need for celebrities to leverage legal recourse for protection. The court's decisions in favor of the victims signify that they can assert their legal rights, contributing to greater awareness of similar cases in the future.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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