[instiz] "SOJANG, 10M KRW TO BTS V AND 15M KRW TO BTS JUNGKOOK"

According to reports, Sojang was ordered by the 12th Civil Division of the Seoul Western District Court to pay damages to BTS‘s V and Jungkook, along with Big Hit Music. Presiding Judge Lee Gwan Hyung ordered Sojang (also identified by her surname Park) to pay ₩51.0 million KRW (about $35,400 USD) plus late fees to Big Hit Music for legal fees.

The court ruled that Sojang would also pay ₩10.0 million KRW (about $6,940 USD) to V and ₩15.0 million KRW (about $10,400 USD) to Jungkook in damages for the impact on their reputations caused by the YouTube videos posted.

The amount initially sought was ₩90.0 million KRW (about $62,500 USD). Park became infamous in the K-Pop community for her videos spreading incessant rumors involving well-known celebrities. Between October 2021 and June 2023, she posted 23 videos involving seven celebrities and influencers. According to the prosecution’s findings, she racked up a revenue of ₩250 million KRW (about $174,000 USD) from this channel in two years since June 2021.

Sojang was previously sentenced to two years in prison with three years’ probation for defaming multiple celebrities. The court also ordered her to pay a fine of ₩210 million KRW (about $146,000 USD) and complete 120 hours of community service.

CR: Koreaboo

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1. This is way too small… can’t they just make her pay back all her YouTube income? How is that human? Phew

2. So low.. I feel like she earned way more making up videos based on rumors

3. No but did Jimin press charge too? Only V and Jungkook were reported right? And only these two got compensated too.. What the??

4. This sets a good precedence. It’s not like Sojang only went after 1 or 2 idols. I hope that more comes out

5. The amounts are way too small

6. Put another ‘0’ behind those numbers

7. If they start a civil lawsuit, even more money will come out

8. That’s way too little. Just how much money has she made so far?

9. But I’m curious why they are not getting paid the same?

10. Just how much money has she made? Make her pay more!!!!! She needs to suffer more