A recent verdict by the Gwangju High Court has sparked backlash and criticism from international netizens for “failing women again. Gwangju High Court On September 11, a man in his 80s, who attempted to rape his daughter-in-law, was released from prison after the Gwangju High Court suspended his two-year sentence that a lower court ordered. […]
US Court Rules In Favor Of LE SSERAFIM, Grants Access To Personal Information Of Malicious YouTubers
A California court has approved HYBE’s request to access the necessary personal information to identify two YouTubers who defamed LE SSERAFIM. LE SSERAFIM | Ilgan Sports On August 23, KST, it was reported that Source Music, the label of LE SSERAFIM, had its information disclosure request granted by the US District Court for the Northern […]
Married Actor Admits To Having An Affair During First Court Hearing
On July 24, the first hearing for the lawsuit filed by A against actor Kang Kyung Joon was held in private, with only Kang’s lawyers in attendance. The court decided to accept the case, meaning that the defendant acknowledges that the plaintiff has the right to file a claim. In short, Kang Kyung Joon accepted […]
South Korean Supreme Court Recognizes Same-Sex Couples’ Rights In Landmark Ruling
The LGBTQIA+ made significant progress in South Korea after winning a landmark ruling. On Thursday, South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of the same-sex couple, So Sung Wook and Kim Yong Min, who pursued receiving the same spousal coverage as heterosexual couples from the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS). South Korea’s current laws, unfortunately, […]
“Gaslighting, Manipulation, Shaminism” — All You Need To Know From Min Hee Jin And HYBE’s Explosive First Day In Court
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Min Hee Jin‘s first day in court in her injunction hearing against HYBE has come to a close. NewJeans | ADOR On May 17, Seoul’s Central District Court held a […]
Was BTS Involved In “Chart Manipulation”? Court Explicitly Mentions “Illegal” And “Sajaegi” Marketing
K-Pop’s most popular boy group, BTS, was recently involved in “chart manipulation” allegations after a past legal feud between BIGHIT MUSIC and an individual known as “Mr. A” resurfaced on online spaces. Though the company denied all accusations, Kyunghyang has reported that the judiciary and investigative authorities explicitly referred to the incident as “chart manipulation,” “illegal […]
NewJeans Seeks Aid From US Federal Court To Reveal A YouTuber’s Identity
The fourth-generation powerhouse girl group NewJeans has reportedly asked a California federal court to help them find the identity of a YouTuber. NewJeans | @newjeans_official/Instagram On April 10, the New York Times reported that the group’s agency, ADOR, has approached the court to order Google to reveal the identity of the person behind a YouTube account called @Middle7. In […]
Nam Joo Hyuk’s Bullying Controversy Reignited After Court Verdict
Nam Joo Hyuk‘s accuser in his school bullying case has reignited the controversy. Nam Joo Hyuk | JoongAng Ilbo On April 8, Sports Kyung Hyang reported that Nam Joo Hyuk’s accuser has been found guilty of defamation and was ordered to pay restitution. The report then reveals that despite the sentence, the accuser has refused […]
Dispatch Exposes Lee Sun Kyun’s Blackmailer For Pulling Shocking Stunt In Court
Dispatch released an article covering the two adult hostesses accused of blackmailing Lee Sun Kyun on their first day in court. Lee Sun Kyun According to the report, the hostesses, who are charged with blackmail, denied the allegations and claimed they only threatened the actor but did not extort him. On March 14, a woman […]
BlockBerry Creative Withheld Billions From LOONA Members, According To Court Investigation
The Seoul High Court has once again sided with Chuu (former member of LOONA) in her legal battle against BlockBerry Creative over the invalidation of her exclusive contract. During this trial, more was revealed on the unreasonable revenue structure and how much was withheld from LOONA members by the agency. Chuu first took legal action […]
Korean Man Stabbed Girlfriend 190 Times, But The Court Ruled It Was “Accidental”
A bone-chilling murder case of a woman in her 20s and a subsequent court ruling on the case left Korean netizens enraged recently. Image used for illustrative purposes only | iStockPhotos The victim, initially identified as Ms. B, was stabbed fatally by her fiancé over 190 times on July 24, 2023. On January 11, the […]
36-Year-Old Korean Man Acquitted By Court After Raping 12-Year-Old
Recently, a case of sexual assault in South Korea has enraged netizens worldwide after the court passed down a “not guilty” verdict to the perpetrator. The Incident The parent of the victim, a 12-year-old girl, posted about the situation on an online community site on January 5, seeking help from the public. In the post, […]
YG Entertainment Wins Trademark Case Against Monster Energy In Singapore Court
YG Entertainment debuted its newest group, BABYMONSTER, in November 2023 and recently ran into a setback when they filed to protect trademarks for “BABYMONSTER” and “BABYMONSTERS” in Singapore ahead of the group’s debut. BABYMONSTER | @YGBABYMONSTER_/Twitter Monster Energy, a company that “produces a variety of energy drinks, brewed coffee, hydrating sports drinks, juices, and teas,” recently […]
Korean TikToker With Massive 55M+ Followers “Disappears” — Now Facing Court Trial For Sexual Assault
27-year-old Seo Won Jeong, also known as “WonJeongMan” or @ox_zung, is Korea’s “most followed” (non-celeb) TikTok content creator with a massive following of 55.6M. Seo Won Jeong | @ox_zung/Instagram After having gone viral for shouting, “Mama!” while re-creating other content creators’ videos, Seo became recognized in both Korea and around the world as the “Mama Guy.” […]
Steve Yoo Wins Supreme Court Decision
Steve Yoo (aka Yoo Seung Jun) has reportedly won his case in Korea’s supreme court. On November 30, Korean news outlets reported Korea’s Supreme Court’s decision to disallow the rejection of his visa. The decision follows a years-long trial in which the singer sued the Korean Consul in Los Angeles for rejecting his visa application. […]
Former Idol And Sex Offender Kris Wu’s Appeal Denied By Chinese Court
In 2022, former K-Pop idol Kris Wu (also known as Wu Yi Fan) was sentenced to a total of thirteen years in prison and deportation (eleven years and six months for rape, and an additional one year and ten months for group licentiousness). Wu’s appeal has now been denied by a court in Beijing, China. Kris Wu | @kriswu/Instagram […]
Remember The Cult That Filed An Injunction Against Netflix’s “In The Name Of God: A Holy Betrayal”? Well, The Court Has Made Their Decision
Earlier this year, Netflix‘s groundbreaking docuseries In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal shook audiences worldwide with the blunt and difficult-to-take-in stories of cult victims in Korea. Among the four cults shown through the series, the cult Aga Dongsan filed an injunction to ban the screening of their episodes. | Netflix In the Name of God: […]