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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Johnny Somali? Viral Kick streamer facing up to 46 years in jail for racist pranks in South Korea
(Image via X/@DefiantLs) If you've ever doom-scrolled Kick or Twitter and seen the name Johnny Somali popping up for all the wrong reasons, here's the tea. From viral chaos in Japan to seriously disturbing behaviour in South Korea, this streamer has gone from clickbait king to courtroom regular. And now? He's facing up to 46 years in prison. Here's everything we know about the messy, wild, and now criminally serious saga of Johnny Somali. Who Is Johnny Somali? Johnny Somali, real name Ramsey Khalid Ismael, is an American streamer who made waves (read: bad ones) for pulling off obscene, disrespectful stunts across Asia—all on stream. His platform of choice? Kick. His content? Mostly loud, obnoxious, often racist 'pranks' that somehow always crossed the line. He first blew up in 2024 for broadcasting chaos in Japan and Israel. But when he took that same energy to South Korea, things didn't go as viral—they went criminal. Why This American Streamer Is Facing Prison In South Korea Why South Korea Is Not Playing Around Unlike other countries that mostly ignored or deported him, South Korean authorities clapped back hard. Johnny's been hit with a growing list of charges, including: Three counts of Obstruction of Business (he pled guilty) Two violations of the Minor Offenses Act (also pled guilty) Multiple deepfake-related charges (he pled not guilty) Already, this mix of convictions and ongoing trials has him staring down 36 years behind bars. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pelileo: Inicia hoy con Amazon CFD y construye un segundo ingreso. InvestIQ Registrarse Undo But wait, there's more. Johnny Somali Nuisance Stream Banned By YouTube (Here's Why) A New Investigation Might Add 10 More Years On June 17, legal YouTuber Legal Mindset dropped a bomb: Johnny Somali is now facing a fresh investigation under South Korea's Child Welfare Act. This stems from a September 30th livestream at Lotte World (a popular theme park) where Somali allegedly used text-to-speech messages implying inappropriate acts involving children. Yes, he streamed that. At the time, the authorities didn't press charges, saying there wasn't enough evidence. But now? They're looking into multiple possible violations of Article 17, which covers sexually harassing content involving minors. The penalty? Up to 10 years in prison per violation Or fines up to ₩50 million (around $ 36,200 USD ) If this new case sticks, Somali's max sentence could hit 46 years. Johnny Somali is no longer just a controversial streamer; he's a man facing serious criminal charges in South Korea. With guilty pleas, reopened investigations, and public backlash piling up, his future's looking way less like a content house and way more like a jail cell. 46 years? It's not clickbait anymore. It's real. And it's coming fast. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Korea Herald
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
If convicted, US YouTuber Johnny Somali likely to be deported, face reentry ban: legal expert
An American YouTuber known as Johnny Somali, who is currently on trial for offensive behavior, could be deported and banned from reentering South Korea if convicted, a local lawyer said. The 24-year-old whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael faces three charges, which include obstruction of business and violations of the Minor Offenses Act. He is not physically detained, although he is banned from leaving the country. Kim Ju-hyeong, a senior attorney at the law firm Majung, who specializes in immigration and industrial accident law, said if he is found guilty of any of the charges, the local immigration office will likely demand he leave the country. 'Foreigners are ordered to leave the country, either voluntarily or forcibly, if their criminal actions result in a fine of more than 3 million won ($2,058). Considering the multiple charges against Ismael and the serious nature of his offenses, it is very unlikely that he will receive a lighter penalty than this," he said. At his first trial hearing on March 7, Ismael admitted to all charges. The charges stem from his creating a commotion at a convenience store in Seoul's Mapo-gu in October 2024 by playing loud music and spilling cup ramyeon. In the same month, he also allegedly disturbed pedestrians on the streets and public transport with a stinky bag of fish and loud music. Additionally, his video showing him kissing a "comfort woman" statue, which represents victims of wartime sexual slavery in Korea, sparked widespread anger among South Koreans. Kim explained that if the court imposes a prison sentence on Ismael, he would have to serve his term in a local prison. After completing his time, he would then have to leave the country and be detained in an immigration detention center until his departure. A prison term with a suspended sentence would also be followed by either a departure order or deportation order, depending on the discretion of the immigration authorities, the lawyer explained. While a departure order typically allows an individual to leave the country voluntarily without detention, forced deportation — reserved for more serious offenses — entails being held in a shelter to prevent escape before being sent back to their home country. The immigration office determines which action to take based on the severity of each case. 'Foreigners who are subject to a departure or deportation order due to illegal actions are typically prohibited from entering the country for a certain period, depending on the nature and severity of their offenses," the attorney added. Entry bans typically last up to five years for those forcefully deported, but can be extended to 10 years or made permanent for more serious offenses. Foreign violators under a departure order often have their visa applications denied even after this period.
