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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NJZ wins lawsuit against YouTuber for defamation and malicious content
NJZ has officially won their lawsuit that was filed by the group against an infamous YouTuber. The online personality had been known for sharing malicious and misleading content about the girl group as well as other artists. The court ruled in favour of the girls and even ordered the individual to submit a large settlement claim as well. NJZ win damages lawsuit against YouTuber As per recent reports shared by Sisa Journal, the Seoul Western District Court ruled in favour of the group in the damages lawsuit. The K-pop girl group had filed a damages lawsuit against the infamous YouTuber after they had been uploading videos about the girls regularly. The content uploaded was malicious, defamatory and wrong in nature. Not only that, but he also posted sexual comments about the members as well. The court has officially ordered him to pay a settlement claim to all five members of the group. The amount of the settlement has been negotiated at 5.00 million KRW for members Minji, Danielle, and Hanni. Other than that, he is also required to pay 7.00 million KRW to Hyerin and Haein. The total compensatory damages that are to be collected by the group amount to around 29.0 million KRW in total. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Hotels Redefine Luxury – Wait Until You See What's Inside Explore Undo Last year, the group's management agency had also filed a separate case against the YouTuber, and at the time had claimed a total of 100 million KRW in settlement. More about NJZ NJZ, who were previously known by the name NewJeans, have been in a legal dispute with its management agency for the past year or so. Citing that their contracts were breached and that they were not treated properly, the group halted all activities and started operating independently; however, they were unable to go on for long. A court ruling restricted them from carrying out any activities that were being done away from their agency. In the third hearing of the case, the court also ruled in favour of the company, citing that the binding contract between the idols and their management was legal and truthful. They also advised the girls to start working with their company as well in order to resume activities.
Time of India
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NewJeans' Epic Takedown: Smashing a Cyber Troll in Court and Giving Hope to All!
NewJeans When K-Pop Stars Punch Back at Online Nightmares According to Sisa Journal, imagine you're part of a sizzling K-pop group like NewJeans, pumping out tracks that get everyone grooving with their fresh energy and killer hooks, only for some sneaky internet troll to warp your wholesome content into something downright creepy. That's the wild ordeal these talented five-Minji, Hani, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein-faced head-on, refusing to back down. They hauled an anonymous YouTuber into court, slamming him for those sleazy edited shorts and toxic comments that reeked of sexual harassment. And talk about a mic-drop moment-they totally crushed it! The court mandated compensation: 500,000 KRW (roughly 31,000 INR) each for Minji, Hani, and Danielle, with an extra boost to 700,000 KRW (about 43,000 INR) for Haerin and Hyein, considering they were minors during the mess. That stacks up to a solid 2,900,000 KRW (around 1.8 lakh INR) total, even though they originally gunning for a massive 100 million KRW (about 62 lakh INR) across the board. But hey, as Sisa Journal points out, this victory goes beyond the bucks-it's a bold statement that idols can fight these digital demons without relying on their agency's firepower. The chaos unfolded between April and May 2024, with the offender twisting innocent scenes, like the girls performing energetic dances or simply snacking on cucumbers (yep, he stooped that low), into vulgar suggestions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo He even butchered lyrics from their mega-hit 'Cookie' into crude wordplay, turning fun vibes into something gross. Wrapping up in 2025, this case amps up the ongoing saga of K-pop artists reclaiming their digital turf, much like how young creators in bustling creative hubs deal with online hate while chasing their dreams. It's empowering, showing that even in a fast-paced world of viral trends, standing your ground can lead to real change. Expanding on the backstory, Sisa Journal details how NewJeans' sharp legal squad from Yulchon Law Firm went rogue, handling the whole thing independently without a peep from their agency Ador. It's that classic tale of underdogs rising up, proving personal grit can outshine corporate clout. In an era where one viral clip can skyrocket your fame or drag you down, this win feels like a breath of fresh air, especially for the younger crowd navigating their own social media minefields while juggling studies or early careers. Exposing the Sneaky World of Hidden Online Predators For what feels like forever, these cyber pests have been dodging consequences, cloaked in anonymity on platforms like YouTube, churning out hate for easy views and quick money. Picture them as those elusive villains in a suspense flick who think they're invincible-until the plot twists and they're cornered. Drawing inspiration from IVE's powerhouse member Jang Won-young, who boldly sued a infamous troll dubbed 'Tal Deok Su Yong So' and even took it international by filing in a California court to pry open Google's records on the harasser's identity. NewJeans mirrored this savvy strategy, flooding Google with persistent info demands until the creep's cover was blown wide open. The judge kept it real, ruling that such twisted innuendos aren't harmless fun-they're a direct hit on someone's dignity, leaving deep emotional scars that linger. The increased payouts for the underage members highlight the system's push to safeguard budding talents from this kind of trash. To put it in perspective, Statista data reveals that cyberbullying affects more than 40% of young internet users worldwide, with entertainment personalities often bearing the brunt, echoing the intense fan dynamics seen in vibrant music scenes everywhere. As Sisa Journal reports, this isn't an isolated triumph; it's sparking a broader movement in K-pop, where more artists are swapping silence for legal firepower, turning the tide against these digital wreckers. It's like watching a feel-good movie where the good guys assemble and finally take down the bad apples, motivating everyone from aspiring musicians to everyday netizens to speak up. Plus, in cultures where community and respect run deep, stories like this resonate big time, reminding us how online spaces should foster creativity, not cruelty.
Korea Herald
25-02-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Purported recording of phone call between first lady and 'political broker' leaked
In revealed dialogue supposedly between Kim Keon Hee and Myung Tae-kyun, woman discusses party's election candidacy matters A recently released private phone recording suggests that first lady Kim Keon Hee discussed what appears to be details of parliamentary nominations with Myung Tae-kyun, an arrested pollster and self-proclaimed political broker, who is at the center of a potentially explosive political scandal. Weekly magazine Sisa Journal on Monday evening uploaded the recording of a phone conversation between a woman and a man, who the media outlet said was Kim and Myung. The conversation reportedly took place at around 10:49 a.m. of May 9, 2022, a day before Yoon Suk Yeol took office as president of South Korea. "The president-elect (Yoon) just called, and anyway, (he) told me to just push for it, and don't bring him into it," the woman supposed to be Kim said in the recording, to which the man presumed to be Myung said, "Yes, thank you. Of course." The woman went onto say that Rep. Kwon Seong-dong and Rep. Yoon Han-hong of the ruling People Power Party — who both held seats in the National Assembly at the time — are opposing whatever they were discussing. The man then answered, "Yes, it appears that Yoon Han-hong has been pressured to follow the president-elect's will." The topic of discussion is claimed to be nomination of former Rep. Kim Yeong-seon, elected in the parliamentary by-election in 2022 as the sole candidate for the ruling party. There have been allegations that the president and his wife strongly pushed for her nomination, sparked after last year's media report claiming presidential couple had strongly wanted nomination of Kim. Kim Yeong-seon was nominated by the ruling party on May 10 of 2022, a day after the alleged conversation between Myung and the first lady had taken place. The prosecution's investigation on the so-called "Myung Gate" revealed some 280 accounts of conversations between Myung and the presidential couple, which the left-leaning Korea Center for Investigative Journalism revealed last month. It showed Myung in 2021 sharing details of what he said would be the People Power Party's nomination process for the 2022 presidential election with Kim. Neither of them were members of the party at the time, though Yoon was. In another text conversation that has since been revealed between the first lady and Myung, Kim said a person she referred to as "oppa" is completely dependent on Myung, saying "what does he know?" Oppa translates as older brother but is often used to affectionately refer to a man who is older, especially husbands and boyfriends. The presidential office said that the oppa in the conversation refers to Kim's actual brother, and that it was merely a private talk between the two of them. Myung, the head of a polling company accused of rigging the survey results on politicians' approval ratings, is suspected of working in favor of several political bigwigs of the conservative bloc. This includes yet-unconfirmed reports that his company rigged polls for the 2021 Seoul mayoral by-election in favor of Oh Se-hoon, who won the election and the subsequent election in 2022. Oh has denied having ties to Myung.
