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Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
IVE's Wonyoung becomes the fourth idol, after BTS's V, Jungkook, and Kang Daniel, to win a lawsuit against Sojang
A case that has been going on since 2022 finally saw its culmination as I E's Jang Wonyoung won a case against a popular online channel called Sojang. The idol and her management agency had filed a defamation lawsuit against the channel, and on May 4, the court ruled in their favor and even ordered the operator of the account to pay around 50 million KRW in damages. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Wonyoung becomes the third artist to win such a legal case after BTS' and V. Wonyoung wins a defamation lawsuit against the Sojang online channel The lawsuit was filed in 2022, claiming that the content on Sojang's online channel was false, malicious, and defamatory and amounted to a personal attack against the artist. On June 4, the Seoul Central District Court delivered the verdict in favor of Wonyoung; according to Korea JoongAng Daily, Judge Choi Mi Young of the court's 50th Civil Division overlooked the recent trial. The court ordered the Sojang operator to issue 50 million KRW in damages to Wonyoung and her agency. They had initially sought double the amount; however, the court reduced the amount, citing the number of videos, their nature, and content. About the Sojang online streaming channel The Sojang channel was popularly known to post regular defamatory content against various K-pop idols and other Korean celebrities. Artists like , Jungkook, and V of BTS, as well as IVE's Wonyoung, had filed for defamatory lawsuits against the operator. BTS's Jungkook, V, and Kang Daniel also won their respective lawsuits against the channel operator Previously, both Jungkook and V from BTS won their respective lawsuits against Sojang in February 2025. The court ruled that the operator of the channel would have to pay Jungkook 15 million KRW and 10 million KRW to V. Above that, the court also ordered that they pay BTS' managing agency a total of 51 million KRW in damages. Other than that, the court ruled in favor of Kang Daniel back in November last year and ordered the operator of the Sojang channel to pay the artist a total of 30 million KRW in fines for posting damaging and malicious content.
Pink Villa
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
IVE's Jang Wonyoung and agency win 50M KRW defamation lawsuit against Sojang, following BTS' Jungkook and V
The Seoul Central District Court has delivered a significant verdict in a civil defamation lawsuit involving the now-deleted YouTube channel Sojang. The channel is also known as Taldeok Camp. Its operator has been ordered to pay 50 million KRW in damages to Starship Entertainment. The compensation is for distributing false and defamatory content about IVE member Jang Wonyoung. On May 4, 2025, Judge Choi Mi Young of the court's 50th Civil Division presided over the first trial hearing. It had initially been postponed from its original date of April 23. The court partially sided with Starship. They concluded that the channel's content had seriously harmed both the idol's image and the agency's reputation. Basis for court's decision While the agency had filed for 100 million KRW in damages, the judge awarded 50 million won plus interest, citing multiple aggravating factors. The court considered: The number and severity of the uploaded videos, The malicious and misleading nature of their content, Starship's prominent status within the entertainment industry, The central role of Jang Wonyoung and IVE in the agency's business operations, The fact that Sojang operated as a high-profile 'cyber wrecker', influencing public opinion and fueling online hate. Moreover, it was noted that each of Sojang's defamatory videos garnered between 100,000 and 1 million views. This amplifies the damage done to Jang Wonyoung's public image. About Starship vs Sojang case Starship Entertainment has been pursuing both civil and criminal litigation against the operator since November 2022. The operator was previously indicted under South Korea's Information and Communications Network Act, which penalizes acts of defamation and online personal attacks. Sojang had built a reputation for targeting high-profile celebrities through a series of videos spreading baseless claims. In addition to Jang Wonyoung, the channel also published harmful content about BTS, Kang Daniel, and other K-pop stars and influencers. Reports revealed that the operator profited nearly 250 million KRW from monetized views before the channel was ultimately taken down. Sojang's mounting legal defeats Apart from her agency's legal actions, Jang Wonyoung herself had independently filed a separate lawsuit of 100 million KRW against the same channel. In January 2025, the court ruled in her favor. It ordered the operator to pay another 50 million won in compensation directly to the idol. The May 4 ruling is only the latest in a series of courtroom losses for Sojang. In November 2024, the channel operator was ordered to pay 30 million won in damages to Kang Daniel. The court found the posted content to be false and intentionally damaging. In another significant judgment from February 2025, Big Hit Music, along with BTS members V and Jungkook, won a combined 76 million KRW in damages against Sojang. The breakdown included: 51 million KRW to Big Hit Music, 10 million KRW to V (Kim Taehyung), 15 million KRW to Jungkook. These repeated losses paint a grim picture for the channel's operator, who now faces a heavy legal and financial burden.
Express Tribune
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
YouTuber Sojang convicted in defamation lawsuit by BTS' V and Jungkook
YouTuber Sojang, also known as Taldeok Camp, has been convicted in a defamation lawsuit filed by BTS members V and Jungkook. On February 14, the Seoul Western District Court ordered Sojang to pay a total of 76 million KRW (approximately $53,000) for malicious content targeting the two K-pop idols. This ruling follows a series of legal defeats for Sojang, who has faced lawsuits from other artists, including IVE's Jang Wonyoung and soloist Kang Daniel. Sojang's defamatory videos, which spanned from October 2021 to June 2023, included unverified claims about several South Korean celebrities, with BTS members V and Jungkook being key targets. The videos spread false information regarding their personal lives, relationships, and appearances. The court's decision on February 14 included a 51 million KRW payment to Big Hit Music, 10 million KRW to V, and 15 million KRW to Jungkook. This lawsuit is part of a larger movement in South Korea, where there is increasing concern over the impact of malicious online content. The court's ruling highlights efforts to hold individuals accountable for harmful social media behavior, as artists and their agencies continue to take legal action against online defamation. In previous legal battles, Sojang lost cases involving IVE's Jang Wonyoung and Kang Daniel. While she has appealed both rulings, this latest defeat further reinforces the legal consequences of online defamation in the K-pop industry.
