A perpetrator of malicious comments who bullied Shin Se-kyung is sentenced to two years in prison...agency's leniency no
Jun 26, 2025
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Shin Se-kyung's agency, The Present Company, said in an official statement on the 26th that `The prosecution demanded two years in prison for the accused who was accused of continuous cyberbullying against actor Shin Se-kyung.'
According to the agency, the defendant repeated threats, malicious slander, dissemination of false information, and insulting words and actions against the actor himself, as well as his fans, family, and acquaintances, anonymously through an online platform over a long period of time. As a result, not only the actors but also those around them were seriously hurt, and the defendant is currently facing a first trial decision after being arrested by the police. This is an unusual move for malicious comments.
The Present Company said "We have a number of additional malicious posts and malicious commenter-related evidence and will respond to similar cases on the same basis in the future."
During the trial, the defendant's legal representative is currently working 14 hours a week, hoping that the defendant, who has been hiding, will return to society," he said, appealing for leniency. The defendant is also said to have stated "All charges are admitted". In response, the prosecution demanded a two-year prison term in consideration of repeated threats and the level of malicious comments.
The agency said, `We place the highest priority on the protection of the legal rights and interests of our artists and employees and will not consider any leniency against the perpetrators.' `We will respond strongly and firmly by using all legal means in the event of similar acts in the future.'
"Under the principle of law and justice, the perpetrator must take corresponding responsibility no matter how long it takes to prevent the suffering of many innocent people due to someone's distorted desire," he added. "The precious information from the fans was a great help."
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