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On August 12, 2024, the South Korean media outlet Newsis reported that prosecutors demanded a $2190 (3 million KRW) fine from the operator of the YouTube channel Sojang for defaming actor Kang Daniel. The hearing for the violation of Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (defamation) was held by Judge Lee Jun-goo. The case was held at the 18th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Court.
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The YouTuber, referred to as Ms. A, uploaded a clip titled 'The Disturbing Private Life of the National Boyfriend Actor Idol' on her YouTube channel Sojang. She was subsequently made to stand on trial for defaming Kang Daniel.
YouTuber Sojang, aka Ms.A, accepted that she tried to defame Kang Daniel in the court
The operator of the Youtube channel Sojang, aka Ms. A, confessed in their final statement about the crime and how they had hurt the victim with their immaturity. Sojang stated:
"I was immature and very short-sighted. I feel sorry that I hurt the victims with my short-sightedness, and I will do volunteer work to be of some help and strive to be of help to society."
The YouTuber confessed that they self-produced and posted the video defaming Kang Daniel. However, Ms. A defended themselves by stating that they were under the impression that the uploaded content of the video was true and correct, as per their knowledge.
Subsequently, the prosecution filed an indictment against Ms. A, with a fine worth $2190 through written examinations without sending her to an official trial. Meanwhile, the court has sent Ms. A to a formal trial, and the judges have set the date for A's first trial for sentencing at 2 pm KST on September 11, 2022.
Those unversed, Kang Daniel is a multitalented individual who is a singer, actor, songwriter, businessman, and television host. The male artist rose to international fame and recognition in early 2017 when he secured the first-place winner of the reality competition program Produce 101's second season. The idol was also a former member of the program's produced boy band, Wanna One, which was disbanded.
He debuted as a soloist in 2019 by releasing the extended play Color on Me, which topped the domestic Gaon Album Chart. The male artist released several records, including Cyan, Magenta, Paranoia, Antidote, Yellow, and other popular hits. He officially debuted as an actor by starring in the Disney+ star original series Rookie Cops, where he played the role of Wi Seung-hyun.
In recent news, Kang Daniel released an extended play, Re8el, on November 29, 2023, through Warner Music Japan and available in different formats, including CD, digital download, and streaming. He has been honored with multiple accolades, such as four Seoul Music Awards, the Circle Chart Music Award, the Melon Music Award, the Asia Artist Award, the Blue Dragon Series Award, and the Seoul International Drama Award.
