Tag: Legal action

BoA defamation graffiti incident… SM “False accusations, legal action without leniency”
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BoA defamation graffiti incident… SM “False accusations, legal action without leniency”

An insulting graffiti targeting singer BoA has been found in various locations in downtown Seoul, prompting the police to launch an investigation. BoA's agency, SM Entertainment, has vowed to take strong action, calling the incident a "clear criminal act." On the 11th, SM Entertainment officially stated, "Based on recent fan reports and our own monitoring, graffiti openly disparaging BoA has been confirmed in numerous public places, including near Gangnam Station in Seoul." In response, fans have voluntarily engaged in cleaning activities at the locations where the graffiti was found to protect the artist. SM emphasized, "Spreading false information that damages the honor and integrity of our artists and engaging in defamatory acts during performances constitute crimes of defamation and de...
Kim Soo-hyun takes a firm stance against Ga Se-yeon… Counters with Kim Se-yi’s real estate and account seizure.
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Kim Soo-hyun takes a firm stance against Ga Se-yeon… Counters with Kim Se-yi’s real estate and account seizure.

Actor Kim Soo-hyun and his agency Gold Medalist have taken legal action against the operators of the YouTube channel "Garosero Research Institute" (Gaser Research). The court has issued a seizure order for two real estate properties under Kim's representative's name and the corporate account of Gaser Research, moving the case beyond a simple dispute to a stage of substantial accountability. The Seoul Central District Court recently cited a seizure application for two real estate properties under Kim's representative's name, including the Wallisan Blooming Apartment in Seocho-gu (120.27㎡) and the Hanyang 4th Apartment in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu (208.65㎡). Gold Medalist, the creditor, is claiming a total of 4 billion KRW in damages, 2 billion KRW for each property. Kim Soo-hyun has also a...
Actor Seo Hyun-jin unable to receive 2.6 billion won deposit back… Court filing for forced auction.
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Actor Seo Hyun-jin unable to receive 2.6 billion won deposit back… Court filing for forced auction.

It has been confirmed that actor Seo Hyun-jin is taking legal action as she has not received a high amount of key money back, drawing public attention. In April 2020, Seo Hyun-jin moved into a luxury villa in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, with a key money of 2.5 billion won. Then, in March 2022, she renewed the lease by increasing the key money to 2.625 billion won, but the landlord did not return the key money by the contract expiration in April 2023. Subsequently, in September of the same year, Seo Hyun-jin applied for a lease registration at the court to secure the right and initiated the forced auction process. The Seoul Central District Court accepted this in April this year and issued a decision to commence the forced auction. A forced auction is a procedure where a creditor sel...
“Can risk my life” Choi Si-hoon’s firm shout, ‘Guardian of Truth’ with Ailee.
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“Can risk my life” Choi Si-hoon’s firm shout, ‘Guardian of Truth’ with Ailee.

Choi Si-hoon posted a statement from the law firm The Alpha Law Office on his social media regarding false and malicious attacks against him. The Alpha Law Office announced that they plan to take corresponding legal actions as false information and defamatory posts against Choi Si-hoon have been spreading at a serious level. Choi Si-hoon, who recently married singer Ailee last month, has been plagued by malicious rumors claiming he worked at a host bar before their marriage. He refuted the rumors, stating that he is willing to stake his life on it, and Ailee's agency A2Z Entertainment also announced their intention to take legal action. They stated that they can no longer overlook the seriousness of the situation caused by malicious posts about Ailee and are planning legal measures. The pu...