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Group BTS (BTS) members V (real name Kim Tae-hyung), Jung-kook (real name Jeon Jung-kook), and their agency Big Hit Music have won some of the damages filed against A, the operator of the YouTube channel "Taldeok Camp."
On the afternoon of the 23rd, the Seoul Western District Court (C) held an appeal trial for damages worth 90 million won filed by Big Hit Music, V and Jungkook against A and ruled in favor of some of the plaintiffs.
On this day, the court canceled the partial lawsuit against V and Jungkook and said, "Pay V and Jungkook an additional 5 million won each." "We reject all appeals against the plaintiffs," he said, adding, "The monetary part will be provisionally carried out. Delayed interest will be charged if payment is delayed," he added.
However, he said, "For each trial, Kim Tae-hyung should be responsible for half, the rest should be paid by the defendant, Jungkook should be responsible for 1/3, and the rest should be paid by the defendant."
Earlier in February, the first trial ruled that the plaintiff partially won, saying, "Pay 51 million won to Big Hit Music, 10 million won to V, and 15 million won to Jungkook." In addition, he said that A should bear not only the delayed interest but also the expenses incurred in the course of the lawsuit.
If the appeals court is confirmed as it is, A will have to pay a total of 86 million won to them.
Big Hit Music, V and Jungkook filed a lawsuit against A for damages worth 90 million won in March 2024.
Taldeok concentration camp is a YouTube channel that produces videos based on malicious rumors of idols, and operator A is accused of defaming famous celebrities and influencer by posting videos several times from 2021 until recently. Currently, the channel has been deleted.
Mr. A filed an appeal against the judgment of the first trial. After that, the second trial court made a decision on the mediation committee on June 16, and the mediation date was held on July 21, but the mediation was not established and led to the lawsuit.
Mr. A was charged with violating the Information and Communication Network Act (defamation) while producing malicious rumor videos about famous idols such as BTS, Kang Daniel, and group IVE member Jang Won-young. He is set to make an appeal on the 29th.
Separately, Jang Won-young's agency Starship Entertainment filed a lawsuit against A for damages. The first trial ruled that A should compensate 50 million won, and the second trial decided to force adjustment. In addition, Jang Won-young filed damages individually and received 50 million won in compensation, confirming the winning ruling.
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