'First-generation BJ' Kim Eve, clarifies prison rumors amid gambling and debt controversy; returns after 5 years [Star Issue]

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Kim Eve (real name Kim So-jin), who was active as a first-generation internet broadcaster, announced her return to YouTube activities.

On the 23rd, Kim Eve posted on Instagram: "It's been four or five years since I went private. I don't take many photos, so there's not much to see, but I'll start doing it again."

She continued, "I broadcasted on Panda for a few years and faced various difficulties. I'm considering broadcasting on YouTube. Let's meet at 10:30 PM on the 24th."

Kim Eve gained widespread popularity as one of the first-generation BJ (broadcast jockey) on AfreecaTV. However, in 2021, she became embroiled in controversy after it was revealed that she had demanded money from subscribers and fellow BJs for participation in gambling games.

Later, when reports surfaced that a famous BJ had received a 10-month prison sentence, Kim Eve clarified: "Why would I go to prison? While I may not be entirely blameless, I have acknowledged my mistakes and am repaying the money."

In response, YouTuber Guje-yeok claimed that while Kim Eve did receive a 10-month prison sentence, she avoided being formally detained by the court.

However, it was later reported that Kim Eve, who had been indicted on fraud charges, received an eight-month prison sentence during the appeal trial and was subsequently taken into custody. In April 2023, she was brought to trial for allegedly receiving a total of 92.9 million won through 13 instances, including accepting 12 million won in cash from victims who had been deceived by her despite having no assets, as well as using victims' credit cards to pay for goods.

In May 2024, the Fifth Criminal Appeals Division of the Daegu District Court ordered Kim Eve's detention, citing reasons such as the complete lack of restitution to victims, the unlikelihood of accepting A's claim of factual misunderstanding, and the risk of flight if a prison sentence were not imposed.

She also faced allegations that she received 30 million won in advance contract payments from Company B despite having no intention or ability to introduce the victim company's products in broadcasts or engage in joint purchasing and sales activities as stipulated in the contract.

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