Yoo Hye-won files criminal complaint against 'Heart Signal 4' participant Kim Jimin for spreading rumors: "We are strangers... the circumstances will be investigated seriously" [Official]

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Influencer and former actress Yoo Hye-won has taken legal action against Kim Jimin, a participant on Channel A's "Heart Signal 4."

On the 27th, Kim Beom-sik, an attorney at DaeRyun Law Firm representing Yoo Hye-won, issued an official statement: "Recently, content regarding Yoo Hye-won's private life has been spreading without her consent through anonymous SNS and online communities."

He continued, "Regardless of whether the disseminated content is factually true, it has been repeatedly reported by media and reposted online as if it were factual, leading to ongoing defamation and damage to Yoo Hye-won's image. For a long time, Yoo Hye-won chose not to respond individually to various stories and speculations surrounding her but instead observed the situation while carefully considering future measures. However, recently, content with specific details about her private life—beyond mere interest or opinion—that could directly affect her reputation and social standing has spread rapidly, making it increasingly difficult to ignore."

Regarding Kim Jimin's SNS posts in particular, the statement added: "Although Yoo Hye-won and Kim Jimin are strangers with no known connection, we take seriously the circumstances under which highly specific details about Yoo Hye-won's extremely private life were mentioned."

Earlier this May, an unpublicized post from Kim Jimin's SNS was leaked. The post claimed that Yoo Hye-won was dating a basketball player while simultaneously receiving sponsorship from a famous singer and producer, sparking controversy.

In response, Yoo Hye-won's side stated: "We are thoroughly reviewing the factual circumstances regarding the creation and dissemination of the post. We plan to file a criminal complaint against Kim Jimin and, depending on the outcome, also pursue civil damages." They further explained, "The importance of this legal action does not lie solely in holding someone accountable for a single post. Through investigation, it is necessary to determine when, from whom, and through what channel Kim Jimin became aware of the content; whether there was any basis for judging it as factual; and whether procedures were followed to verify facts before posting."

Additionally, Yoo Hye-won's team said: "If necessary, we will request that investigators identify the original creator and transmitter of the information, the transmission process, and the circumstances of its initial posting and subsequent spread. While we do not currently conclude that unidentified third parties, specific online communities, or anonymous channels are the source of the leak or information providers, we have decided to begin a strong response based on objective evidence and lawful investigative procedures."

They concluded: "We will provide further statements as needed regarding the progress of the investigation and facts confirmed through objective means. Given that this matter is currently under investigation, we earnestly request that no one expand or reproduce unverified content or further disseminate the victim's private life."

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