YouTuber Woong-ee, who was embroiled in a controversy over allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend, resumed his activities after six months, stating, "I took some time for treatment." [Star Issue]

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YouTuber Woong-ee resumed his YouTube activities after a six-month hiatus.

On the 5th, Woong-ee released a video titled "In 45 years of running a business, I've never had a customer like this" on his YouTube channel. The video showed Woong-ee eating dumplings in a mukbang-style session.

On that day, he stated, "I want to express my gratitude to my subscribers. During the roughly six months I took off from YouTube, I realized that I enjoy meeting people and like bustling environments. However, at some point, as my health deteriorated, I started to become afraid of meeting people."

He continued, "Every time I went out, my body was extremely tense, and it was very difficult for a while. I needed time for treatment, so I took that time." He added, "Of course, I know that many people dislike me as I start filming videos again, but I am grateful for the many constructive criticisms you have shared." He further noted in the comments section, "I will throw myself into my work with dedication."

Meanwhile, Woong-ee was prosecuted in December 2022 on charges of illegally entering his girlfriend A's home without permission after she notified him of their breakup and changed the door lock password, preventing him from entering. He also faced charges of physically assaulting A with his hand during an argument in February 2023. Additionally, he was charged with threatening A to cancel her call to the police (112) during the incident.

At the first trial, Woong-ee admitted to the fact of illegal entry into the residence but denied the charges of assault and others. However, the court found most of the charges to be guilty, stating that the victim's testimony was consistent and credible.

In the appeal hearing held in November last year, he was again sentenced to 10 months in prison with a two-year suspended sentence, the same as the original ruling. Additionally, he was ordered to complete 200 hours of community service.

However, regarding this matter, Woong-ee acknowledged responsibility for the illegal entry charge through his YouTube channel but denied the other charges. He confessed, "The public opinion was terrifying, and I collapsed while suffering from depression, panic disorder, and social phobia."

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