"I truly feel wronged," said composer Yoo Jae-hwan, as his fine for "forcible indecent assault" is finalized [Star Issue]

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A fine has been finalized for composer and broadcaster Yoo Jae-hwan, who was prosecuted on charges of forcible indecent assault.

According to legal sources on the 10th, Division 3 of the Supreme Court dismissed Yoo Jae-hwan's appeal on the 7th in a case where he had been indicted for forcible indecent assault. Consequently, the first-instance judgment ordering a fine of 5 million won and completion of a 40-hour sex violence treatment program has become final.

Yoo Jae-hwan is accused of forcibly committing indecent acts against a victim after posting on Instagram in June 2023 with the intent of "creating songs without receiving composition fees." Previously, in November last year, Yoo Jae-hwan was found guilty at the first trial and sentenced to a fine of 5 million won. However, Yoo's legal team filed an appeal citing misapprehension of facts, misunderstanding of law, and improper sentencing.

However, the appellate court dismissed the appeal, stating that "the victim's testimony has been consistent from the law enforcement authorities through to the courtroom" and that "the first-instance judgment is justified, and there are no special circumstances warranting a change in sentence."

Subsequently, Yoo Jae-hwan told Star News, "I truly feel wronged. Will I be able to make a comeback?" He added, "There was no physical contact as the victim claims. I plan to fight until the end, even at the Supreme Court." However, the Supreme Court dismissed his appeal and finalized the fine.

Meanwhile, Yoo Jae-hwan first gained public recognition through the MBC variety show "Infinite Challenge." He later produced numerous songs, including "Myeongsu's Tteokbokki," and debuted as a singer in 2015 under the stage name UL. Recently, while his trial was ongoing, he changed his activity name to "Jeong Gyeong," formed a mixed-gender band called ROSE, and released songs, sparking controversy.

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