Heeji Jini whistleblower faces AI manipulation allegations over evidence… Original files released, direct explanation: “To hide personal information”

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A former employee, identified as Person A, who worked at the company of kids’ content creator Heeji Jini (real name Kang Hye-jin), explained allegations that evidence documents were manipulated using AI, following their exposé on labor exploitation.

On the 29th, a video titled “[Exclusive] ‘You’re saying the workers’ compensation documents were tampered with?’ Former employees of Heeji Jini make a determined rebuttal… The shocking reason they spoke out after seven years” was uploaded to the YouTube channel “Lispect Lee Jin-ho.”

Lee Jin-ho asked, “One document was released, and because some characters were garbled, there have been claims that it was manipulated. What do you think about that?”

In response, Person A said, “I saw a few comments saying the characters were garbled,” adding, “I actually erased personal information from each of the forms I had received one by one, but it looked too messy, so I asked ChatGPT to blur out the personal information. However, it seemed that not only was black paint applied over the personal information, but other characters also became garbled.”

Person A also released the original files through the YouTube channel.

Previously, Person A posted an exposé on an online community, revealing that they had been long-time friends with Heeji Jini.

Person A stated that they began working after receiving a proposal in December 2012 to collaborate as a Chinese-language channel creator. However, they claimed that in reality, they essentially handled the entire production and operation of the channel alone, including writing video scripts, translation, securing voice actors, directing dubbing, video editing, and uploading.

Person A explained that after signing a contract with an annual salary of 20 million won, it was raised to 21 million won, but they worked up to 16 hours a day without separate overtime pay. They also claimed that in November 2018, they visited the emergency room due to shortness of breath during overtime work, and were subsequently diagnosed with panic disorder, depression, and social anxiety.

In response, Heeji Jini’s side explained, “There were no issues with the salary structure at the time of joining nine years ago, and the annual salary was paid accordingly. Subsequently, contrary to what has been reported, the annual salary was increased by 25%, and bonuses were separately paid even during leave.” They added, “In the early days of the company’s founding, we operated by consulting with colleagues every time regarding the content and methods of assigned duties. We provided broad autonomy in work schedules and execution methods. Depending on the situation, working hours could be adjusted, or remote work could be chosen.”

Subsequently, Person A rebutted Heeji Jini’s side’s position by releasing various documents, including a withholding tax receipt for labor income, a certificate of resignation due to illness, and a notification of decision on medical and nursing care benefits.

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