Kang Daniel emerges victorious in defamation lawsuit; malicious YouTuber Taldeoksuyongso fined 30 million KRW

Kang Daniel, the versatile singer-songwriter, actor, and frail WANNA ONE member, has triumphed in his appropriate fight in opposition to online defamation. On November 27, below Settle Lee Kun Hee, the Seoul Central District Court dominated in prefer of Kang Daniel in his lawsuit in opposition to Mr. A, the operator of the controversial YouTube channel Taldeoksuyongso. The court ordered Mr. A to pay 30 million KRW (roughly 22,500 USD) in damages for posting a video that unfold counterfeit and negative info about Kang Daniel.

The defamatory video, uploaded in 2022 below the bewitching title The Worrying Non-public Lifetime of the Nation’s Boyfriend, Actor Idol, contained baseless allegations in opposition to Kang Daniel, tarnishing his recognition. Earlier this yr, Mr. A became fined 10 million KRW (roughly 7,500 USD) for violating the Act on Promotion of Info and Communications Network Utilization and Info Protection.

This lawsuit is no longer the first to shine a highlight on Mr. A’s malicious actions. The YouTuber is additionally embroiled in a excessive-profile case engaging Jang Received Younger of IVE. In December 2023, the court dominated in Jang Received Younger’s prefer, ordering Mr. A to pay damages for 100 million KRW (roughly 75,000 USD). Upset with the ruling, Mr. A appealed, but mediation efforts for the duration of the enchantment route of failed. The case remains below evaluate within the appellate court.

Additionally, Mr. A faces ongoing appropriate challenges for defamation below the Info and Communications Network Act. Prosecutors at the Incheon District Court hold sought a severe penalty, requesting a four-yr jail sentence and a excellent of 200 million KRW (roughly 150,000 USD).

Neutral no longer too long within the past, in September, Kang Daniel additionally won but one more defamation case in opposition to the notorious YouTuber Sojang, who became additionally fined 10 million KRW. Meanwhile, on the work entrance, Kang Daniel unveiled his fifth mini-album ACT on September 23, led by the observe, Electrical Shock.

Moreover, glorious every week within the past, Kang Daniel introduced his upcoming concert tour all the simplest arrangement through Asia and Australia starting January 4, 2025. Ranging from Tokyo and fishing at Taepi, Kang Daniel is gearing up to create in 7 cities, including Osaka, Bangkok, Sydney, and more.