Sojang Denies Defamation And Claims Videos About BTS’s V And Jungkook Are For The Public Interest

Youtuber Sojang has claimed that the content posted about BTS’s V and Jungkook was not a crime.

On August 23, the first hearing of the lawsuit with Big Hit Music and BTS’s V and Jungkook against YouTuber Sojang was held at the Seoul Western District Court’s Civil Division 12.

Sojang spread and reproduced false facts and hot issues and has made a profit. As seen in the video, we are filing a lawsuit for damages for false information and infringement of personal rights.

— Big Hit Music

Sojang denied the claims, stating that it was just opinion.

While we acknowledge the video production itself, considering the method and content, it is only just opinion and is not defamation by revealing false information. Sojang claims that the content is not false; and even if it does come out false, they do not see it as a crime as it was created for the public interest. They also argue that it does not reach the level of infringement on personal rights.

— Sojang

Korean netizens were shocked at Sojang’s unexpected response to the claims.

• “They really need to get a grip. No matter how much they try to escape, her life is already ruined.”
• “I think it would benefit the public if she just disappeared.”
• “For the public? Is she crazy?”
• “When will she get a grip on reality.”
• “Why is she being so difficult.”
• “For the public interest? The most ridiculous thing I’ve heard all year.”
• “‘Even if is deemed as false, it is not a crime because it was made for the public interest’. What the hell does that mean?”

• “She still hasn’t come to her senses.”
• “I really have nothing to say.”
• “Just leave..what do you mean public interest.”
• “Ah really? Then why don’t you go to prison for the public interest.”
• “She is so shameless.”
• “She’s saying the same thing over and over again. Shameless.”
• “She’s talking about public interest.”

Previously, V and Jungkook sued Sojang for damages of about ₩90.0 million KRW (about $66,100 USD). On the other hand, many other artists have also taken action against Sojang, including IVE’s Wonyoung.

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