"'Jjuyang Past Leak' Lawyer: 'Jjuyang Is Not a Client and This Is Not Work-Related Information'"

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Attorney Choi, who is suspected of leaking YouTuber Tzuyang's (real name Park Jung-won) past to YouTuber Gujeokyeok (real name Lee Jun-hee), has issued a statement to clarify the situation.

On the 22nd, Attorney Choi opened his blog post by saying, "I feel sorry regardless of the reason," but also stated, "There are many parts that are not true." He expressed his position, saying, "Although I cannot provide specific details, it is bittersweet that four years of events seem to be confirmed as facts in public opinion based on just two phone calls about me."

Attorney Choi, who is suspected of leaking YouTuber Jjuyang's (real name Park Jung-won) past to YouTuber Gujeyeok (real name Lee Joon-hee), has issued a statement. The photo shows a scene from Jjuyang's broadcast where she revealed that she had been subjected to dating violence, threats, and extortion by her ex-boyfriend for four years. [Photo source=YouTube channel 'Jjuyang']

Attorney Choi also mentioned that some of Tzuyang's claims are inaccurate and commented through the blog's comment section, "I hope people do not view the incident in a fragmented way. There was no illegal act committed." Regarding the calls released by Tzuyang, he claimed, "It was a recording of me saying strange things while drunk. I was embarrassed to have talked illogically about the minister and president while drinking and mentioning an unrealistic air freshener," and insisted that the recording was an edited file.

In response to accusations that he leaked client information in the past, he rebutted, "Information obtained in the course of work refers to client information," adding, "Tzuyang was not a client, and the content in question was not information within the scope of my work." Finally, Attorney Choi said, "I deeply regret being involved with so-called 'cyber wreckers.' At the time, I thought wreckers were conducting their own investigations and engaging in public interest activities," and added, "If a further statement is needed, I will disclose it through my blog."

On the 22nd, Attorney Choi opened his blog post by saying, "Regardless of the reason, I feel sorry," but also stated, "There are many parts that are not true." He expressed his position, saying, "Although I cannot provide specific details, I feel bitter that four years of events seem to be confirmed as facts in public opinion based on just two phone calls about me."
[Photo by Naver Blog]

Earlier, on the 18th, Tzuyang claimed during a YouTube live broadcast that Attorney Choi was the person who reported her past related to her ex-boyfriend and agency CEO, Mr. A, to Gujeokyeok. Attorney Choi had represented Mr. A. Additionally, Tzuyang revealed that Attorney Choi threatened her to promote his business item by using past revelations as leverage and extorted a total of 23 million won instead of promoting it. She also released a recording file containing Attorney Choi's voice.

The Bar Association Revokes Attorney’s Excellence in Journalism Award over Tzuyang Information Leak

The controversy over cyber wreckers threatening Tzuyang’s private life erupted on the 10th. The YouTube channel "Garosero Research Institute" claimed that the cyber wrecker alliance, including Gujeokyeok and Jeon Guk-jin, threatened Tzuyang by saying they would expose her past and extorted money from her.

After the controversy arose, Tzuyang admitted in a YouTube video that she was indeed threatened by the cyber wreckers and said she was extorted of more than 200 million won by them. Various speculations emerged about how Tzuyang’s past was leaked to the cyber wreckers, and during the explanation, she mentioned Attorney Choi’s leaking actions. As the controversy grew, the Korean Bar Association launched an official investigation into Attorney Choi and is reviewing disciplinary measures. It is also known that the Excellence in Journalism Award previously given to Mr. Choi was revoked.