Kim Junsu, Defrauded of 800 Million by Female BJ, Faces Malicious Comments: "Kim & Chang Senior Lawyer... Absolutely No Leniency"

Kim Junsu's Agency Issues Official Statement
"Strict Response to Malicious Defamation and Slander"
"No Negotiation or Leniency Will Be Given"

Singer and musical actor Kim Junsu (37) has issued an official statement announcing legal action. Kim Junsu Instagram

Kim Junsu (37), a singer and musical actor formerly of the group TVXQ, was revealed to have been extorted of 800 million KRW by a female BJ, and his agency has announced plans for legal action against netizens.

On the 19th, Kim Junsu's agency, Palm Tree Island, released an official statement saying, "We take all acts that damage reputation, such as malicious slander, spreading false information, and personal attacks against Kim Junsu, very seriously," and added, "Accordingly, we have appointed the law firm Kim & Chang and have begun strong legal action."

They stated, "Malicious slander and defamation posts, as well as the spread of baseless rumors, are clearly considered criminal acts, and we plan to take strong civil and criminal measures without any negotiation or leniency," adding, "We have already secured sufficient related evidence and are proceeding with legal procedures based on this." They also said, "We are currently thoroughly collecting additional materials regarding ongoing malicious posts and the spread of false information, and all secured materials have already been submitted to the law firm."

Furthermore, they said, "We are conducting focused monitoring on malicious posts occurring in specific online communities such as DC Inside, The Qoo, Instiz, Daum Cafe, and Nate Pann," and added, "If malicious acts against the artist continue by abusing anonymity, we clearly state that we will respond strongly through legal measures without any understanding or leniency." They also emphasized, "We are thoroughly investigating the actions of some netizens who continue to spread indiscriminate false information and distorted criticism, and all confirmed cases will be strictly handled through legal procedures."

Earlier, on the 13th, the Northern Gyeonggi Police Agency applied for an arrest warrant for female AfreecaTV BJ A on charges of extortion under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes. A is accused of threatening Kim Junsu from September 2020 until last month and extorting approximately 840 million KRW over 101 occasions. She reportedly recorded conversations and voice messages with Kim Junsu since 2019 and threatened to distribute them on social networking services (SNS). In response, Kim Junsu's side stated, "A abused public attention to continue extortion and threats," and "Kim Junsu is a clear victim who did not engage in any illegal acts related to this incident."