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Seoul court fines woman $2,200 again for malicious comments about IU

EDAM Entertainment has pursued nearly 200 defamation suits since 2013 in a bid to curb cyberbullying.

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Overview

  • On June 5, 2025, the Seoul Central District Court ordered Kim, in her 40s, to pay a 3 million won fine for online defamation.
  • The ruling addressed comments accusing IU’s agency of bribing judges and including sexually offensive remarks.
  • Kim was previously fined 3 million won in December 2024 for four hate comments targeting IU’s stage outfits and vocal ability.
  • The court noted Kim’s denial of the charges, lack of remorse and absence of forgiveness from IU but applied a lenient penalty because the offense predated her earlier indictment.
  • EDAM Entertainment has filed criminal defamation suits against about 180 individuals since 2013 to combat repeated online harassment of the singer.