IVE's Jang Wonyoung and her agency, Starship Entertainment, are currently embroiled in a legal dispute with a YouTube channel known as 'Sojang', which they've identified as a purveyor of fake news. They've now scheduled a mediation session for May.

The Seoul Central District Court is set to oversee the mediation proceedings on May 17th. This is part of the lawsuit where Jang Wonyoung is seeking damages of 100 million won from Ms. A, the person behind 'Sojang'.

Previously, the court decided to refer the case for mediation. This is a process where both parties attempt to reach a mutual agreement to resolve the lawsuit. If an agreement is reached, the lawsuit concludes. However, both Jang Wonyoung and Starship Entertainment have made it clear that their position remains firm.

Starship Entertainment has been outspoken about their ongoing legal battles against 'Sojang'. They allege that the channel has continuously harassed their artists and spread false information, causing significant harm to the artists and their fans. They're committed to holding the channel accountable through their ongoing lawsuits.

Jang Wonyoung's lawyer, Jeong Gyeong Seok, has downplayed the significance of the court's decision to refer the case for mediation. He stated that their primary focus is on securing compensation from the defendant. He also mentioned that there has been no contact with the other party yet, but discussions might occur during the mediation.

In May 2023, Starship Entertainment received an order from the US District Court for the Northern District of California to provide information. This month, they obtained significant information about the operator of 'Sojang' from Google's US headquarters. They've expressed their strong intention to take legal action against 'Sojang' with Google's cooperation.

Starship Entertainment managed to secure a partial victory for Jang Wonyoung in October 2023 without any argument or judgment announcement from the court. However, Ms. A is currently trying to avoid paying compensation by appealing against the judgment, applying for a stay of enforcement of the lawsuit result, and even depositing 100 million won.

During the second hearing of the lawsuit at the Seoul Central District Court, Jang Wonyoung's lawyer argued that it's not clear what proportion of the total profit made by Ms. A's defamation or business interference is. He mentioned that it might be possible to distinguish it, but Ms. A deleted the account, so only the total profit is known.

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Singer Lee Seung Gi and actress Lee Da In have finally shared the first-ever photos of their daughter, and fans can’t get over the heartwarming moment!

On February 5, Lee Da In posted on her official account, writing, "Happy birthday, my little angel. Thank you for bringing me infinite happiness for the past year." Along with her message, she shared a precious photo of Lee Seung Gi holding their daughter, who just turned one.

In the picture, Lee Seung Gi flashes a warm, proud dad smile while embracing his little one, capturing a beautiful moment of love and happiness. Fans couldn’t help but gush over the rare glimpse into their family life.

Lee Da In and Lee Seung Gi confirmed their relationship in May 2021 and officially tied the knot in April 2023. The couple welcomed their first daughter in February last year.

This is also a special moment for fans, as it marks Lee Da In’s first post in about 10 months, following her last update in April 2023, when she shared pictures from their wedding anniversary.

For those who may not know, Lee Da In is the daughter of veteran actress Kyeon Mi Ri.

Since their wedding, the couple has been actively giving back. In April 2023, they donated 110 million KRW (approximately 82,000 USD) through the Korean Red Cross to support low-income families and wildfire victims in Gangneung.

Fans are loving this rare update from the couple and are sending their warmest congratulations to their beautiful family!

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