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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Actor Park Bo Gum’s sincerity and kindness once again became a hot topic—this time, even IU admitted his personality makes her feel “frustrated” in the best way possible!

On March 14, KBS2’s The Seasons – Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile aired its first episode, marking Park Bo Gum’s long-awaited return as an MC.

Since it was the show’s premiere, Park Bo Gum went all out—showcasing his talents by singing, dancing, and sharing special moments with his guests.

The episode featured a surprise visit from his long-time friends Kwak Dong Yeon, Kim Yoo Jung, and Jinyoung, who co-starred with him in Love in the Moonlight.

The three actors introduced themselves in a hilarious yet heartwarming way:
Kim Yoo Jung: “I’m the vestibular system that keeps Bo Gum oppa balanced when he feels dizzy.”
Jinyoung: “I’m the lungs that help Bo Gum hyung breathe through everything.”
Kwak Dong Yeon: “I’m the strong pillar—his supportive back muscles.”

Kim Yoo Jung jokingly predicted, “I think Bo Gum oppa is going to cry every week on this show.”

Kwak Dong Yeon added, “He cried so much during rehearsal that the wooden floor absorbed all the moisture—we might have to replace it.” ?

Park Bo Gum explained, “Seeing my dear friends take time out of their crazy schedules to support me… I could feel their encouragement just by looking at them, and I suddenly teared up.”

Jinyoung then revealed, “I actually had a script reading today, so I originally couldn’t come. But when the schedule got pushed back, I immediately called Bo Gum to say I’d be there.”

To return the love, the three actors secretly prepared a special surprise performance for Park Bo Gum. They sang a heartfelt song just for him, making the audience cheer.

Kwak Dong Yeon confessed, “We didn’t even practice it out loud during rehearsals because we wanted to keep it a surprise.”

Later in the show, former The Seasons MC Lee Young Ji was spotted in the audience, cheering loudly for Park Bo Gum.

Not one to miss out on fun, she suddenly jumped onto the stage and convinced him to do aespa’s Supernova dance challenge.

With a quick crash course in dancing, Park Bo Gum nailed the moves, drawing huge reactions from the audience!

Meanwhile, IU recently praised Park Bo Gum on Salon Drip 2, saying:
“He’s both hardworking and kind. If you combine those two things, you get Park Bo Gum.”

She continued, “The source of all his kindness is his insane stamina. No matter how exhausted he is, he still manages to be considerate of others. It actually makes me mad! There was a really difficult scene once, and even when he was drained, he told the director, ‘I could’ve done better, I’m so sorry.’ Watching that made me think, ‘Why am I not that kind of person?’ and it frustrated me.”

Park Bo Gum’s heartwarming personality and dedication to his craft continue to inspire both colleagues and fans alike.

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