In the ongoing defamation case involving IVE's Jang Wonyoung, the YouTuber behind the channel 'De-altus Facility' claimed there was no intentional harm, despite making significant profits from the videos.

According to News1, the first court session for A, the operator of 'De-altus Facility', took place on the 2nd at the Seoul Eastern District Court.

A faces charges including defamation under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection. Judge Kim Saetbyeol of the 11th Criminal Division presided over the case.

A appeared in court with long hair, glasses, and a mask, making it difficult to recognize them, as seen in previous appearances.

A’s lawyer admitted that the videos were posted but insisted there was no intentional defamation. "The videos are merely expressions of opinion, so there is no factual defamation," the lawyer stated. They also argued that even if defamation were acknowledged, there was no intention behind it.

'De-altus Facility', run by A, has been spreading malicious rumors about famous idols, including plastic surgery and romantic relationships, since 2021. At the time, the channel had around 60,000 subscribers and made about 10 million won per month, totaling 250 million won in revenue.

Jang Wonyoung of IVE was one of the major victims of these rumors. Despite enduring the harmful videos, she, along with Kang Daniel and BTS, decided to take legal action.

Starship Entertainment, Jang Wonyoung's agency, filed a lawsuit against A in July of last year, seeking 100 million won in damages.

The court partially ruled in favor of Jang Wonyoung in October, but A appealed and requested a stay of enforcement.

Kang Daniel also took legal action against A for defamation. During a court hearing, A defended their actions by saying, "What do you think?" and argued that the videos were meant to address viewers' curiosity and serve the public interest. "It is necessary to inform the public if someone beloved by the public associates with individuals who display socially undesirable behavior," A claimed.

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Singer Hong Jin Young is making headlines for her latest TV appearance, where fans noticed her slightly different look!

After previously admitting to multiple plastic surgeries, she returned to the spotlight with a more mature and refined vibe.

On the January 28 episode of SBS’s Dolsing Fourmen, the show featured a special K-Trot Grand Festival episode with guests Jin Sung, Hong Jin Young, Park Ji Hyun, and Yoyomi.

But what caught viewers’ attention the most was Hong Jin Young’s transformed appearance! Known for her cute and sexy charm in the past, she now exudes a more sophisticated aura.

Hong Jin Young has never been shy about discussing her plastic surgery history. On MBC’s Radio Star, she openly revealed that she had undergone two nose surgeries, double eyelid surgery, Botox, and dental laminates.

With her experience in cosmetic procedures, she naturally took on the role of a plastic surgery expert during Dolsing Fourmen!

Lee Sang Min playfully mentioned, “I heard you’re just as good at estimating plastic surgery costs as you are at singing.”

Hong Jin Young laughed and admitted, “Well, I do have some experience. Since I’ve been in the industry for a while, I have a trained eye for this.”

The fun continued as Kim Jun Ho asked her to evaluate possible procedures for Lee Sang Min and Lim Won Hee. Hong Jin Young confidently shared her insights, saying, “If someone has a unique face, it’s best not to touch it. But if anything, I’d suggest lifting treatments.”

She then grabbed Lim Won Hee’s cheek and pointed out, “If you want to look kinder, this area needs to go. These ‘bulldog cheeks’ can be reduced with injections.”

She went on to explain, “You get fat-dissolving injections on both sides, and instead of making big incisions on the forehead, small cuts along the hairline can lift it naturally. Combine that with Botox, and it works wonders.”

As for Lee Sang Min, she suggested, “To achieve a younger look, hair implants would help a lot. A receding hairline makes you look older, so filling it in is a good trick.”

Aside from her surprising knowledge in beauty treatments, Hong Jin Young also shared a fun story about her flirting skills! She confessed that she once had a some (flirty relationship) with a celebrity.

She recalled, “That person asked for my number, saying they were curious about something. Later, they contacted me, and I answered sincerely. They were so grateful that they offered to buy me a meal, so I jokingly asked them to bring me something delicious on the day of my music video shoot.”

She continued, “Before a music video shoot, I go through beauty treatments, so that’s when I look my best. I wanted to show them that side of me.”

She added with a smile, “That person actually brought chicken for me on set. Since I was busy filming, they got to see me as a hardworking woman. After that, we started flirting.” Her story had everyone laughing on set!

With her bold personality and honest confessions, Hong Jin Young once again proved why she’s one of the most entertaining stars in K-entertainment!

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