The prosecution has asked for a four-month prison sentence for a woman in her 30s who posted malicious comments targeting singer and actress IU.

On November 26th, Money Today reported that the Seoul Central District Court recently held a final hearing for "A," the defendant accused of defaming IU. During the hearing, A requested leniency, claiming, “I was only sharing my opinions. I suffer from mental illness, which affects my writing skills.”

A’s lawyer defended her by arguing, “The comments were based on factual points and expressed an opinion. While the language used may have been offensive, it does not meet the criteria for defamation.”

The investigation revealed that A had posted four defamatory comments in April 2022, criticizing IU’s clothing, singing, and public statements.

IU’s agency, EDAM Entertainment, has been taking firm action against malicious commenters. In an October update, the agency revealed they had filed lawsuits against over 180 individuals since last year. Among these, six were fined, three were conditionally suspended with education orders, and one received probation guidance.

The agency made it clear that they will not settle or show leniency toward offenders. They stated, “We will continue to take strong legal action to protect our artist. We urge everyone to stop engaging in harmful online behavior.”

In other news, IU recently wrapped up her successful 2024 IU HEREH WORLD TOUR CONCERT ENCORE: THE WINNING in Seoul.

Fans can look forward to her return as Ae Soon in the Netflix series You Have Done Well, set to premiere in early 2025.

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Actress Lim Ji Yeon is finally opening up about the unexpected backlash she received after showing support for actor Jung Woo Sung during his controversial return to the public eye.

In an interview on January 23rd, following the end of her drama The Tale of Lady Ok, Lim Ji Yeon spoke candidly about the situation that caused a stir at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards in November last year.

At the event, Jung Woo Sung made his public return after facing controversy surrounding an “illegitimate child” with model Moon Ga Bi. While Jung Woo Sung took the stage to apologize, Lim Ji Yeon was seen clapping and cheering for him.

Reflecting on that moment, Lim Ji Yeon shared, "It was a brief moment, so it’s hard to say whether it was right or wrong." She added, "I didn’t expect the public’s reaction. On the other hand, I was cautious since The Tale of Lady Ok was airing at the time."

For those who missed it, Jung Woo Sung and Moon Ga Bi, who had been in a relationship since 2022, revealed last year that they were expecting a child.

The actor took full responsibility for the situation and issued an apology during the awards ceremony, saying, "I’m sorry for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who has shown me love and support. I will bear all the criticism, and I promise to take full responsibility as a father to my son".

However, while Jung Woo Sung addressed the controversy, it was Lim Ji Yeon’s show of support that sparked controversy.

She cheered enthusiastically for Jung Woo Sung, while actress Hye Ri, who was seated next to her, kept a neutral, expressionless face. This led to a wave of criticism from some netizens who questioned Lim Ji Yeon’s reaction.

It’s worth noting that Lim Ji Yeon’s agency, Artist Company, was co-founded by Jung Woo Sung and actor Lee Jung Jae, both of whom currently serve as directors.

Could this connection have influenced Lim Ji Yeon’s public display of support? She’s still processing the response, and fans are curious to know how she’ll handle the fallout moving forward.

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