YG Entertainment's general producer, Yang Hyun Suk, is back in the spotlight as he faces charges of illegally importing a luxury watch worth over 700 million KRW into South Korea.

During his second trial on January 10th, Yang denied the accusations once again, with his defense team claiming that receiving such gifts is common in the entertainment industry.

The 11th Criminal Division of the Seoul Western District Court, led by Judge Bae Seong Jung, held the trial to address Yang's violation of the Specific Crimes Aggravated Punishment Act (Customs Act).

When asked about the details of when and where he received the watch, Yang’s lawyer stated, "I don't remember clearly, so I can’t specify." The lawyer also stressed that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution.

Yang's defense team went on to argue that there was no solid evidence to prove that Yang wore the watch when passing through the airport, adding that the watch was given to him in Singapore, with no connection to the claim it was worn there.

They maintained that YG Entertainment staff were involved and confirmed that there should be no issue with bringing the watch into South Korea.

However, the prosecution insists that Yang requested the luxury watch from Mr. A, the Asia representative of the Swiss brand "R".

Text messages presented by the prosecution show that Yang reached out to Mr. A in August 2014, asking for the watch to be prepared ahead of his trip to Singapore, which he took from September 12-16, 2014.

Yang’s lawyer defended the practice, saying, "It’s common in the entertainment industry for recipients to receive gifts without formal documentation." They also argued that, in sponsorship cases, such actions should not be viewed as a violation of the Customs Act.

Yang’s defense team further disputed the prosecution’s claim that the watch’s value exceeded 200 million KRW, stating that the standards for pricing were unclear.

The luxury watch in question is a rare skull-patterned model from "R", worth an eye-watering 711.51 million KRW, with its cost price at 20.81 million KRW. Another black model, received at a hotel, is valued at 116.55 million KRW. Both models were discontinued a decade ago and are no longer available for sale.

Under the Customs Act, all goods imported into South Korea must be declared, and failure to do so can result in a fine or imprisonment. If the goods are valued between 200 million KRW and 500 million KRW, aggravated penalties apply.

Yang is accused of bringing these two luxury watches, worth a total of 828.06 million KRW, into South Korea without declaring them at Incheon International Airport in September 2014. The Busan District Prosecutor's Office indicted him last September, and his next trial is set for April 18.

Will Yang Hyun Suk be found guilty, or is this just another misunderstanding? Netizens are eagerly awaiting the next chapter of this legal drama!

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Shin Min Gyu, the popular influencer from Heart Signal 4, has officially confirmed his breakup with Yoo Yi Soo, revealing that it happened much earlier than fans had thought.

On January 9th, a new video titled "Min Gyu, How Honestly Are You Going to Talk Today?" was posted on the YouTube channel kiu기우쌤, featuring Shin Min Gyu as a guest.

During the interview, he opened up about his personal life and his breakup with Yoo Yi Soo, with whom he had been in a relationship after the show.

On Heart Signal 4, Shin Min Gyu and Yoo Yi Soo became the final couple, and they publicly dated for a while.

However, rumors of a breakup started swirling when both of them removed photos of each other from their social media accounts.

When asked by the host, Kiu, "How much are you going to say today?" Shin Min Gyu responded confidently, "I can say everything."

Kiu quickly asked, "So is the breakup now public?" and Shin Min Gyu, with a slight pause, replied, "We broke up?" then added with a confused look, "I guess I just said it."

Shin Min Gyu explained that he had been planning to address the breakup at some point, mentioning, "I hear a lot of strange things."

He continued, "I'm not a celebrity, I'm just an ordinary person, but surprisingly, my personal life is being investigated a lot."

He expressed his frustration, saying, "What bothers me the most is when people send DMs about the breakup to my family."

To clarify further, he added, "It’s possible we broke up, but it’s funny to just say 'we broke up.' It’s been a long time since we actually broke up."

Following the breakup rumors with Yoo Yi Soo, Shin Min Gyu was also caught up in new gossip involving another female influencer.

A post by this influencer showed her at the same location and wearing similar clothes to what Shin Min Gyu had shared on his own Instagram, leading to speculation about a new romance.

Addressing these rumors, Shin Min Gyu explained, "Even if I meet female friends outside, I don’t know how they know about it. I’ve even received messages from my younger sister telling me to get a grip and saying I have a flirtatious tendency."

It seems like Shin Min Gyu is ready to face the rumors and clear up the confusion once and for all. Fans are now waiting to hear more from him as he opens up even further about his personal life.

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