The first hearing in the 90 million won (about 68,000 USD) damages lawsuit filed by BTS members V and Jungkook against the operator of the YouTube channel "Taldeok Camp" will take place today - August 23 time Korea.
Presiding Judge Kwan Hyeong Lee of the Seoul Western District Civil Court, Division 12 will hold the first hearing. The lawsuit was filed by BigHit Music - the company representing BTS - based on claims of defamation and other damages caused by the defendant's actions.
In March, BTS members V and Jungkook filed a lawsuit, asking them to pay 90 million won in damages. BigHit Music confirmed on March 16 that they had indeed filed a lawsuit.
Previously, on June 28 Korean time, BigHit Music announced: "We filed a criminal complaint against "Deduction Asylum" in 2022 for defamation and business obstruction, but the investigation has temporarily stopped.
However, we proactively requested the investigation to continue after securing the operator's personal information, leading to the current ongoing investigation. Earlier this year, we also filed a civil lawsuit for defamation and other illegal activities, and a trial will take place soon.”
"Taldeok Camp" - a YouTube user who creates and spreads sensational content to gain views - produced and distributed videos spreading unfounded rumors about BTS members for months in 2021.
On December 29, 2021, BTS's management company filed an additional lawsuit against netizens who posted defamatory, insulting, sexually harassing, false, and malicious content about BTS. They stated, “We are taking strong legal action against those who attack our artists' personalities and spread malicious rumors without any basis. We are taking every possible legal action, both criminal and civil, against those who repeatedly engage in such behavior on platforms like YouTube.”
BTS's management company further emphasized: "We will pursue compensation at the highest level, ensuring that those who committed these crimes are held accountable both criminally and civilly, making it clear that they are not can avoid responsibility for their actions. To prevent a repeat of malicious behavior, we will continue to take strict measures against wrongdoers, without compromise or leniency."
