Jeonggukjin: “It’s a distorted thought that bad people can take money”
Karaculla: “Causing harm with inadequate thoughts and light words”
Prosecutor Lee Won-seok: “Active consideration of arresting cyber leakers”,
(From left) YouTubers Jeonggukjin, Karaculla. / Photo=YouTube Capture ,
, ‘YouTubers Jeonggukjin and Karaculla, who were revealed to have threatened to expose YouTuber Tsuyang’s past, have issued apologies.’,
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, ‘With the initiation of a prosecution investigation, YouTube seems to have taken a step to stop monetizing the so-called ‘cyber leaker’ YouTubers.’,
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, ‘Jeonggukjin admitted on his YouTube channel yesterday (15th) that he received 3 million won from one of the cyber leakers, Guje-yeok.’,
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, ‘He said, “Due to financial difficulties, negative thoughts about Tsuyang, and speculation that Guje-yeok may have done such acts several times, these factors led me to have a distorted thought that even bad people can accept money.” He added, “This is the first and last money I received with impure intentions while doing YouTube.”‘,
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, ‘Apologizing, he mentioned that he did not know the detailed contents of the harm Tsuyang suffered from her ex-boyfriend, and expressed sincere apologies to Tsuyang for the deep past that was exposed through the leaked audio recordings.’,
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, ‘Karaculla, while sticking to her previous stance that she did not directly receive money, bowed her head towards Tsuyang.’,
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, ‘Through her YouTube channel on that day, Karaculla said, “If I knew the circumstances before and after Tsuyang, I would not have conversations with Guje-yeok that could be misunderstood as jokes or have the potential for misunderstanding.” She added, “It may not be easy to prove, but I genuinely did not know any stories about Tsuyang. I apologize for causing harm to Tsuyang with inadequate thoughts and light words.”‘,
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, ‘She further stated, “I think my actions, speech, and insults in the recent phone call with Guje-yeok that were publicly revealed could have caused betrayal and anger to those who liked and supported our channel. I will accept criticisms.”‘,
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, ‘Recently, YouTube announced, “Participation in YouTube’s Partner Program for Karaclla Media, Jeonggukjin, and Guje-yeok channels has been suspended for violating policies on creators’ responsibilities outside the YouTube platform.”‘,
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, ‘The Korea Communications Standards Commission also mentioned at a broadcast review committee meeting on the 11th, “There are mentions of YouTubers threatening and extorting Tsuyang, who make money by creating provocative and violent content, and measures should be taken at the level of the regulators to address them,” said Chairman Ryu Hee-rim.’,
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, ‘Tsuyang, who claims to have suffered continuous abuse and threats from her ex-boyfriend for 4 years, stated that she had been threatened using her privacy disclosures by YouTubers Guje-yeok, Crime Research Institute, and a fake detection expert (Jeonggukjin), and expressed her intention to file a criminal complaint against them.’,
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, ‘Prosecutor General Lee Won-seok, in relation to this matter, directed, “If intentional false content is posted for profit, and if additional offenses such as extortion and coercion are confirmed under the pretext of content privatization, conduct thorough investigations and actively arrest.”‘,
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