Jang Ji-yeon’s Side Reviews Additional Lawsuit for Threat Charges Over 'Gaseyeon' Photo Disclosure

Cast of the YouTube channel 'Garosero Research Institute.' Former entertainment reporter Kim Yong-ho (left), lawyer Kang Yong-seok, former MBC reporter Kim Se-ui (right) / Photo by YouTube channel 'Garosero Research Institute' screen capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] YouTube channel 'Garosero Research Institute' (Gaseyeon) continues to reveal allegations against singer Kim Gun-mo's wife, Jang Ji-yeon. Meanwhile, Jang's side stated that they are considering additional legal action against former entertainment reporter Kim Yong-ho.

According to Ten Asia on the 4th, Jang's legal representative, lawyer Lee Kwang-ho, said, "After Jang Ji-yeon filed a defamation complaint against former reporter Kim Yong-ho at the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul on the 3rd, retaliatory disclosures have continued," adding, "We are considering additional complaints for the crime of intimidation."

Lawyer Lee emphasized, "Jang Ji-yeon is a separate individual as Kim Gun-mo's spouse, yet they justify the allegations against her by saying 'the same people met each other'."

He continued, "For the crime of intimidation, the victim must feel threatened," adding, "Former reporter Kim Yong-ho's continuous talk about Jang Ji-yeon's private life and threats of further disclosures have caused her extreme stress."

Earlier on the 3rd, according to Kim Gun-mo's side, Jang recently filed a defamation complaint against former reporter Kim at the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul.

The complaint reportedly states that Kim spread false information related to her private life publicly with the intent to defame.

Jang's side said, "We cannot accept the exposure of unverified private life rumors just because she is a celebrity's family member, as if it doesn't matter whether they are true or not," adding, "We will respond strongly with legal action without any settlement or leniency."

Cast of the YouTube channel 'Garosero Research Institute.' Former entertainment reporter Kim Yong-ho (left), lawyer Kang Yong-seok, former MBC reporter Kim Se-ui (right)/Photo by YouTube channel 'Garosero Research Institute' screen capture

Former reporter Kim attended a lecture held in Daegu on the 18th of last month along with Gaseyeon cast members. On that day, Kim implied Jang Ji-yeon and claimed, "Before marriage, she lived with a male actor. She even visited him while filming abroad."

Former MBC reporter Kim Se-ui reportedly said, "After industry coverage, her relationships with men are well known."

Lawyer Kang Yong-seok said on a YouTube live broadcast on the 3rd regarding Jang's complaint, "It is unclear whether the complaint was filed for false information or for defamation by stating facts," adding, "If it is a lie, it should be clearly specified what is false."

Former reporter Kim criticized, "I originally felt pity for Jang Ji-yeon, but now she is playing the media with absurd claims," and added, "Watching Jang Ji-yeon's media play, I thought she is not a pure person."

He continued, "Even at the Daegu lecture, I never directly said it was Jang Ji-yeon," and claimed, "Before Kim Gun-mo, she had many rumors with celebrities. I had received reports about this before. I did not speak without grounds. I spoke based on evidence." He then revealed a photo of Jang with a man.

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