Lee Sin-young "Severely Defamed"...Lawsuit Against Alum Claiming School Violence

Actor Lee Shin-young / Photo by Forest Entertainment

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Actor Lee Sin-young has filed a criminal complaint against former classmate A, who alleged school violence.

On the 20th, Forest Entertainment, Lee Sin-young's agency, through its legal representative Gangnam Law Firm, stated, "We have filed a complaint with the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office against A for defamation by spreading false information and threats under the Information and Communications Network Act."

On the 1st, A posted on a community bulletin board that Lee Sin-young was a 'bully' who committed harsh acts during middle school, but later deleted the post and apologized, saying, "False information was spread with the intent to defame the victim Lee Sin-young out of jealousy and other reasons."

However, A's attitude then changed abruptly, and it was revealed that A continued to threaten, including sending a text message to Lee Sin-young's father stating, "I wrote an apology letter without receiving any money."

Gangnam Law Firm explained, "Lee Sin-young's reputation was severely damaged, and she suffered mental shock. The advertising model contract she was pursuing at the time was also canceled, causing significant mental and financial harm that is difficult to recover from."

They added, "We will continue to take strict legal action without any leniency against acts where perpetrators irresponsibly spread false rumors just because the victim is a famous celebrity, causing emotional harm."

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