[Full Text] Eddy Kim, Deferred Prosecution for Distributing Obscene Material "Unrelated to the Controversial Chatroom"

Singer Eddy Kim / Photo by Mystic Story

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Singer Eddy Kim (Kim Jeonghwan, 31) has received a suspended indictment for charges of distributing obscene materials.

Eddy Kim's agency, Mystic Story, released an official statement on the 6th, saying, "Eddy Kim was investigated once by the police at the end of March last year on charges of distributing obscene materials, and was subsequently referred to the prosecution with a recommendation for indictment, ultimately receiving a suspended indictment."

The agency stated, "Eddy Kim did not directly film or distribute illegal videos, but it was confirmed that he posted one image captured online, which led to the investigation," and added, "During the investigation, it was also confirmed that the KakaoTalk chatroom Eddy Kim belonged to was unrelated to the problematic chatroom where illegal videos were shared, and was a separate chatroom formed for hobbies."

They continued, "Regardless of the content, Eddy Kim regrets that the act itself was a reckless behavior and is deeply reflecting on it," and "We sincerely apologize to those who were disappointed by this. Going forward, Eddy Kim will strive to act with a heavy sense of responsibility and caution in all matters."

Previously, Eddy Kim, along with singer Roy Kim, was booked by the police on charges of distributing obscene materials under the Information and Communications Network Act. Eddy Kim was investigated for posting one image found via internet search in a KakaoTalk chatroom, which led to the charge of distributing obscene materials.

It was confirmed that the chatroom in question was not the group chat involving singer Seungri and Jung Joon-young, which was controversial last year.

The following is the full official statement from Eddy Kim’s agency

Hello, this is Mystic Story.

We would like to inform you of the results of the investigation regarding our artist Eddy Kim.

Eddy Kim was investigated once by the police at the end of March last year on charges of distributing obscene materials, and was subsequently referred to the prosecution with a recommendation for indictment, ultimately receiving a suspended indictment.

Eddy Kim did not directly film or distribute illegal videos, but it was confirmed that he posted one image captured online, which led to the investigation. During the investigation, it was also confirmed that the KakaoTalk chatroom Eddy Kim belonged to was unrelated to the problematic chatroom where illegal videos were shared, and was a separate chatroom formed for hobbies.

Regardless of the content, Eddy Kim regrets that the act itself was a reckless behavior and is deeply reflecting on it. We sincerely apologize to those who were disappointed by this.

Going forward, Eddy Kim will strive to act with a heavy sense of responsibility and caution in all matters. We apologize once again for causing concern.

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