[Exclusive] Jo Joo-bin and 'n번방' Operators Use Victims' Photos as 'Emoticons'

Participation in So-Called 'Wanjangbang' on Telegram by People Possessing Sexual Exploitation Material
Victimized Women's Expressions Selected and Used as Emojis in 'n번방'
Room Participants Number from Hundreds to Thousands

Jo Joo-bin, the operator of the 'Doctor's Room' who threatened dozens of women including minors on the internet messenger Telegram and forced them to film obscene materials which he then distributed, is coming out of Jongno Police Station in Seoul on the morning of the 25th to be sent to the prosecution. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] It has been revealed that the operators of the 'n-bunbang' who threatened minors and women to produce sexual exploitation materials and sold them for money used the painful facial expressions of the victimized women as emoticons in chat rooms, causing shock.

They committed these atrocities in a so-called 'Wanjangbang.' 'Wanjangbang' is another secret chat room where the 'n-bunbang' operators gathered. It is known as a room on Telegram where people who possess a large amount of sexual exploitation materials or have significant criminal influence enter.

This chat room reportedly operated for about four months from July to November last year.

According to Asia Economy's comprehensive investigation on the 27th, the operators of the Telegram 'Wanjangbang' used nude photos of victimized women who were forced to shoot due to threats as emoticons.

For example, if a woman showed a smiling face under threat, that expression was used as a 'laugh' emoticon.

Also, if a woman showed an expression of agony and screaming due to sadistic orders, that photo was used as a 'sadness' emoticon.

The operators also reviewed the photos of the victimized women, engaging in a kind of 'critique.' They mercilessly trampled on the human rights of the victims, saying things like "Look at this x xxx, xx is good."

More shockingly, the number of people participating in the 'Wanjangbang' was not just one or two. According to the investigation, at least hundreds to thousands gathered in the 'Wanjangbang,' and most of them used the victimized women as emoticons.

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In this room, an 'n-bunbang' operator named 'Chester' acted as the leader of the 'Wanjangbang.'

He is also connected to Jo Joo-bin (25), the 'Doctor's Room' operator who is currently detained. Chester is known as an operator who was active in the early stages of the 'n-bunbang' case.

Jo Joo-bin reportedly learned the methods of crime, such as how sexual exploitation videos were traded, in this room where 'n-bunbang' operators gathered.

After learning the methods, Jo Joo-bin is presumed to have created various Telegram rooms while building his own power base.

Later, as Jo Joo-bin expanded his influence, he boasted about his crimes by sending photos of victimized women when conversing with 'GodGod,' known as the originator of the 'n-bunbang.' This is no different from the despicable act of turning the victims' facial expressions into emoticons for use.

Meanwhile, the police are tracking 'GodGod' as well as Chester. Previously, the police arrested Watchman, Kelly, and Taepyeongyang, who were involved in the 'Doctor's Room' and 'n-bunbang.'

*If you are experiencing difficulties due to illegal filming or distribution of photos or videos, threats using such materials, or sexual harassment in cyberspace, you can receive support from the Women's Emergency Hotline 1366 and the Digital Sexual Crime Victim Support Center (02-735-8994).

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