Captain Lee Geun "I was punished for sexual harassment but do not admit it" Concerns over 'secondary victimization'

"Prosecuted for Grabbing a Woman's Buttocks"
"Fined 2 Million Won in Summary Trial... Appeal Dismissed"
"Victim Woman's Consistent Testimony Recognized as Evidence for Guilty Verdict"

Source=Screenshot from Lee Geun's YouTube video

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-eun] Former Captain Lee Geun, who gained fame through the YouTube content 'Fake Men (Ggajasana-i),' has admitted to being punished in the past for sexual harassment. However, he explained that there is no evidence, and another controversy surrounding the sexual harassment punishment process seems inevitable. There are also concerns that secondary harm to sexual violence victims may have occurred due to Captain Lee's explanation.

On the morning of the 13th, Captain Lee posted on his YouTube channel, "I am sorry to post such a message due to an unfortunate incident," and explained about the sexual harassment allegations and false career controversies.

He said, "All the current claims regarding my career and academic background, including the UN, are different from the facts, and my career is evidence of my hard work and pride," and refuted the allegations, saying, "I have never dressed up with lies, nor have I ever deceived to gain benefits."

He admitted to the suspicion that he had been fined for sexual harassment charges. Lee Geun said, "In 2018, I was punished for a harassment incident at a club," and explained, "I was prosecuted for grabbing a woman's buttocks, was sentenced to a fine of 2 million won in a summary trial, and my appeal was dismissed."

He added, "I clearly did not commit any harassment," and said, "The victim woman's consistent testimony was recognized as evidence, resulting in a guilty verdict, and 'Witness 1' mentioned in the judgment was the woman's boyfriend, who did not directly witness the incident but testified that he inferred it from the woman's reaction."

He continued, "At that time, there were three closed-circuit televisions (CCTV), and evidence showed that I did not commit harassment, but the victim's consistent testimony became the sole evidence for the judgment," and emphasized, "I had no choice but to follow the court's decision, but I feel extremely unfair and cannot accept it in light of my conscience; it is regrettable and terrible."

Captain Lee said, "I realize how dangerous it is to become famous," and mentioned, "I will never be shaken and will continue to do my best to explain everything, thinking that all of this is the responsibility given for what I enjoy."

Finally, he asked, "I hope that evidence collection and one-sided opinions based on an already framed narrative will not be exposed as if they were facts."

Lee Geun gained fame through the YouTube content 'Fake Men (Ggajasana-i),' creating catchphrases such as "Do you have personality problems?" and has recently been popular by appearing on various entertainment programs. Earlier, Kim Yong-ho, who runs the YouTube channel 'Kim Yong-ho Entertainment Chief,' caused controversy on the 12th by revealing search results with the court case number, stating that Lee Geun's crime was a "violation of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes."

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