"How Dare You Mock My Girlfriend?" 30s Man Goes Berserk, Attacks BJ with Weapon

Police: "Risk of Escape... Detained on Attempted Murder Charges"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A man in his 30s was arrested for wielding a weapon against an internet broadcast host (BJ) after allegedly mocking and speaking ill of his girlfriend.

On the 20th, the Western Gwangju Police Station arrested A (33) on charges of attempted murder.

A is accused of wielding a weapon at BJ B (36) and another person around 3:10 a.m. on the 18th behind a warehouse in Seo-gu, Gwangju.

He engaged in a verbal altercation through the chat window after B and others mocked and spoke ill of his girlfriend, who is also a BJ, on an internet broadcast.

The argument escalated, and A reportedly went to the address provided by B and others and wielded the weapon in person.

B and the other injured person were transported to the hospital, but their injuries were not life-threatening.

The police initially considered applying charges of special injury as A claimed the act was impulsive. However, after investigation, it was revealed that A committed the crime with a weapon prepared in advance, leading to charges of attempted murder.

The police plan to conduct further investigation on A.

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