'Vote Manipulation' Idol School PD... Prosecution Seeks 1 Year 6 Months Prison Sentence
[Asia Economy Reporter Bae Kyunghwan] The prosecution has requested prison sentences for the Mnet producer (PD) accused of manipulating viewer votes on the audition program 'Idol School.'
At the sentencing hearing held on the 26th at the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 19, presided over by Chief Judge Lee Wonjoong, the prosecution asked the court to sentence PD Kim to 1 year and 6 months in prison and Manager Kim to 1 year in prison.
PD Kim was tried on charges of obstructing business for manipulating paid viewer votes while serving as the Chief Producer (CP) during the airing of Idol School. Manager Kim, who was PD Kim's superior and the acting head of the production department at the time, is accused of partially conspiring in the vote manipulation.
On this day, the prosecution stated, "The defendants caused viewers and participants to feel a sense of loss and deprivation, so the matter cannot be considered minor," adding, "However, unlike the Produce 101 case, it only lasted for one season, which was taken into consideration."
Hot Picks Today
"Could I Also Receive 370 Billion Won?"... No Limit on 'Stock Manipulation Whistleblower Rewards' Starting the 26th
- Samsung Electronics Labor-Management Reach Agreement, General Strike Postponed... "Deficit-Business Unit Allocation Deferred for One Year"
- "From a 70 Million Won Loss to a 350 Million Won Profit with Samsung and SK hynix"... 'Stock Jackpot' Grandfather Gains Attention
- "Stocks Are Not Taxed, but Annual Crypto Gains Over 2.5 Million Won to Be Taxed Next Year... Investors Push Back"
- "Who Is Visiting Japan These Days?" The Once-Crowded Tourist Spots Empty Out... What's Happening?
The sentencing hearing for these two individuals is scheduled for June 10.
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
