"Because He Was a Beloved Hyung"... Late Lee Seon-gyun's Acquaintance Who Delivered 300 Million Won to Extortionist Appears in Court

"E씨, Saengjeon-e Geugsimhan Gotong Badasda"

Park, who is accused of threatening actor Lee Seon-gyun along with a hostess at an entertainment establishment to extort money, appears holding his biological child while attending the warrant hearing. Photo by Yonhap News

A businessman in his 40s who delivered 350 million won in cash on behalf of the extortionists who threatened actor Lee Seon-gyun appeared in court as a witness. He said that Lee suffered extreme pain during his lifetime due to the perpetrators' crimes.

A man in his 40s, identified as A, a junior from Lee's elementary school, appeared as a witness at the 6th trial held on the 5th under the presiding of Judge Kwak Yeo-san of the Incheon District Court Criminal Division 4. He stated, "My hyung (Lee Seon-gyun) was in great pain because of the threats," and added, "I wanted it to end with just delivering the money."

The trial proceeded with the attendance of B (30, female), a manager of an entertainment establishment, and C (29, female), a former actress, who were indicted on charges including extortion. B and C are accused of threatening Lee and extorting 300 million won and 50 million won respectively.

A explained, "(Lee) is a hyung whom I liked very much, so I tried to help by delivering the money," and added, "The fear and stress caused by the threats were enormous, and even now I am taking medication at the hospital."

A also clarified the source of the funds. He said, "The 300 million won and 50 million won in cash were brought by the CEO of (Lee Seon-gyun’s) agency by car, and I delivered them to the defendants on different dates at a restaurant." He continued, "B assured me that if the money was given, it would definitely end, and I even received a written pledge from her taking responsibility for any future incidents."

When B’s lawyer asked, "The defendant believed the funds belonged to A," implying that the late Lee Seon-gyun might not have been the victim, A replied, "I did not speak precisely because if I said it was Lee’s money, it could cause problems later."

It is reported that A became tearful and was unable to continue speaking for a while while explaining about the late Lee Seon-gyun during the trial. A, known to have a close relationship with Lee, had not attended previous trials but appeared in court after the court issued a compulsory summons.

The next trial for this case is scheduled to be held at 4:30 p.m. on the 7th of next month at the Incheon District Court.

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