Kim Junsu’s agency, Palmtree Island, has released an official statement addressing reports that an AfreecaTV BJ blackmailed the singer, extorting 840 million KRW. The statement emphasizes that Kim Junsu is a victim in the ongoing case.

Official Statement From Palmtree Island

On November 15 KST, Palmtree Island shared details about the situation, revealing that “A,” the individual responsible, recorded private conversations with Kim Junsu and used them to make threats. The agency’s statement reads:

“Hello, this is Palmtree Island.
We would like to deliver our official statement regarding the recent reports about Kim Junsu.
Just as the reports indicated, ‘A’ recorded conversations with Kim Junsu while harboring illegal intentions and threatened to spread the recordings on SNS. ‘A’ even said, ‘Kim Junsu did nothing wrong, but the truth of the matter is that a celebrity’s image suffers a fatal blow even with the publication of just one article, and since Kim Junsu cannot even appear on TV broadcasts, he has no means of recovering his image. Me, on the other hand, I have nothing to lose.’
Furthermore, simply due to the fact Kim Junsu is a celebrity, ‘A’ persisted with her threats while exploiting Kim Junsu’s celebrity status as well as the pressure of the public’s gaze, despite admitting that Kim Junsu was not at fault.
We would like to emphasize that Kim Junsu is clearly a victim in this case. Kim Junsu decided to pursue legal measures against ‘A’ after learning that ‘A’ had extorted money from numerous other victims, not just himself.
As this case is currently under review for the issuance of an arrest warrant, please understand that we cannot disclose more specific details at this time. We will issue a follow-up statement upon the conclusion of the investigation and trial. We hope that this case will be seen as an example that will raise awareness about the severity of crimes such as blackmail and extortion, and the agency also promises to press forward with a strong legal stance on the matter.
Finally, we once again stress that Kim Junsu is a clear victim in this ongoing case who did not commit any illegal acts or crimes.
Thank you.”

Public Reactions and Legal Progress

The statement also mentions that Kim Junsu chose to take legal action against “A” after discovering the individual had extorted money from other victims as well. While the investigation continues, the case has raised awareness about the misuse of celebrity status and public perception in crimes like blackmail and extortion.

Netizens have expressed their curiosity about the situation, with comments such as:

“What kind of conversation did you have that you gave her 800 million KRW?”
“I’d like to know what kind of conversation is worth 800 million KRW.”

Palmtree Island has promised to issue a follow-up statement once the investigation and trial conclude, reiterating their commitment to pursuing strong legal action against “A.”

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