The world of K-pop has recently been shaken by the actions of a malicious YouTuber known as Park, who runs the gossip channel Sojang. This channel has been notorious for spreading false information and slandering celebrities, including IVE’s Wonyoung, BTS’s V, and Jungkook.

Park has now been sentenced to four years in jail for her actions.

Recruitment of Part-Time Workers for Hate Comments

New information has emerged revealing that Park went as far as to recruit part-time workers to create hateful comments directed at Wonyoung. Reports indicate that she offered payment for these comments, with 50 won (~$0.04 USD) for short remarks and 100 won (~$0.07 USD) for longer ones.

“I’m looking for people to criticize Jang Wonyoung’s expression on YouTube every time there’s a video about her being made,” stated Park.

An example of a long comment showed that the hate aimed at Wonyoung was not only damaging but also deeply personal. One such comment criticized her with derogatory language, suggesting harmful stereotypes.

Public Outrage for Sojang and Support for Wonyoung

In response to the revelations about Park’s tactics, netizens expressed their outrage and offered support for Wonyoung. Many comments highlighted the irrationality of Park’s actions and the emotional toll it takes on young celebrities. Some notable reactions include:

• “I don’t think she did it alone, lol.”
• “I feel so bad for Wonyoung. Because of these manipulated rumors, some people were really brainwashed into thinking it’s true… She’s just pretty.”
• “That person is insane. It’s a real illness.”
• “If it’s this bad while freelancing, they must be full-time at HYBE by now… The manipulation was already revealed.”
• “She’s so far above them that it’s not even worth being jealous of, lol. Why go to such lengths…”
• “This is crazy…”
• “Leave Wonyoung alone, you guys. She’s still so young, what kind of life has she been living”
• “HYBE is already massively manipulating things anyway, lol.”
• “Why go this far…”
• “Looks like they were paid off by that person.”
• “Why would you do such a thing to a young girl? Seriously.”
• “What do they even gain from doing this…?”

These comments illustrate the strong community support for Wonyoung amidst the scandal, with many voicing concern for her well-being.

The Impact of Online Harassment

The case against Park not only highlights the issue of slander in the entertainment industry but also raises awareness about the broader implications of online harassment. Celebrities often face scrutiny that can lead to mental health challenges, and this incident serves as a reminder of the harmful effects of toxic online behavior.

With Park’s sentencing, it remains to be seen how this will influence the landscape of online content creation and whether stricter regulations will be implemented to protect individuals from similar harassment in the future.

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