Nam Joo Hyuk‘s accuser in his school bullying case has reignited the controversy again after Court Verdict. The actor has been fighting the allegations for months.

On April 8, Sports Kyung Hyang reported that the accuser was found guilty of defamation and was ordered to pay restitution. Despite the sentence, the accuser has refused to pay and called on the courts to bring the case to trial. The accuser’s lawyer formally submitted a request for trial on the same day.

This development comes after the courts found the accuser guilty of defamation. They were deemed to have falsified bullying accusations against Nam Joo Hyuk and leaked them to an online media outlet. In that case, the accuser and an employee of the media outlet were ordered to pay ₩7.00 million KRW (about $5,180 USD).

The Goyang District Court stated, “Nam Joo Hyuk has not bullied the accuser in the six years they went to school together. Also, Nam Joo Hyuk did not hang out with other bullies. Therefore, A and B are equally at fault for defaming Nam Joo Hyuk’s character with lies.”

In response, the lawyer for Nam Joo Hyuk’s accuser cast doubt on the judgment, stating, “We object to the part of the judgment stating Nam Joo Hyuk had never bothered his friends. We will work towards finding the truth in court.”

As the case continues to unfold, the world watches with bated breath. Stay tuned for updates on this ongoing saga.