Man who claimed Song Hye Kyo had a sponsor fined 3 million KRW

By jennywill Sunday, October 9, 2016 44,508 7,556 18

The court has fined Song Hye Kyo's anti 3 million KRW (approximately 2,700 USD).

A Mr. Seo was brought to court after claiming that Song Hye Kyo had been getting sponsored by a famous politician in the Saenuri party in January and May. The case trial was held on the 9th, and he was fined 3 million KRW.

He had written, "The people are suffering so much because of the Saenuri party, and I can't like a b*tch that is sponsored by an old man in Saenuri", and "There's definitely someone behind Song-Tax-Evader, and the label has something with Saenuri as well."

Song Hye Kyo

scarletfbl • Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Why would a person just casually throw something out like this with no way to back it up? The man was asking for trouble.

Mr.T • Monday, October 10, 2016

I don't know about Song Hye kyo but many actresses / idols that u have seen and loved, have or used to have sponsors when they started. When female newbie started in this industry, majority of them are approached with sponsors suggestion, even the Big 3 celebrities. Whether they choose to take it or not, that's what separated small companies from big companies, big companies celebrities may have enough supports from the companies without engaging sponsors. But that also depend on how lucrative is the sponsorships and how badly the individual want to be famous.

Mr.T • Monday, October 10, 2016

In fact, the companies' managers have actually been warned about these "brokers" and try to prevent them from getting to the companies celebrities. But some small/mid size companies still engage these brokers themselves to push their actresses forward...

krell Mr.T • Monday, October 10, 2016

The 'sponsorship' situation ($$$$$) *must* be tempting. Especially for FEMALE aspiring Actors or K-pop Idols when they are just starting out. GOOD that SONG HYE KYO did 'slap' this male person in COURT though. At least there is the impression that you cannot 'always get away' with slander like that.

Mr.T krell • Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Not always money. They have influence in media, some are senior in industries who have connections that can give newbies roles or appearances. It is also advertisement deals, like they are big shareholders of some brands and can push the companies to give actresses/ idols advertisement deals. And of course all of these are traded by sex.

krell Mr.T • Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Yes, I am NOT really clear that there is an 'easy solution' to the SPONSORSHIP issue. Other than to perhaps INFORM the TRAINEES about the realities of a SPONSORSHIP situation. It would SEEM like a 'crime' (almost a borderline PROSTITUTION type situation) that is likely DIFFICULT to prove it in a COURT of LAW.

Ao_Haru • Monday, October 10, 2016

but i feel like 3 mil KRW is somehow small as a fine? it should be a lot bigger so that they'll learn their lesson well.. damaging people's reputation is such an ugly thing