A social media user who was earlier arrested for posting malicious content against South Korean singer and actress IU has now received a stricter sentence after showing no remorse for her actions. According to reports, the Seoul Central District Court's appellate division handed down a suspended prison term on May 31, 2026, for criminal insult.
Details of the Sentence
The court sentenced the woman to a 4-month prison term, suspended for one year. Additionally, she must complete 80 hours of community service and undergo a one-year probation period. This sentence is more severe than the initial fine of 3 million KRW, which was merged with another case involving separate malicious online posts.
Nature of the Comments
The court ruled that the woman's comments and posts "exceeded the level of criticism that could be considered socially acceptable." She frequently used derogatory terms such as 'fraud' and 'mentally ill' to describe IU. She also targeted IU's agency with remarks like "Did you bribe the judge?"
Repeat Offender Status
The woman was identified as a repeat offender, as she continued posting hateful comments even after being apprehended by authorities. However, the court took into account her diagnosis of intractable epilepsy and the fact that she later deleted the comments when determining the sentence.
Case Background
The case initially resulted in a fine, but it was later merged with a second case involving additional malicious content. The combined proceedings led to the stricter sentence. The court emphasized that her actions were not protected as free speech but constituted criminal insult.
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