"Mental illness is to blame," he appealed for leniency, but...IU's Haters Sentenced to a Fine of 3 Million Won

A woman in her 30s who was accused of leaving malicious comments on singer IU was fined 3 million won in the first trial.

Judge Lee Kyung-sun of the 16th Criminal Chamber of the Seoul Central District Court sentenced A, who was indicted on charges of insult, today (3rd).

The court explained the reason for the ruling, saying, "The usual meaning or expression used is judged to be offensive and derogatory personal attacks in context."

Earlier, A's lawyer claimed, "I only used a partially offensive expression while expressing my opinion based on objective facts," but the court did not accept it.

A was accused of posting four comments about IU's costume and singing skills in April 2022. In response, A appealed for leniency, saying, "I am suffering from mental illness, so my sentence skills are lagging behind."

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