Archive · 11 Aug 2025
NewJeans Wins Lawsuit Against YouTuber for Harassment
NewJeans, a K-pop group, sued a YouTuber named Shin for making inappropriate videos about them.
The court agreed with NewJeans and told the YouTuber to pay each member money as compensation.
Shin made videos with rude comments that the court said were against the rules.
ADOR, NewJeans's management company, also filed a separate legal complaint against the YouTuber.
This legal battle occurred during NewJeans' ongoing dispute with ADOR.
NewJeans won a lawsuit against YouTuber Shin for producing sexually harassing videos.
The Seoul Western District Court ordered Shin to pay between 5-7 million KRW to each member.
Shin created about 20 videos with malicious comments targeting NewJeans.
The court found Shin violated public morals and targeted the members' personal rights.
ADOR filed a criminal complaint and a damages lawsuit against Shin in June 2024.
- Who
- NewJeans and YouTuber Shin.
- What
- NewJeans won a lawsuit against YouTuber Shin.
- When
- The ruling was confirmed on June 22, 2024, and made public on August 11.
- Where
- Seoul Western District Court.
- Why
- For producing and sharing sexually harassing videos.
NewJeans's Perspective
YouTuber's Perspective
Impact of Videos
NewJeans's Perspective
Suffering from Harassment
YouTuber's Perspective
Causing distress and potential damage to brand image.
- Plaintiff
- NewJeans
- Defendant
- YouTuber Shin
- Court
- Seoul Western District Court
- Verdict
- NewJeans won
- Damages
- 5-7 million KRW per member
- Allegations
- Sexual harassment through videos and comments
