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Woman Sentenced to 7 Years for Extorting Millions From Singer Kim Jun-su
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SEOUL, South Korea (May 2, 2025) — A woman in her 30s has been sentenced to seven years in prison for extorting 840 million won (approximately $640,000 USD) from singer Kim Jun-su, a South Korean court has ruled.
Details of the case
the Seoul High Court’s Criminal Justice Division 10-1, comprised of Deputy Judge Lee Sang-ho, Lee Jae-shin, and Jung Hyun-kyung, delivered the sentence. The court also ordered the confiscation of a cell phone and a smartphone used in the crime.
The woman, identified only as ”A,” an African TV Women’s BJ (Broadcast Jockey), was found guilty of violating laws related to aggravated punishment for specific economic crimes. She had threatened to distribute recordings of private conversations with Kim on social media if he did not pay her.
Appeals and Court Rulings
A had appealed the original sentence, arguing against the severity of the punishment.The prosecution, in turn, appealed the lower court’s decision not to confiscate the mobile devices used in the extortion.
The high Court sided with the prosecution, stating that the devices “were all used in the case, and the voice files that recorded a private conversation that the defendant became the means of threatening the victim.” The court found that confiscation was justified under Article 48 (1) 1 of the Criminal Code.
Background of the Extortion
The extortion occurred between September 2020 and October of last year. A was arrested on suspicion of threatening Kim and demanding money in exchange for not releasing the recordings on social media platforms.
Initial Trial and Sentencing
During the initial trial,A reportedly stated,”The accused has been recognized and reflected on the fault sence the beginning of the investigation.” Her defence claimed she was not in a rational state due to drug use, specifically methamphetamine, when she made the “foolish judgment” to extort Kim.
However, in February, the first trial resulted in a seven-year prison sentence. The court stated, “We threatened the victims using the weaknesses of the victims, extorted 800 million won for a long time.”
Woman Sentenced to 7 Years for Extorting Millions From Singer Kim Jun-su: A Q&A
Here’s a breakdown of the case involving the extortion of singer Kim Jun-su, presented in a Q&A format:
What happened in the Kim Jun-su extortion case?
A woman, identified as “A,” was sentenced to seven years in prison for extorting singer Kim Jun-su. The extortion involved threats to release recordings of private conversations if the singer did not pay her a large sum of money.
How much money was extorted from Kim Jun-su?
The woman extorted 840 million won,which is approximately $640,000 USD.
When did the court deliver the sentence?
The Seoul High court delivered the sentence on May 2, 2025.
What were the specific charges against the woman?
The woman was found guilty of violating laws related to aggravated punishment for specific economic crimes.
Who was “A”?
“A” was identified as an African TV Women’s BJ (Broadcast Jockey).
What actions did “A” take to extort Kim Jun-su?
“A” threatened to distribute recordings of private conversations with Kim Jun-su on social media if he did not