What happened?

A woman in her 30s was fined 6 million won on October 16 by the Seoul Central District Court for repeatedly posting threatening and insulting messages about Han Ji-min on social media. According to News1, cited by Dong-A Ilbo, the same woman had already been punished for stalking Choi Jung-hoon, the singer of the band Jannabi and Han's partner.

Who is involved?

Han Ji-min is a well-known South Korean actress. Choi Jung-hoon leads Jannabi, a rock band popular in Korea. The court identified the woman as A.

What were the posts?

In September and October 2024, A published 19 posts on her social media account. Some said she would disrupt a film in which Han appears. She also tagged Han and people close to her in some of the posts.

What was the earlier case?

A was previously found guilty of long-term stalking of Choi. She was later ordered to pay 5 million won and complete a stalking treatment program under South Korean laws on stalking and sexual violence. According to his agency, Pepponi Music, the outcome was announced in March.

For international fans

Fans outside Korea should note that the court rulings concern criminal penalties against an individual, not any statement by the artists. For updates, reports from major Korean outlets are the most reliable source.