Actress Kim Gyu-ri: Defamer sentenced to one year in prison

South Korean actress Kim Gyu-ri has revealed that an individual who repeatedly posted malicious comments about her has been sentenced to one year in prison. Kim shared the news on social media, issuing a warning to those who engage in online defamation.

According to Kim, the Daejeon District Court found the individual, identified as Lee, guilty of posting over 565 defamatory and insulting messages targeting her. The court handed down a one-year prison sentence for these actions.

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For those who intend to throw filth into others' rooms, I'm letting you know in advance. This happened a few days ago.

Kim quoted the court's ruling, stating that Lee had posted numerous malicious comments on public bulletin boards, particularly on the online community 'DC Inside,' over an extended period. The court acknowledged the severe psychological distress Kim endured as a result of this sustained online harassment, which influenced the decision to impose a prison sentence.

This legal action follows Kim's past experiences, including being placed on a cultural blacklist during a previous government administration after she voiced criticism of government policy related to U.S. beef imports in 2008. Although she won a lawsuit regarding the blacklist in 2017, Kim has continued to face online abuse, prompting her decision to pursue legal action against cyberbullies last year.

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The court recognized that actress Kim Gyu-ri suffered extreme emotional distress due to the defendant's actions.