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Lawyer Becomes Internet Sensation After YouTuber's Acquittal, Dubbed 'Taiwan's Park Bo-gum'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • YouTuber Chang Jia-ning was acquitted in a legal dispute over channel management and company finances.
  • Her defense lawyer, Kuo Po-hung, gained sudden fame for securing the acquittal and was humorously dubbed 'Taiwan's Park Bo-gum'.
  • Kuo Po-hung responded lightheartedly to the nickname, engaging with netizens' discussions.

YouTuber Chang Jia-ning has been acquitted in a legal battle with her ex-boyfriend Andy over the management rights of the "Common Level" channel and company finances. The first-instance ruling, delivered days ago, found Chang not guilty, though her parents received different sentences. Her defense lawyer, Kuo Po-hung of Li Hong Law Firm, celebrated the victory on social media, exclaiming, "Jia-ning is not guilty! Yay!"

Jia-ning is not guilty! Yay!

โ€” Kuo Po-hungThe lawyer's celebratory post on social media after the court ruling.

While many expressed sympathy for Andy, they also praised Kuo Po-hung's legal prowess in securing Chang's acquittal. Kuo Po-hung's background, revealed to be highly professional, contributed to his sudden surge in popularity. Netizens humorously compared him to a lawyer involved in a previous scam case, dubbing Kuo Po-hung "Taiwan's Park Bo-gum."

Park Bo-gum will sue me!

โ€” Kuo Po-hungThe lawyer's humorous response to being nicknamed 'Taiwan's Park Bo-gum' by netizens.

Kuo Po-hung responded to the nickname with a lighthearted quip, saying, "Park Bo-gum will sue me!" However, his success in the case has earned him significant confidence from netizens. Comments flooded in, with users stating, "You might not lose either!" and "Park Bo-gum lost the first trial!" Others jokingly remarked, "If Jia-ning can be acquitted, so can you!"

You might not lose either!

โ€” NetizenA comment from a netizen expressing confidence in lawyer Kuo Po-hung.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.