Controversial YouTuber Sojang has received a prison sentence and fine due to defamation charges.

On January 15, Korean news outlet Newsen reported that Sojang, the manager of the Taldeok camp, had been sentenced to two years of suspended prison sentence, three years of probation, and charged with defamation and insult.

A fine of ₩200 million, which is equivalent to $136,880, was also levied against the YouTuber. The court then issued a statement, saying Sojang’s crime of defamation needed to be “severely punished” due to the irreparable harm it caused to his victims.

Sojang is famous for defaming numerous Korean artists and celebrities through her YouTube channel. He reportedly produced defamatory videos based on malicious or unsubstantiated claims, earning ₩250 million (about $171,100).

Idols such as IVE’s Jang Wonyoung, Kang Daniel, BTS’s Jungkook, EXO’s Suho and aespa have taken legal action against her.

Notably, on January 17, 2024, Starship Entertainment confirmed that Wonyoung emerged victorious in her lawsuit against Sojang. The agency explained that Wonyoung and the agency have filed two separate lawsuits.

On October 22, 2024, Sojang was initially sentenced to four years in prison. The YouTuber also admitted to all the charges and said she was reflecting on her actions.