Lee Jin Ho, born in 1981, is a prominent and polarizing figure in the media scene of South Korea. With a solid base in entertainment journalism, he previously worked for respected stores such as Sport Chosun and the CJ and & M Enews24 Transmission team. Before moving on to digital content, he had accumulated over 15 years of experience as a freelance entertainment journalist.
From print to digital: the YouTube era
On September 29, 2012, Lee Jin Ho launched his YouTube channel entitled Lee Jin -ho, on the back of entertainment (President of the entertainment Lee Jin Ho), commonly known by the handle @Behind_master. The channel has rapidly attracted the attention of the public and now boasts over 620,000 subscribers.
With the slogan “Lee Jin -ho, the president after dusty entertainment” (Translated approximately as “President of Entertainment Lee Jin Ho, digging all the dust”), his channel is positioned as an exhibitor style platform. Its content deepens controversial and sensitive topics in the Korean entertainment sector, including celebrities, contractual controversies, private lives and conflicts behind the scenes.
Lee Jin I often present his videos as a result of exclusive investigations, using or declaring to have material such as voice recordings, text messages or direct interviews. His tone is direct and analytical, sometimes reaching those involved in his stories to face them directly.
“Cyber ​​Wrecker” or digital journalist?
Lee Jin’s Youtube career has not been free from disputes. Has been labeled to a “Cyber ​​Wrecker” A Korean term for content creators that exploit sensational and often not verified stories for opinions. Public opinion is abruptly divided: while some see him as an informant, others condemn him for having spread disinformation and caused damage.
Important scandals and public repercussions
The Kim Sae Ron case:
One of the most harmful accidents of her career involved the deceased actress Kim Sae Ron. Lee Jin Ho has published a series of videos on his Dui case and on personal life, including statements not verified on marriage and pregnancy. Kim Sae Ron’s family has accused its content of exacerbating her struggles for mental health, at the end to its tragic death. This led to a legal action against him for defamation and stalking. Although Lee defended his intentions, claiming that he was trying to help her, the public backlash forced him to delete or privatize the related videos. The case became so important that the national debate has triggered and even parliamentary discussions on the regulation of “IT demolitions”.
Other notable cases:
Lee Jin I also played an important role in thanking the privacy scandal Kim Seon-Hoheavily to take sides with Attract in the controversy of the contract fifty fifty and defenses Hybe in his feud with Min Heaven/New – Also to accuse another journalist to manufacture relationships. He often comments on the accusations of bullying, the legal battles and the personal life of the celebrities, attracting repeated criticisms for prejudice perceived or sensationalism.
Of course, here is the English translation of the “summary table of the main disputes relating to Lee Jin Ho reports”:
Summary table of the main disputes relating to Lee Jin Ho reporting:
| Controversy/case | The main role/affirmations of Lee Jin Ho (based on sources) | Main criticisms/results |
| Kim Sae Ron (Post-Dui & Death) | Reported on Dui, private life (marriage, pregnancy), criticized the lack of response; The claimed video caused a suicide attempt (refuted); The non -evil actions, aimed at helping. | Accused by the family of causing anguish, contributing to death; Sued for defamation, stalking; Temporary injunction; Intense public criticism; Parliamentary discussion on “Cyber ​​Wreckers”. |
| Controversy for Kim Seon-Ho privacy | Identified as “significantly expanded” the controversy between the actor and ex -girl. | Amplified a private question in a large public scandal. |
| Fifty fifty contractual disputes | Numerous recordings, interviews published; Extended reports seemed to favor the AttraKt agency. | Criticized by Jeff Benjamin (Billboard) for the spread of potentially manufactured stories; Accused of prejudice. |
| Hybe/Newjeans vs. J journalist j | The accused J journalist to manufacture the demands of Newjeans denigrated; recordings presented by defending Hybe; suggested that J had personal reasons. | I took the part of Hybe in a public dispute. |
| Reffecting of the GFIEM contract | He said that some members refused the renewal of the contract, they wanted to leave the industry. | Criticized for corporate prejudices, contradicting the subsequent activities of the members. |
| Case of embezzlement of Park Soo-Hong | Reported in defense of Park Soo-Hong, revealing harmful information for the part of the relatives. | I took the side of Park Soo-Hong in a family dispute. |
| Choi Min-Hwan/Yulhee Divorce | Published video by criticizing Yulhee with presumably distorted and inaccurate information. | Amply criticized for distorted reports against Yulhee. |
| Other cases (Choi Sung-Bong, April, Omega X, etc.) | Reported on the accusations (false cancer, bullying, aggression), often presenting its own perspective or evidence. | Accusations of prejudice, sometimes to take sides with companies, sometimes against the statements of other YouTubers. |
Despite the criticisms and legal battles, Lee Jin Ho remains active and maintains a strong following. It represents a new form of media figure, which obscures the lines between investigative journalism and digital sensationalism. In the YouTube era, where the clicks often exceed ethics, figures like Lee Jin I raise important questions about the responsibility, credibility and human cost of the viral content.
