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[Kang Il-hong Close-Up] “The Blade of Cyber Wreckers”… The Warning Sent by Kim Se-ui’s Arrest Warrant Reputation trampled for views… repeated unverified exposés and provocative broadcasts Prosecution seeks arrest warrant — an unusual hardline move in a defamation case As prosecutors recently requested an arrest warrant for Kim Se-ui, head of the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute, a warrant hearing is scheduled for the 26th at the Seoul Central District Court. The case carries significance beyond a simple legal dispute between a celebrity and a YouTuber. Above all, the social impact is considerable because requesting an arrest warrant in a defamation case is itself uncommon. According to legal circles, prosecutors reportedly sought the warrant after comprehensively considering the repeated broadcasting of unverified one-sided claims, the seriousness of the matter, and concerns over destruction of evidence. Whether detention is actually approved depends on the court. The warrant could either be granted or dismissed. But more important than the outcome itself is the fact that judicial authorities are clearly not treating this matter lightly. The case began with allegations surrounding the private life of actor Kim Soo-hyun. Garosero Research Institute continuously raised issues regarding the relationship and private matters involving the late Kim Sae-ron and Kim Soo-hyun, releasing various recordings, photos, and messages that amplified the controversy. Kim Soo-hyun’s side strongly denied many of the claims, arguing that some may even have involved AI manipulation. Legal action followed, and investigations by police and prosecutors intensified, involving allegations such as defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act and violations of sexual violence laws. Personal attacks and ridicule spreading across comments, communities, and SNS The problem is that unverified claims were indiscriminately consumed through YouTube and social media throughout this process. Sensational titles, shocking thumbnails, and definitive wording instantly attract attention and boost views. But what remains afterward are irreversible scars left on a person’s life and reputation. At some point, society began equating “exposure” with justice, consuming even unverified claims as truth simply because “someone said it.” Naturally, some YouTube-based cyber wrecker channels have created a vicious cycle focused more on speed than fact-checking. In a structure where sensationalism directly translates into money, human dignity and privacy are easily exploited as content material, and public opinion often convicts someone before any court ruling is made. Comment sections, online communities, and social media overflow with personal attacks and mockery, and once a stigma is attached, it rarely disappears. Even if someone is later cleared of wrongdoing, their life is often already damaged. Malicious comments, rumors, and false accusations pushing stars into extreme suffering Celebrities are not obligated to endure baseless allegations and character assassination simply because they are public figures. Freedom of expression should also be protected only within boundaries that do not violate others’ rights and reputations. The entertainment industry has long suffered from the harm caused by “cyber violence.” Malicious comments, rumors, and the spread of false information have pushed many stars into severe psychological distress. Some halted their careers, while others suffered panic disorders and depression. Tragically, some never returned.

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