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Kim Hyun Joong’s side claimed today in court that his ex-girlfriend, Ms. Choi, caused the singer-actor massive financial damage.


At the first court hearing held today, June 3 KST, in the 1.6 billion won (approximately $1.3 million) damage claim suit between Kim Hyun Joong and Ms. Choi, his ex-girlfriend and mother of his son, Kim Hyun Joong’s side – the defendant – called two witnesses. Mr. Yang, CEO of Keyeast Entertainment was called as a witness by Kim Hyun Joong’s side to explain the damage caused by the scandal to the defendant. Keyeast manages Kim Hyun Joong. The second witness, referred to as “L,” was called to speak to the validity of Ms. Choi’s claims of miscarriage.

Mr. Yang claimed, “They say Hallyu star Song Joong Ki achieved a financial gain in the trillions of won, and if it hadn’t been for ‘A’s’ disclosure (referring to Ms. Choi), there was potential for Kim Hyun Joong to have achieved more than that.”

Mr. Yang explained that between the first report by “D” (referring to news outlet Dispatch) about Ms. Choi charging Kim Hyun Joong of assault that was released on August 22, 2014 KST and September 2, 2014 when Kim Hyun Joong was questioned by the police, 1,690 articles were written by the media.

He continued, “The defendant knew that if the issue wasn’t settled, more would come out. I saw the defendant shake in fear. So 20 days after the news about the assault, he gave 600 million won to Ms. Choi as settlement.” Mr. Yang explained, “The damage from contract cancellations and the like reaches billions of won as the pregnancy and assault were made known through the news media.”

Mr. Yang also revealed, “(I/We) found about about the assault charge through the first and exclusive report by news media ‘D’ in 2014. I called ‘D,’ which was releasing more suggestive exclusive reports. I said to the the ‘D’ company’s department head, ‘Why are you reporting only after listening to the woman’s side and none of ours? Will you only stop if Hyun Joong commits suicide because of the one-sided reports?’ The department head said, ‘What has gone out is only the tip of the iceberg; we have more information.’”

He continued, “There was a lot said, but in sum, it was about the pregnancy, assault, and miscarriage, and he said there was a massive amount of material and wouldn’t it be better if the case was quickly settled amicably.”

Kim Hyun Joong’s legal rep, attorney Lee Jae Man, stated, “For around three years, as news about the lawsuit, pregnancy, and assault were reported, Kim Hyun Joong was fatally damaged. The likes of 300 million won (approximately $253,000) as guarantee for the Mexico concert and Bejing concert, 600 million won (approximately $506,000) for the contract as a duty free mall model, the cancellation of his appearance in a 16-episode Chinese drama, he saw damages in billions of won.” He added, “The plaintiff dated the defendant, who is a celebrity, and she knew the news would fatally damage him as a celebrity.”

“L” was called as a witness by the defendant in regards to Ms. Choi’s claims of miscarriage, and he claimed that he/she saw her drinking sometime in the period between May 30 and June 2, 2014, the period during which Ms. Choi is said to have had surgery after her miscarriage.
“L” said, “‘A’ looked very happy and there was no bruises on her body. Because my friend is Kim Hyun Joong’s fan, I also knew what Kim Hyun Joong’s girlfriend’s face looked like. I sent an email to the defendant’s lawyer to say I wanted to be a witness because I saw her and what she looked like during the time she claims to have been assaulted and had a miscarriage.”

Ms. Choi’s lawyer countered that Ms. Choi was wearing different colored clothing than the one that the witness is claiming she wore that day. Also, Ms. Choi drove home on June 2. The lawyer questioned whether “L” really saw her, saying other people saw the bruises on Ms. Choi’s arm at that time.


The chief judge said the court will call the plaintiff for questioning on July 8, then the defendant, and if necessary, call them together.

In April of 2015, Ms. Choi filed a lawsuit against Kim Hyun Joong for damages worth 1.6 billion won due to physical and psychological harm.


Sources: Nate original / Star original / YTN original / Sports Today original / Soompi translation

Date: 2016-06-08 03:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rmarques.livejournal.com
Is his legal team trolling?

Date: 2016-06-08 03:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] iznanassi.livejournal.com
I heard in SK that defamation suits only need to prove damages were intentionally made, so they dont have to be. Its entirely possible this is acceptable and will get him a win.

Date: 2016-06-08 03:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] chikage-chan.livejournal.com
Wouldn't it count as damages only if KHJ's side can prove the accusation to be false, though? Idk how it works in SK, but all the money he allegedly lost was because of his own actions that caused the breach of contracts and such. In the end, had Dispatch had access to the info beforehand or not, the media would still report everything about it as soon as Ms. Choi went to the police or filled a lawsuit against him. If anyone could sue for damages just by proving loss, any dating scandal would be basis for a lawsuit, i guess.

Any lawyers from SK, please enlighten us XD

Date: 2016-06-08 04:00 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] iznanassi.livejournal.com
That's what I meant by "all he has to prove", as in the false claims portion isnt included. So it doesnt matter whether its false or not so long as you're purposely trying to damage someone's reputation :/.

Yes anyone COULD sue but it's a matter of if it's worth it and in the process would they lose even more? In this case KHJ isn't suing the media either, hes countersuing Choi directly bc he can make the case that she had intent. It would be really hard to prove the media had intent to destroy a company just bc they reported news about it lol.

Date: 2016-06-08 04:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] chikage-chan.livejournal.com
Hum, I see... The way I saw the case, she was accusing him of crimes, which in Brazilian law doesn't account for defamation if the crimes are proven true (if I remember well, it's been 6 years since I studied criminal law lol). It's still fucked up in terms of justice if he gets to get any money out of this case, though.

Date: 2016-06-08 03:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] chikage-chan.livejournal.com
As a lawyer, i totally believe everyone has the right to a fair trial and appropriate defense, but his team could at least TRY to bullshit a little less, come on. This is embarrassing.

Date: 2016-06-08 03:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] skidadler.livejournal.com
I can't believe that this is still a thing.

Date: 2016-06-08 03:54 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] scionofawhisper.livejournal.com
he's also going to be releasing an album called 'the Best of KIM HYUN JOONG ~5th Anniversary Edition~' in Japan In the fall. :/
he's got no shame...

Date: 2016-06-08 04:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] chikage-chan.livejournal.com
I will make it my life's mission to hide his albums behind other people's every chance I get

Date: 2016-06-22 09:24 pm (UTC)
krissasaur: (+JWEST: Shigeoka ▬▬▬  👍👍)
From: [personal profile] krissasaur
I give you my support.

Date: 2016-06-08 04:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] carra-mia.livejournal.com
Before this whole fuckery he was literally nobody in terms of wide public recognition, like what he had - one succesfull drama years ago and empty stare of the soulless fish?

Like dude was hanging there purely by his fandom and nobody that fandom aside cared.
And they compare this to string of super popular projects with flawless military service on dessert?
When I thought that this ordeal can't be any more embarassing...

Date: 2016-06-08 11:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ty.livejournal.com
"empty stare of the soulless fish"

omg, lol

Date: 2016-06-08 04:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mad-nux.livejournal.com
ugly face+dead fish eyes+cant act. nope!

Date: 2016-06-08 04:55 pm (UTC)

Date: 2016-06-08 04:56 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amandaplan.livejournal.com
they do have similar faces lol cheeks and eyes? but khj's acting skills are no match and then add on his horrible personality so no he wouldn't have gotten as far.

Date: 2016-06-08 05:45 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lovelyxbeauty.livejournal.com
I thought this piece of trash was in the army?

Date: 2016-06-08 06:44 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sra-interesante.livejournal.com
ugh ... more like this scandal made him relevant for once

Date: 2016-06-08 08:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lonesomes.livejournal.com
i don't know why they thought dragging sjk's name into this would somehow make the public be on his side. what was their thought process "yes let's compare him to the most popular and well-loved actor rn that totally makes sense!". gross.

Date: 2016-06-08 11:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ty.livejournal.com
From US here so maybe a dumb question. When a man is on his military service time, can he leave to go to court or other things?

As for KHJ, this is just a big mess. :(

Date: 2016-06-09 12:21 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elisaorange.livejournal.com
Why doesn't this b-tch just disappear once and for all. His name won't ever get out of the media, what a nightmare. And his supporters are actually still going strong on some sites, I just...

Date: 2016-06-09 09:59 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] milkmp3.livejournal.com
song joong ki the min he hears about this

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