Mukbang YouTuber Tzuyang has gained the upper hand against the Garosero Research Institute and its representative Kim Se-Ui.
Previously, the Garosero Research Institute and Kim Se-Ui revealed in July of last year that Tzuyang was threatened by YouTuber Gu Jae-Yeok (real name Lee Jun-Hee) and others, unveiling related transcripts. Tzuyang was blackmailed based on the fact that she had worked in an entertainment establishment in the past. Subsequently, Tzuyang disclosed that she worked in an entertainment establishment due to her ex-boyfriend's violence and coercion, but Mr. Kim continued broadcasts claiming that Tzuyang's explanation was 'not true.'
In response, Tzuyang filed charges against Mr. Kim for violating the Stalking Punishment Act, as well as for threats and coercion. The police made a non-prosecution decision regarding Mr. Kim in February due to insufficient evidence, however, the prosecution accepted Tzuyang's objection and demanded a supplementary investigation.
On the 16th, Tzuyang reappeared at the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul. This was due to a victim investigation related to the supplementary investigation. However, it is reported that Tzuyang refused to be interrogated after about 30 to 40 minutes. In relation to this, Tzuyang's legal representative stated, 'It seemed that the police do not at all consider her a victim and it seems they have no intention of providing protection' and added, 'Furthermore, there were circumstances that made me suspicious of whether a fair investigation was being conducted, so we intend to reconsider the police investigation and will seek to be interrogated again if necessary.'
The following day, on the 17th, the 51st Civil Division of the Seoul Central District Court (Director General Park Sang-Eon) partially granted Tzuyang's provisional injunction request for the 'removal and prohibition of posting videos' against Gaseyeon and its representative Kim Se-Ui. This means the court accepted the applicant's request for temporary protection, preserving the relevant rights or status.
The court stated, 'It is evident that the content is sufficient to lower Tzuyang's social value and evaluation and infringes upon matters that should be protected as personal privacy,' and concluded, 'Posting this on a YouTube channel that an unspecified number of people can watch exceeds the scope of legitimate rights exercise.' Thus, Tzuyang gained the upper hand on this matter.
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