The first trial of the YouTuber 'Beokga,' who was sued for damages by BJ Gwajip Se-yeon, has been postponed. It is reported that Beokga's side requested the postponement of the trial due to difficulties in hiring a lawyer because of social criticism.
According to the legal community on the 17th, Judge Lim Bok-kyu of the Seoul Central District Court postponed the first hearing originally scheduled for today to July 22. Beokga's side submitted a request to change the date on the 13th, explaining, "Given the socially criticized position and the high visibility of the case, it is difficult to hire a lawyer."
Currently, Beokga has not appointed a legal representative. In civil lawsuits, if a representative, such as a lawyer, is appointed, the party is not obliged to appear in person. However, if the party does not appoint a representative and also fails to appear in court, an unfavorable ruling may be rendered.
Beokga is cited as a representative of the so-called 'cyber licker' YouTubers. He has been controversial for producing content that targets anonymous individuals or celebrities with criticism and speculation.
This lawsuit stems from a video that Beokga posted last year, claiming that BJ Gwajip Se-yeon engaged in sexual relations for financial compensation and gambled in Las Vegas.
Gwajip Se-yeon filed a 30 million won damages lawsuit through the law firm Riu in September last year, and obtained partial evidence disclosure approval from the U.S. Northern District Court of California, securing some of Beokga's personal information. The operator of the YouTube channel has been identified as a man in his late 30s surnamed Park, residing in Korea.
Previously, Beokga stated through the YouTube community in February, "I have nothing to lose since my revenue has already been cut off, and I will fight with all my strength."