SOURCE: 에스파·뉴진스·르세라핌에 '나체 합성' 330회…제작범, 감형받은 결정적 이유
A man who created and distributed sexually exploitative materials by editing the faces of members of famous idol groups such as Aespa, LE SSERAFIM, and NewJeans onto nude photos has been sentenced to prison with a suspended sentence.
According to legal sources on the 25th, the Uijeongbu District Court sentenced A, who was indicted without detention for violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (editing and fabrication of false videos), to 1 year and 6 months in prison, suspended for 3 years.
The court also ordered A to complete 40 hours of lectures about sexual violence treatment and a 5-year employment ban at institutions related to children, adolescents, and the disabled.
A is accused of operating a Telegram chat room or about 4 months since December 2024. During this time, he allegedly created and posted over 300 fabricated videos by editing the faces of famous celebrities and his acquaintances onto nude photos. The content reportedly included members of popular idol groups such as Aespa, LE SSERAFIM, and NewJeans.
The court pointed out, "A committed serious wrongdoing by creating and posting fabricated videos capable of causing sexual humiliation to female celebrities and acquaintances for his own sexual satisfaction and vanity. The damage is significant given the possibility that these videos could be distributed indiscriminately."
The court also explained its reasoning behind the sentencing, saying, "The sentence was determined after considering all relevant circumstances. He reached a settlement with some of the victims. He is also a a first-time offender and he did not obtain financial gain from this."
