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Yang Hyun-seok, “There has been a lot of speculation for 4 years…please give us a chance to train K-pop juniors.”
Former CEO Yang Hyun-seok attends appeal trial
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Daehee Lee = The prosecution opened a second trial against Yang Hyun-seok, former general producer (CEO) of YG Entertainment, who was acquitted in the first trial on charges of threatening an informant to cover up drug charges against rapper BI (Kim Han-bin). also requested a prison sentence.
The prosecution requested three years in prison as in the first trial at the trial held on the 27th at the Seoul High Court Criminal Division 6-3 (Presiding Judge Eui-young Lee, Jong-chan Won, and Won-cheol Park) on charges of threatening retaliation and other charges under the Aggravated Punishment Act for former CEO Yang.
The prosecution said, “Through this crime, we succeeded in suppressing B.I’s initial investigation, and made enormous criminal profits through his global entertainment activities, a significant portion of which went to Yang Hyun-suk, the company’s largest shareholder.” “It is a ruling that misunderstands legal principles and applies lenient standards to illegal actions and false statements,” he argued.
Regarding the crime of coercing an interview under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes, which was added as a preliminary indictment in the second trial, “It is very clear that Yang Hyun-suk used his social status to call the informant to the company building and demand a reversal, which amounts to an exercise of power,” and “He is definitely guilty.” “Please sentence me.”
In his final statement, former CEO Yang said, “Despite the situation where many speculations were rampant over the past four years, I quietly hoped that the truth would be revealed as soon as possible. Now, I will return to my position and freely train younger singers who will lead K-pop and create great content.” “I sincerely ask you to give me a chance.”
He also said, “After establishing YG in 1997 after Seo Taiji and Boys, we have devoted ourselves to discovering numerous singers and turning them into stars for 27 years, paying special attention to becoming an example to society and younger singers.” He added, “Through this work, I feel a sense of responsibility.” “I have seriously reflected on my mission and calling, and I will work very carefully to prevent anything that could become an excuse,” he said.
Former CEO Yang was indicted on charges of cajoling and threatening Mr. A in an attempt to stymie the investigation after Mr. A, a former trainee who was arrested by the police on drug charges in August 2016, stated that he was suspected of purchasing drugs from B.I. However, he was acquitted in the first trial. . B.I was belatedly indicted and sentenced to three years in prison and four years of probation.
The court will hold a hearing on former CEO Yang’s appeal decision on November 8.
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