An elderly man in his 60s, identified as A, has been sentenced to 8 months in prison with 2 years of probation for stalking 15-year-old singer Oh Yu-jin. Oh Yu-jin gained fame after finishing third on the popular show “Miss Trot 3.”
The Changwon District Court’s Jinju Branch Criminal Chamber 3, led by Senior Judge Kim Do-hyung, handed down the sentence on the 30th of last month. In addition to the prison term and probation, A was ordered to attend a 40-hour stalking prevention lecture and face restrictions concerning the victim.
A persistently stalked Oh Yu-jin from May to November last year, claiming she was his daughter. He went as far as visiting her school and making multiple calls to her grandmother. Furthermore, A tarnished Oh’s reputation by leaving dozens of comments on YouTube spreading false information that he was her biological father.
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On an SBS current affairs program, A made baseless claims that Oh Yu-jin’s appearance and singing style were similar to his, asserting she was his daughter. He admitted to visiting her school to observe her from a distance, claiming emotional distress upon seeing her resemblance to himself.
Chief Judge Kim Do-hyung emphasized that A’s actions caused mental anguish to the victim and her family. Despite the prosecution’s demand for a one-year prison term and mandatory stalking treatment, the court’s decision reflects the severity of A’s misconduct and its impact on the victim.
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The case has raised concerns about the safety and privacy of celebrities and their families, highlighting the need for stronger protections against stalking and harassment in the entertainment industry.