Yang Hyun Suk, accused of covering up a drug investigation, found guilty on appeal...6 months in prison, suspended for 1 year

YG Entertainment's general producer Yang Hyun Suk was tried on charges of trying to cover up a drug investigation into singer BI (formeriKON) and was found not guilty in the first trial.
was found guilty at the appeals court. On the 8th, the Seoul High Court decided on an appeal against Yang Hyun Suk, who was charged with violating the Act on Aggravated Punishment of Certain Crimes (Threat of Retaliation, etc.)
A trial date has been set. On that day, the court overturned the original judgment and sentenced Yang Hyun Suk to six months in prison, suspended for one year. Mr. Kim, a YG manager, was sentenced to prison.
He was sentenced to four months in prison, suspended for one year. The court found that the victim's statement was not natural, as there was no evidence of a specific threat of harm, and it was difficult to see that it was enough to cause fear. However, the interview is strong.
Regarding the charges, it was found that Yang Hyun Suk, as YG's representative, scolded the office, which was felt to be a psychological burden and pressure, and could not be seen as an use of force.
I decided that it would be possible. Yang Hyun Suk is accused of coaxing and threatening Mr. A, who provided public information about former member B.I of iKON's suspected drug use, to change his statement. Mr. A
In 2016, when he was being questioned by police on suspicion of drug use, he changed his statement. Later, in 2019, public interest information was provided through the National Rights and Interest Commission that there was external pressure from Yang Hyun Suk.
It is true that Yang Hyun Suk met and spoke with Mr. A, but Mr. A's side claims that he threatened and coerced him into making false statements, such as saying, ``It's not my job to kill you alone in the entertainment industry.'' of
He has denied the allegations as impossible. Prior to this, the prosecution asked the court to impose a three-year prison sentence, but the trial court said, ``In addition to inconsistent statements, there was no direct evidence.''
In addition, Yang Hyun Suk's statements were not sufficient proof that he caused fear in the victim,'' and he was acquitted.