”SEVENTEEN” MIN-GYU, the poster who leaked the revealing photos... ended up being sued

MIN-GYU, a member of the Korean boy band "SEVENTEEN," who serves as the Asian PR ambassador for the French cosmetics brand "L'OCCITANE," posted revealing photos on social media.
According to an online community on the 5th, a netizen named A
has filed a lawsuit against the L'OCCITANE Korea employee who leaked unofficial nude photos of MIN-GYU on social media for violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes (using cameras, etc.)
On the 4th, A filed a complaint with the Seoul Gangnam Police Station on suspicion of taking unauthorized photographs. A said, "A L'OCCITANE Korea employee posted unauthorized photographs on SN
When the photos were leaked to S's account, and he revealed his feelings by saying, "I'm worried and can't delete them," it is determined that he was aware that the photos could induce sexual desire or sexual shame.
"It is believed that the employee was aware that the photograph was a 'photo,'" he said, explaining the purpose of the allegation, "and we strongly urge the police to immediately begin an investigation and to subject the relevant employee to severe punishment."
Previously, a netizen who is believed to be an employee of L'OCCITANE KOREA recently posted a photo of MIN-GYU taken during an advertisement shoot on his Instagram story.
He posted several photos that appeared to be of MIN-GYU, but these photos contained many revealing images, including one of MIN-GYU's shirtless body, which caused controversy.
This netizen posted a photo in particular and wrote, "MIN-GYU took up most of the photo... I'm worried.
I wasn't able to delete it, but I think it's time to clean it up," which drew criticism from fans for violating their privacy.
As soon as the affair grew, L'OCCITANE
On the 3rd of this month, L'OCCITA Korea released an official statement stating, "We have recently
Regarding the incident in which unofficial photos related to NE's Asia Ambassador campaign were posted on the SNS of our company staff without permission, we accept full responsibility without any excuses.
The company also stated that it had removed the employee from his duties and taken personnel measures (putting him on standby), and that it had instructed all employees to refrain from posting on artists' copyrights in order to prevent similar incidents from recurring.
"We will implement educational programs on the importance of copyright, image rights, publicity rights, and privacy rights so that all employees understand and are able to uphold them."