Perpetrator arrested for malicious harassment of actress Shin Se Kyung

An individual responsible for years of malicious online harassment targeting actress Shin Se Kyung has been apprehended.
Shin Se Kyung's agency confirmed that she was in custody. The agency states that the accused had long been cyber-harassing, including spreading malicious defamations, threats, and fake news against the actress herself, her fans, and even her relatives. These crimes have driven severe psychological pain to those who were attacked, causing the agency to file complaints against the defendant.
Below is the full statement from The Present Company:
"This is The Present Company.
We would like to inform you that the perpetrator who has been persistently engaging in cyber harassment against actress Shin Se Kyung has been apprehended through legal procedures.
The perpetrator has, for several years, continuously engaged in acts of intimidation, malicious slander, the circulation of false information, and insulting behavior not only toward the actress but also her fans, family, and those around her across various online platforms. These actions have caused severe psychological distress to the victims, and legal proceedings against the perpetrator are currently underway.
To resolve this matter, The Present Company has worked with the law firm Ascendant Yoolbon, operating a dedicated team for several months to collect evidence and utilize every possible legal measure. In particular, the valuable reports from fans have been a tremendous help in this process.
Our company will continue to take all necessary legal measures to protect the rights and interests of our artists and staff. We also make it clear that we will respond firmly and without exception to any similar incidents in the future.
Cyber harassment, which exploits anonymity and goes beyond the bounds of freedom of expression, has become a serious social issue. We will continue to work toward eradicating such behavior and hope that this arrest contributes to fostering a culture of responsible and healthy communication.
Once again, we deeply thank the fans for their reports and support. The Present Company promises to do its utmost to safeguard the activities and rights of our artists moving forward.
Thank you"
This case also throws into relief how this mode of cyber harassment and more specifically its severity for some public figures is in place. The Present Company made drastic moves, with fans, or at least legal experts, rallying on for this cause as yet reminding that online misdeed carries real consequences.
This has been reaffirmed by the agency who promised to take all the measures possible against harassment cases in future. Fans have rallied to support Shin Se Kyung and her agency, which is now looking forward to other cases of harassment being filed with the hope that this incident sparks an ongoing conversation about creating a healthier and more respectful online culture.