BJ Gwajuseyon wins second round against 'Bbeokga' over gambling allegations

BJ Gwajuseyon has won a partial victory in an appellate court in a damages lawsuit against "cyber wrecker" YouTuber Bbeokga.

An appeals court upheld a lower court ruling ordering Bbeokga to pay Gwajuseyon 10 million won ($7,200) in damages, according to Yonhap.

"Cyber wrecker" refers to YouTubers who generate revenue by sensationalizing other people's incidents and controversies.

Bbeokga had posted videos on his YouTube channel alleging that Gwajuseyon had engaged in sexual relations in exchange for money and had gambled in Las Vegas.

Gwajuseyon filed a lawsuit against Bbeokga in September 2024, seeking 30 million won in damages, citing reputational harm and emotional distress caused by the allegations.