Lee Seung Gi had previously defended his in-laws against the allegations.
The Korean Supreme Court has reportedly overturned a not-guilty verdict in the stock manipulation case of Lee Hong Heon, father-in-law of Lee Seung Gi.
According to reports from the legal industry on June 16, KST, the Third Division of the Supreme Court overturned the original judgment that acquitted Lee Hong Heon and his accomplice, who were indicted on charges of violating the Capital Markets Act. The case has been sent back to the Seoul High Court.
The Supreme Court reversed this ruling, declaring the appellate court’s judgment as erroneous,
— The Supreme Court
With this new judgment, singer-actor Lee Seung Gi’s agency, BIG PLANET MADE Entertainment, took proactive steps to protect him from any public onslaught, releasing an official statement urging people to refrain from spreading false information or malicious speculations. The statement, however, has seemingly attracted more criticism toward Lee Seung Gi.
The megastar had previously defended her in-laws against backlash through a lengthy statement on his Instagram, inviting more ire from the public. You can read about it here.
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