SUGA's drunk driving incident happened a month ago but it is still the main topic of the online community now. This also shows why there has been so much fake news or distorted news spread over the past time.
Specifically, one of the fake news and images about SUGA was reported by JTBC. In response to this action by a major media channel in кσяєα, The кσяєα Communications Standards Commission announced that they would take severe disciplinary action.
Below is the information we have collected about the punishment imposed on JTBC for defaming SUGA:
At the beginning of last month, the online community was in an uproar after the news of SUGA driving an electric kickboard after being drunk and falling near his apartment complex. Immediately after the news was revealed, a series of other news surrounding the incident were widely spread, regardless of its authenticity.
One of the most notable news at that time was the CCTV footage released by JTBC on August 7. In the first part of the news, JTBC aired CCTV footage of a kickboard pαѕѕing through the main road and confirmed that it belonged to SUGA. This news made the public's criticism and slander against the rapper even more intense.
However, surprisingly, the ρσℓι¢є later denied the person in the CCTV footage released by JTBC was not SUGA. It was not until a few days later that the leading кσяєαn news outlet confirmed their mistake in a press release. On August 16, a week after the CCTV footage was on air, JTBC issued an apology through a live broadcast for reporting false information.
As one of the top TV channels in кσяєα, JTBC's exclusive release of news about SUGA's drunk driving incident without ensuring its authenticity is definitely an irreparable mistake. Just because of JTBC's "mistake", SUGA has had to endure a lot of unnecessary criticism and slander. Even if SUGA has proven that what he wrote in his official apology is true, the public's reaction will not change.
Realizing the serious consequences of what JTBC - the country's major news channel - has done, The кσяєα Communications Standards Commission recently announced that it will severely punish this media outlet. On September 2, after holding a plenary meeting at the Broadcasting Center in Mokdong, Seoul, the кσяєα Communications Standards Commission issued a statement: "The committee has taken a firm stance declaring this as clear misinformation. We are to move forward with heavy punishment, as it is a basic principal not to broadcast unconfirmed information. It was dangerous to report to the public based on αѕѕumptions like this."
In addition, Mr. Ryu Hee Rim, Chairman of the Commission, said regarding this issue, "It seems that they were too hasty in this case, however, I think we need to hear from the people involved about why they decided to post an unconfirmed video as if it were real." Thus, the production team of JTBC Newsroom will attend a follow-up meeting and answer the Commission's questions to decide on the level of disciplinary action.
It is known that according to the "Press Arbitration Act" in South кσяєα is a bill that will force them to pay fines as well as monetary compensation to the affected parties. As far as the amount goes for compensation to the affected parties, the victim will decide what to demand. Fans are excited because the actions of a mainstream media outlet like JTBC are unacceptable. However, fans also expressed hope that The кσяєα Communications Standards Commission will impose heavy penalties to discipline this outlet, setting an example for other media outlets.
Fans left comments on this news:
- I know everyone wants them gone but no I want them humiliated. Make them do a more formal apology video. Make them have to play it at the beginning and end of each of their broadcast channels for 14 days at least (the number of days the false video was up).
- I snorted lmfao yoongi come get your bag
- @BTS_twt you can do the funniest thing ever
- Why do I expect him to take however much he gets from this and donate it somewhere?
- Finally... I hope Yoongi will take all channel.
- MIN YOONGI BASED ON YOUR REPUTATION, BASED ON HOW BIG U ARE. GET THEM BABY. Sue them for 100M $ and then we can buy that Bora island
- We are getting a bit of positive news now. I hope everything goes well, especially on yg case.
- I see some good suggestions in here. I just really hope Yoongi and Hybe make this count and make it painful so JBTC really learns their lesson and finally stops their attacks. Anyway, we all know the money is gonna come from SM
- Yoongi's revenge arc starts now
- Let's use that money for snacks, get it bestie
- Karma remains an ARMY and I love it.
- Yoongi should demand damages and use all the money to establish a journalism school or ethics program.
- throwing ideas out there... a "photoline of the directors of this company " bowing 190º to the victim asking for forgiveness (joking Im not the victim and knowing him he will not ask for anything)
