Idol Extorted for Having Relations in a Rental Car, Rental Owner Sentenced to Prison

Kapanlagi.com - The extortion case involving a K-Pop idol has just shocked the public. A rental car owner in South Korea was found guilty of extorting a pair of idols after discovering footage from a dashboard camera.

The perpetrator, who rented a van to a female idol, threatened to spread their intimate recordings. The Incheon District Court sentenced the perpetrator to eight months in prison with a two-year probation period. Meanwhile, don't forget to read other news about K-Pop idols on Liputan6.com!

1. Chronology of the Extortion Incident

This case began in February of last year when the perpetrator rented a van to a member of a K-Pop girl group. After the vehicle was returned, the perpetrator reviewed the dashcam footage and discovered an intimate scene between the female idol and a male singer.

The perpetrator sent threatening messages to the idol, accusing her of inappropriate behavior. He even mentioned the name of the male singer's group involved in the video.

The perpetrator demanded money on the grounds that the vehicle was worth 47 million won (about Rp 560 million). He requested half of that value as a reward for not spreading the footage.

2. Ongoing Threats from the Perpetrator

Although the idol had paid twice, the perpetrator continued to threaten to release the video if more money was not given. He claimed that his car camera was recording in real-time.

Out of fear, the idol transferred a total of 9.8 million won (about Rp 100 million) to the perpetrator in three payments. This shows how serious the threats received by the victim were.

3. Legal Process and Court Decision

The Incheon District Court has finally declared the perpetrator guilty of extortion. Judge Gong Woo Jin sentenced on October 18, 2025, considering the guilty plea of the defendant.

The perpetrator was sentenced to eight months in prison, but the sentence was suspended with a two-year probation period. In addition, he is also required to undergo 120 hours of community service.

4. FAQ for This Case

What happened to the K-Pop idol in this case?

The K-Pop idol was extorted by the car rental owner after intimate recordings were found in the rental van.

How much money did the idol pay in total?

The idol transferred a total of 9.8 million won to the perpetrator in three payments.

What sentence did the perpetrator receive?

The perpetrator was sentenced to eight months in prison with a two-year probation period and 120 hours of community service.

When was the court decision made?

The court decision was made on October 18, 2025, by Judge Gong Woo Jin.

(kpl/pit)