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Recall the real Codename 66’s younger brother? He popped up in ep 9. I’m certain he’ll be back in ep 10. Plus Gold teeth should be making his stage left entrance in ep 10.
I feel we’re being set up for season 2. And if there’s a season 2 then Agent Kim CANNOT DIE!!!

Totally agree. I’ve seen them before in countless dramas but this is the first drama that instigated an Amazon purchase of KOPIKO just to see what they taste like.

Dropping after 4th episode is fine but a 1 rating is not fair to the full drama itself. My objection isn’t to your POV. But your POV after 4 episodes should be placed in the Comments section.

Completely agree!!!

I admit it has disturbed me a bit, especially beg of Ep 8. But I think that was some of the director’s intention. Some KDramas use over the top stories to communicate deeper truths. Agent Kim is one of them. I can’t take the drama itself too seriously but I can glean the underlying truths. Respectfully posted.

@Lee Jun Ho
Amazing! Respect to you for all your hard work putting this information together. Thank you for sharing it here in MDL. Your post should help answer questions for anybody who is or has honestly remained in doubt about KSH.

I was new to KDramas last year when I learned about KSH and this scandal (about 2 months into it by then). I have followed this case very closely ever since.

I have mentioned in other posts on other platforms where my doubts of KSH’s guilt stemmed from several issues, but primarily around the ability for such a relationship between two well known celebrities to exist, secretly, based on public information about their many respective projects, etc. It made no sense to me, given how celebrities lives are managed, for them to have had a relationship when she was 15-17, unnoticed by others in the profession. Surely someone with a conscience about KSR’s age would have confronted KSH and/or notified the authorities - especially her parents!

Another reason for my doubts of his guilt came from a clinical professional friend who confirmed my understanding that the serious labels ‘pedophile’ and ‘groomer’ cannot be determined without criminal and or psychological examination. To accuse someone of either of these without proof is a-kin to defamation - even for public figures. Those labels are so serious that, when ‘haters’ use them so callously in these posts about KSH, it is understandable (and I believe appropriate) that his supporters -who have kept themselves knowledgeable about this case- get inflamed and shoot posts back at them.

You have articulated what I had thought, and so much more, far better than I ever could have. Along with all the other supporters, I am pleased the allegations against KSH have been legally proven false and that the main accuser is behind bars awaiting his day in court.

I am not an anti-fan of Kim Sae Ron. She was valuable human being and a highly talented actress who left this world far too early. My support for KSH and his innocence in no way reflects on my absolute sorrow for her tragic passing. I know I am not alone in those feelings. May she rest in peace.

The first scene in Ep 8 - I was horrified. So Ji Sub is such a greate actor!! Throughout this entire drama, you can feel his emotions right along with him.

Do you think Gold teeth will take Hye-ri?

Your mission will be a success. I have seen them in Asian stores.

Interesting. Recall, (ep8) when she called to find out where he was, Kim told Sang-a not to say anything to General
Jang.

All points noted and appreciated.

It is unfortunate that the unintelligent, willfully ignorant posts may be considered mere opinion by investigators. But collection and investigation of these posts and their sources is needed to determine if they are mere opinion or a coordinated effort to, at the very least, manipulate public opinion against KSH.

It’s also a case study, for those who are actually studying cyber crimes, in how to harass a celebrity, and manipulate public opinion while staying
under the legal thresholds of
stalking and defamation.

Again, I appreciate your post.

Noted and appreciated.
I have, however, said my peace. Have a blessed day.

Your sarcasm blanked in false kindness is noted.

I am not some online justice police. I’m a responsible viewer who, along with others who are of the same mind, are boiling mad at repeated attacks on an innocent human being by the willfully ignorant.

I was not planning to engage specific haters beyond the education I already posted. It’s there now if they are willing to read so they can increase their understanding and heed that information as the kindest warning to stop and avoid potentially serious consequences that they will probably receive.

I appreciate your comments. I would take the helping someone understand approach if they were honestly confused about this issue regarding KSH. But these people are either willfully ignorant or they only wish to continue to spew lies. I wasn’t grandstanding as @daladajang called it.. I was backing up my warnings with specific details about what they continue to do - slander and defaming KSH and what the consequences could very well be for them. On another MDL thread, a fan of KSH said these hate comments are being collected as evidence of continued harassment against KSH. So all the hate comments aren’t going unnoticed.

I don’t know what you mean.

Really happy to hear this news! Trauma Code is a fun, action filled drama and Ji Ji Hoon and Choo Young Woo are great together.

Good idea! Thanks!!!

@daldajang Can a cyberstalker or cyber wrecker be held criminally liable if they are in one country and the victim is in South Korea? Short answer is Yes. But scroll up for the complete answer in my separate post. You may want to quit posting such trash.

Scroll down to read my posts on the definitions of Cyberstalker and Cyber Defamation (a/k/a Cyber Wrecker).
After you read them, you haters out there might want to quit posting now after you consider this:

Can a cyberstalker or cyber wrecker be held criminally liable if they are in one country and the victim is in South Korea?

Yes. In many cases they can—but it depends on jurisdiction, the country’s laws, and whether authorities cooperate across borders.

South Korea has become one of the more aggressive countries in prosecuting cyber harassment, cyber defamation, and online stalking. If the victim is in South Korea and the harmful conduct has effects there, Korean authorities may investigate even if the perpetrator is abroad.

Here are the main considerations:

* South Korean jurisdiction. Korean prosecutors may claim jurisdiction when conduct committed overseas causes harm within South Korea. This is especially true if the victim is a Korean citizen or resident and the online activity targets them in Korea.
* Type of offense. Depending on the conduct, charges could include:
* Cyberstalking under Korea’s Anti-Stalking Act.
* Criminal defamation or insult (South Korea criminalizes certain forms of defamation, including some true statements if made publicly without sufficient public interest).
* Violations of the Information and Communications Network Act.
* Extortion, blackmail, threats, or coercion.
* Distribution of fabricated or manipulated images or videos.
* Interference with business if coordinated online campaigns intentionally damage a person’s commercial activities.
* International cooperation. If the suspect is in another country, South Korea generally cannot simply arrest them there. Instead it may seek assistance through:
* Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs).
* Requests to foreign law enforcement.
* Interpol notices in appropriate cases.
* Extradition treaties, if the alleged offense qualifies and both countries’ laws permit extradition.

What if the person is in the United States?

If the cyberstalker is in the U.S. and the victim is in South Korea:

* Korean authorities can request assistance from U.S. authorities.
* U.S. investigators may pursue violations of U.S. federal or state law if the conduct also violates American law (such as interstate stalking, threats, or cyber harassment).
* Extradition is possible in some cases, but it is relatively uncommon for lower-level online harassment. It becomes more likely when the conduct involves serious crimes such as extortion, large-scale fraud, child exploitation, or organized criminal activity.

What if there are many people involved?

This is where “cyber wreckers” (사이버 렉카) become legally interesting.

If multiple individuals knowingly coordinate to:

* spread false information,
* harass a victim,
* encourage others to attack them,
* profit from defamatory content,
* or continue harassment after warnings,

they may each face liability. Prosecutors can also investigate whether they acted as part of a conspiracy or criminal enterprise, depending on the evidence.

A real-world example

Recent high-profile Korean cases involving celebrities have shown that prosecutors are increasingly willing to investigate:

* YouTubers,
* anonymous social media users,
* foreign account holders,
* and people who monetized defamatory or stalking content.

Even when suspects are overseas, Korean investigators may seek subscriber records, IP information, financial records, and platform data through international legal channels.

So the short answer is: yes, a cyberstalker or cyber wrecker located in another country can potentially be criminally prosecuted for conduct targeting someone in South Korea. Whether prosecution actually occurs depends on the seriousness of the conduct, the evidence, the laws of both countries, and the willingness of authorities to cooperate internationally.

Are you saying because the haters are sitting in their US basements, slinging their digital mud, KSH has a higher burden of proof to prove his innocence?