[Link is to original article in Korean]
The YouTuber who previously exposed the identities of the assailants in the ‘Miryang Middle School Girls Gang Rape’ case has now announced plans to reveal the whereabouts of the perpetrators involved in the ‘Supporting Actress Sisters’ Death’ case.
On the 30th of last month, a post appeared on the YouTube channel ‘Narak Archive’ community, stating, “I have contacted the mother of the supporting actress sisters case and received permission to cover the story in a video.” The post added, “I promise that my subscribers and I will let her know she is not alone.”
‘Narak Archive’ also disclosed parts of the conversation with the mother, identified as Ms. Jang. When ‘Narak Archive’ mentioned, “We reached out to discuss your case,” Ms. Jang responded, “I have been crying since yesterday. I am very thankful and have nothing more to say. I agree.”
The incident dates back to 2004, when Ms. A began working as a supporting actress after being introduced to the field by her younger sister, Ms. B. Ms. A was raped by four men, including a supporting actor team leader, and was sexually assaulted by eight others. Although Ms. A reported the perpetrators to the police, she allegedly suffered secondary victimization at their hands.
Under constant threats from her assailants, Ms. A eventually withdrew her complaint in 2006, resulting in the perpetrators being released without charges.
Ms. A, tormented by psychological distress, took her own life in 2009. A month later, her younger sister Ms. B, who had introduced her to the job, was found dead with a note asking for justice for her sister. Their father also passed away two months later from a brain hemorrhage.
Ms. Jang, now left alone, filed a civil lawsuit against the perpetrators in 2014. However, the court ruled against her, citing the statute of limitations for claiming damages (three years) had expired. The perpetrators counter-sued Ms. Jang for defamation, but she was acquitted in 2017.
Ms. Jang continues her fight, staging solo protests to expose the identities of the unpunished perpetrators and running a YouTube channel in her name.
In a video uploaded last March, Ms. Jang stated, “I’ve been sued about 30 times by the perpetrators. Some have completely stopped working to continue suing me,” adding, “In Korea, there is a bizarre law that allows perpetrators to extort money from victims.” She vowed, “I will win and get revenge. Share the atrocities committed by these demons. It is my daughters’ last wish.”