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가수 에일리가 누드 사진 유출 경위를 밝힌 데 대해 한류 연예정보 사이트 ‘올케이팝’이 반박하고 나섰다.
앞서 11일 에일리의 소속사 YMC엔터테인먼트 측은 보도자료를 통해 온라인상에 유포된 에일리의 누드사진은 유명속옷 모델을 미끼로 사기를 당한 것이라며, 올케이팝 직원인 에일리의 전 남자친구가 사진을 불법 유포한 것이라고 해명했다.
이에 올케이팝은 12일 ‘YMC엔터테인먼트(이하 YMC)의 주장에 대한 6Theory Media의 입장’이란 제목의 글을 통해 입장을 밝혔다.
이 글에서 올케이팝은 “지난 6월28일 캐나다에 거주하고 있는 남성이 에일리의 누드 사진을 3500달러(한화 약 375만원)에 팔겠다고 연락을 취했다”고 밝혔다. 이어 올케이팝은 “이 남성은 사진의 소유자가 아니라 중간 연결자였으며 증거로 샘플 사진을 보냈다”면서 “우리는 거래를 거부했고 이 사실을 YMC에 알렸다”고 주장했다.
이후 올케이팝은 에일리 누드사진이 유포되기 직전인 10일, 앞서 연락이 왔던 남성으로부터 온라인 주소가 있는 메일을 받았다고 설명했다. 당시 이 남성은 이미 온라인상에 에일리의 누드 사진을 유포한 상황이었고 이에 뉴스매체로서 보도했다는 것이 올케이팝 측의 주장이다.
특히 올케이팝은 “YMC에서 지목한 직원이 과거 에일리와 데이트한 적은 있지만 에일리의 누드 기사와는 무관하다”면서 “지금까지 제보 받았던 이메일을 모두 소장하고 있음을 덧붙이며, YMC가 공식입장대로 소송을 벌인다면 이를 모두 공개하며 끝까지 진실을 밝히겠다”고 글을 끝맺었다.
한편 에일리의 누드사진 파문에 YMC는 11일 공식 입장을 통해 “에일리의 누드 사진은 미국 거주 당시 미국의 유명 속옷 모델 캐스팅 제의를 받아 카메라 테스트용이라는 명목하에 촬영된 사진”이라고 밝히면서, 유출 경로에 대해 “올케이팝에 재직 중인 전 남자친구에게 사진을 보낸 것”이라고 설명했다. 이와 함께 누드사진 유포자에 대해 강력하게 법적 대응하겠다고 밝힌 상황이다. (헤럴드 생생뉴스)
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Accusations heap on Ailee's nude photo leak
By Park Han-na
The nude photo scandal surrounding Korean singer Ailee took a twist on Tuesday as a U.S.-based Korean pop news site that uploaded them stuck to its story that it had taken the images from an online forum.
On Sunday, allkpop posted a set of nude photos of the 24-year-old singer in an article titled “Purported pre debut nude photos of Ailee leaked,” sending instant shock waves throughout the Korean music industry.
But Ailee’s agency, YMC Entertainment, suggested a different version of how the photos had been distributed.
“The photos were from a camera test shoot for a famous underwear company that Ailee had taken when she was living in the U.S.,” the agency said in a statement.
The agency said the modeling offer turned out to be a fraud and Ailee reported the case to local police. Afterward, she discussed the incident with her then boyfriend Daniel Lee and sent the photos to him as part of their discussions. The agency did not specify when the photos were taken but identified the man as Lee, who is now working as a reporter for allkpop.
YMC’s statement was interpreted as a signal that it suspects Lee might be behind the leak.
In response, allkpop put out another article Tuesday (Korean time). “Although Ailee is a victim, so is Daniel Lee, as false allegations were made by YMC, defaming our employee,” it read.
The U.S. site said an individual claiming to broker on behalf of the owner of Ailee’s nude pictures sent a sample image “for proof” and tried to sell the photos for $3,500 (3.7 million won) in June. Allkpop said it refused to buy the photos and instead informed Ailee’s agency about the offer.
“They (YMC) replied that we (allkpop) were most likely making everything up and brushed it off,” the media said. “We very clearly stated that if the photos were to show up online we would have to write the story as that is our job and duty as a news site.”
While accusations flew across the Pacific, a wave of frantic online searches for her nude photos swept many online communities in Korea and elsewhere, resulting in a wide circulation of the pictures on social networks.
YMC said it would take strong measures against the initial circulator for violating privacy.
Debuting in 2012, Ailee rose into the spotlight with her strong vocal and memorable performances on TV talent show “Immortal Song Season 2.” She released the Japanese version of her hit debut single “Heaven” in Japan on Nov. 6.
(hnpark@heraldcorp.com)
Accusations heap on Ailee's nude photo leak
By Park Han-na
The nude photo scandal surrounding Korean singer Ailee took a twist on Tuesday as a U.S.-based Korean pop news site that uploaded them stuck to its story that it had taken the images from an online forum.
On Sunday, allkpop posted a set of nude photos of the 24-year-old singer in an article titled “Purported pre debut nude photos of Ailee leaked,” sending instant shock waves throughout the Korean music industry.
But Ailee’s agency, YMC Entertainment, suggested a different version of how the photos had been distributed.
“The photos were from a camera test shoot for a famous underwear company that Ailee had taken when she was living in the U.S.,” the agency said in a statement.
The agency said the modeling offer turned out to be a fraud and Ailee reported the case to local police. Afterward, she discussed the incident with her then boyfriend Daniel Lee and sent the photos to him as part of their discussions. The agency did not specify when the photos were taken but identified the man as Lee, who is now working as a reporter for allkpop.
YMC’s statement was interpreted as a signal that it suspects Lee might be behind the leak.
In response, allkpop put out another article Tuesday (Korean time). “Although Ailee is a victim, so is Daniel Lee, as false allegations were made by YMC, defaming our employee,” it read.
The U.S. site said an individual claiming to broker on behalf of the owner of Ailee’s nude pictures sent a sample image “for proof” and tried to sell the photos for $3,500 (3.7 million won) in June. Allkpop said it refused to buy the photos and instead informed Ailee’s agency about the offer.
“They (YMC) replied that we (allkpop) were most likely making everything up and brushed it off,” the media said. “We very clearly stated that if the photos were to show up online we would have to write the story as that is our job and duty as a news site.”
While accusations flew across the Pacific, a wave of frantic online searches for her nude photos swept many online communities in Korea and elsewhere, resulting in a wide circulation of the pictures on social networks.
YMC said it would take strong measures against the initial circulator for violating privacy.
Debuting in 2012, Ailee rose into the spotlight with her strong vocal and memorable performances on TV talent show “Immortal Song Season 2.” She released the Japanese version of her hit debut single “Heaven” in Japan on Nov. 6.
(hnpark@heraldcorp.com)
