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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Johnny Somali? Viral Kick streamer facing up to 46 years in jail for racist pranks in South Korea
(Image via X/@DefiantLs) If you've ever doom-scrolled Kick or Twitter and seen the name Johnny Somali popping up for all the wrong reasons, here's the tea. From viral chaos in Japan to seriously disturbing behaviour in South Korea, this streamer has gone from clickbait king to courtroom regular. And now? He's facing up to 46 years in prison. Here's everything we know about the messy, wild, and now criminally serious saga of Johnny Somali. Who Is Johnny Somali? Johnny Somali, real name Ramsey Khalid Ismael, is an American streamer who made waves (read: bad ones) for pulling off obscene, disrespectful stunts across Asia—all on stream. His platform of choice? Kick. His content? Mostly loud, obnoxious, often racist 'pranks' that somehow always crossed the line. He first blew up in 2024 for broadcasting chaos in Japan and Israel. But when he took that same energy to South Korea, things didn't go as viral—they went criminal. Why This American Streamer Is Facing Prison In South Korea Why South Korea Is Not Playing Around Unlike other countries that mostly ignored or deported him, South Korean authorities clapped back hard. Johnny's been hit with a growing list of charges, including: Three counts of Obstruction of Business (he pled guilty) Two violations of the Minor Offenses Act (also pled guilty) Multiple deepfake-related charges (he pled not guilty) Already, this mix of convictions and ongoing trials has him staring down 36 years behind bars. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pelileo: Inicia hoy con Amazon CFD y construye un segundo ingreso. InvestIQ Registrarse Undo But wait, there's more. Johnny Somali Nuisance Stream Banned By YouTube (Here's Why) A New Investigation Might Add 10 More Years On June 17, legal YouTuber Legal Mindset dropped a bomb: Johnny Somali is now facing a fresh investigation under South Korea's Child Welfare Act. This stems from a September 30th livestream at Lotte World (a popular theme park) where Somali allegedly used text-to-speech messages implying inappropriate acts involving children. Yes, he streamed that. At the time, the authorities didn't press charges, saying there wasn't enough evidence. But now? They're looking into multiple possible violations of Article 17, which covers sexually harassing content involving minors. The penalty? Up to 10 years in prison per violation Or fines up to ₩50 million (around $ 36,200 USD ) If this new case sticks, Somali's max sentence could hit 46 years. Johnny Somali is no longer just a controversial streamer; he's a man facing serious criminal charges in South Korea. With guilty pleas, reopened investigations, and public backlash piling up, his future's looking way less like a content house and way more like a jail cell. 46 years? It's not clickbait anymore. It's real. And it's coming fast. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Tokyo Reported
10-06-2025
- Tokyo Reported
Saitama woman, yakuza suspected of forcing runaway girl, 14, into prostitution
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a woman living in Saitama Prefecture and a member of a criminal syndicate for allegedly forcing a 14-year-old runaway girl into prostitution last year, reports the Sankei Shimbun (June 9). On two occasions between December 23 and 28, Chihiro Fushimi, 32, and Masaru Minowa, a 33-year-old member of the Yamaguchi-gumi, are alleged to have forced the girl to engage in lewd acts with a man at a hotel in Saitama. Upon their arrests on suspicion of violating the Child Welfare Act and the Anti-Prostitution Law, the suspects admitted to the allegations. 'I made her do it to earn money,' and Minowa said. At the time, the girl was a third-year middle school student. Last November, Fushimi met the girl on a social-networking site. Chihiro Fushimi, left, and Masaru Minowa When the suspect found out that the girl had run away from home, she invited her to live at her residence in Kasukabe City. She then encouraged the girl to engage in prostitution. Minowa is an acquaintance of Fushimi. Together, they posed as the girl online to recruit customers interested in arrangements known as papakatsu , or compensated dating. The suspects drove the girl to met the men contacted online. Fushima and Minowa collected 120,000 yen from the girl's customers. The girl stayed at Fushimi's house for six days. She then returned to her parents. The incident came to light when her parents filed a missing persons report. Police have also sent documents on the pair to prosecutions on suspicion of non-consensual sexual intercourse.
Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Son Heung-min's father, brother suspended from coaching for child abuse
Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min training in Bilbao ahead of the Europa League final against Manchester United on May 21. PHOTO: EPA-EFE SEOUL – The father and brother of Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min have been suspended from coaching by sports authorities of Gangwon Province, after the pair and another coach from the father's youth academy were convicted for child abuse by a local court. The Gangwon Football Association (GFA) recently confirmed a three-month suspension on Son Woong-jung, the father of the Tottenham star and director of SON Football Academy, and a fellow coach of the institution. This was based on the investigation by the government-affiliated Korea Sport Ethics Center (KSEC). Son Heung-yun, the older brother of Son Heung-min and a coach at his father's academy, was subject to a longer, six-month suspension. The aforementioned punishments are the lowest level of disciplinary actions for those found guilty of violence by coaches, according to regulations of the KSEC. The GFA's committee ruled that the verbal abuse by Son Woong-jung and physical abuse by the other two occurred without premeditation. Both parties have requested a reconsideration of the punishment, with the lawyer of the abused youth athlete saying that the abuse took place repeatedly and cannot be considered as actions made on the spur of the moment. The three officials of the SON Football Academy were each slapped 3 million won (S$2,790) fine by the Chuncheon District Court in November, over violating the clause about child abuse in the Child Welfare Act. The victimized youth athlete told police that he was subject to frequent verbal abuse by the elder Son but said physical abuse was inflicted by his coaches. This included the younger Son hitting the child with a baton during a training camp in March of 2024, which supposedly left an injury requiring two weeks of medical treatment. Son Woong-jung issued a public apology for the child victim and his family, but said that some of their claims were not true. He admitted to coaching the children in a way that was 'not corresponding to the standards set by the changing trend and the law'. Father Son, a former player himself, was famous for the harsh upbringing he gave his now-world famous son. In a 2020 interview, he said he 'beat up Heung-min a lot' and admitted in his book that his training methods were harsh. It was said that one of the neighbours even reported the elder Son for child abuse for what he did during the training of his son. Son Heung-min himself has not accused his father of abuse, expressing respect for him and his training methods. In separate news, Tottenham will play in South Korea as part of their pre-season plans, the club said on May 19, having already committed to a friendly against rivals Arsenal in Hong Kong. It will be Spurs' fifth trip to South Korea and they will play in the 2025 Coupang Play Series. The club said it will release fixure information 'in due course'. Ange Postecoglou's side play Arsenal on July 31 in Hong Kong in the first north London derby to be contested outside the United Kingdom. The game at the new 50,000-capacity Kai Tak stadium has sold out. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK, AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Pink Villa
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did Kim Sae Ron date K-pop star from 7-member boy band? Actor-idol relationship rumor debunked
As the days go by, Kim Sae Ron 's dating scandal is spiraling deeper, dragging in more names and controversies. From fake voice notes to her DUI incident and her family's legal case against ex-boyfriend Kim Soo Hyun — it's become a storm of headlines. According to Money Today, it was revealed that the late actress reportedly dated a famous idol, known only as A, around 2018. Rumors began to swirl that one of her exes belonged to a well-known 7 member idol group. However, the alleged relationship with this K-pop idol has since been proven false. Through Garosero, Kim Sae Ron's side claimed she dated actor Kim Soo Hyun from late 2015, when she was still a minor, until 2021. Other claims suggest she also dated singer WOODZ briefly from 2021 to 2022, including the alleged 'A' somewhere in between. There were also reports that Kim Sae Ron and Mr. A briefly dated in 2019 and got back together in 2022 — around the time she was involved in her DUI case and facing financial difficulties. Allegedly, Mr. A lent her a large sum of money during that time. Industry insiders stated that Kim Sae Ron continued to meet with Mr. A even after their breakup. However, at no point has it been officially stated that Mr. A was part of a seven-member idol group, making those earlier rumors completely baseless. Sources also noted that Kim Sae Ron never hid her relationship with Mr. A, often introducing him to acquaintances as her boyfriend. While her past relationships have been mentioned, no official list of ex-boyfriends has been confirmed. Meanwhile, Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun's ongoing legal case continues to take shocking turns. According to Edaily, South Korean police are currently investigating 10 legal cases connected to Kim Sae Ron. At a press conference on May 20, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency revealed that 7 of those cases are being handled by the Gangnam Police Station, while the other 3 fall under the Seodaemun Police Station. Notably, 7 of these cases were filed by Kim Soo Hyun. In addition, he now faces accusations from Kim Sae Ron's grieving family, including a charge of violating the Child Welfare Act.
Korea Herald
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Korea Herald
Son Heung-min's father, brother suspended from coaching for child abuse
Son Woong-jung and two coaches of his soccer academy slapped with suspension ranging from three to six months The father and brother of Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min received suspension from coaching by sports authorities of Gangwon Province, after the pair and another coach from the father's youth academy was convicted for child abuse by local court. The Gangwon Football Association recently confirmed a three-month suspension on Son Woong-jung, the father of the Tottenham star and director of SON Football Academy, and a fellow coach of the institution. This was based on the investigation by the government-affiliated Korea Sport Ethics Center. Son Heung-yun, the older brother of Son Heung-min and a coach at his father's academy, was subject to a longer, six-month suspension. The aforementioned punishments are the lowest level of disciplinary actions for those found guilty of violence by coaches, according to regulations of the KSEC. The GFA's committee ruled that the verbal abuse by Son Woong-jung and physical abuse by the other two occurred without premeditation. Both parties have requested a reconsideration of the punishment, with the lawyer of the abused youth athlete saying that the abuse took place repeatedly and cannot be considered as actions made on the spur of the moment. The three officials of the SON Football Academy were each slapped 3 million won ($2,158) fine by the Chuncheon District Court in November, over violating the clause about child abuse in the Child Welfare Act. The victimized youth athlete told police that he was subject to frequent verbal abuse by the elder Son but said physical abuse was inflicted by his coaches. This included the younger Son hitting the child with a baton during a training camp in March of 2024, which supposedly left an injury requiring two weeks of medical treatment. Son Woong-jung issued a public apology for the child victim and his family, but said that some of their claims were not true. He admitted to coaching the children in a way that was "not corresponding to the standards set by the changing trend and the law." Son, a former player himself, was famous for the harsh upbringing he gave his now-world famous son. In a 2020 interview, he said he "beat up Heung-min a lot," and admitted in his book that his training methods were harsh. It was reported one of the neighbors even reported the elder Son for child abuse for what he did during the training of his son. Son Heung-min himself has not accused his father of abuse, expressing respect for him and his training methods.
