A netizen who posted multiple malicious comments targeting singer and actress IU (Lee Ji-eun) has received an increased sentence following an appeal. While the defendant was initially sentenced to a fine of 3 million KRW in the first trial for posting four derogatory comments regarding IU's appearance, songs, and reputation, the appellate court overturned this decision. Citing the defendant's lack of remorse and failure to be forgiven by the victim, the court imposed a prison sentence of 4 months suspended for 1 year of probation. The ruling has since been finalized. | A netizen who posted multiple malicious comments targeting singer and actress IU (Lee Ji-eun) has received an increased sentence following an appeal. While the defendant was initially sentenced to a fine of 3 million KRW in the first trial for posting four derogatory comments regarding IU's appearance, songs, and reputation, the appellate court overturned this decision. Citing the defendant's lack of remorse and failure to be forgiven by the victim, the court imposed a prison sentence of 4 months suspended for 1 year of probation. The ruling has since been finalized.