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Syringes with Han Seo-hee’s DNA Found, yet Ex-Lover Deemed Not Guilty in 2nd Trial?

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Composer Jung Da-eun (now Lee Tae-kyun), who previously attracted attention by being included in the police investigation due to his involvement in the late actor Lee Sun-kyun’s drug case, was found not guilty in the second trial on charges of false statements about drug use by his ex-girlfriend and former idol trainee Han Seo-hee.

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In particular, on November 21, the Seoul Eastern District Court’s Criminal Division 1-2 upheld the initial ruling, rejecting the prosecution’s appeal and maintaining Jung’s innocence on perjury charges.  

The court explained its decision, stating that considering Han Seo-hee’s testimony that she injected drugs in a bathroom, it seems plausible that neither Han Seo-hee nor the defendant witnessed each other’s drug use. Therefore, the defendant’s claim of not knowing about Han Seo-hee’s drug use does not appear unreasonable.  

Composer Jung Da-eun (now Lee Tae-kyun)

Jung Da-eun was initially indicted in January 2023 for allegedly lying during Han Seo-hee’s 2017 investigation. At the time, Han Seo-hee was apprehended on drug-related charges, and Jung testified that he had never seen Han using drugs or knew how she administered them.  

In November 2023, the first trial court ruled in Jung’s favor, citing key evidence as follows: 

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  1. Letters exchanged between Han and another inmate indicated that Han could have administered the drugs alone.  
  2. Multiple syringes containing only Han Seo-hee’s DNA were found at the time of her arrest.  

The court also noted that Han Seo-hee, whose relationship with Jung had soured, might have made false statements during court proceedings to disadvantage Jung.  

The prosecution appealed the first ruling, arguing that Han Seo-hee’s testimony was credible and questioning the authenticity of the submitted letters. However, the appellate court dismissed these claims, affirming the original verdict of not guilty.  

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On the other hand, Jung Da-eun gained public attention in 2019 for his romantic relationship with Han Seo-hee. Jung, an electronic music composer, has since transitioned and changed his name to Lee Tae-kyun after receiving male hormone treatments.  

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Jung has a history of drug-related convictions, having been sentenced to prison for methamphetamine use in 2016 and 2021. He was also re-arrested on similar charges in recent years.  

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This case continues to draw significant public and media attention due to its complex intertwining of legal, personal, and public interest issues.

Source: Nate

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