The drama behind the hit SBS drama “You Who Came From the Stars” is possibly over as it has been reported that comic book writer Kang Kyung Ok withdrew her lawsuit against the drama”s production company HB Entertainment and writerPark Ji Eun for alleged plagiarism.
Writer Kang Kyung Ok initially announced her intent to take legal action through her personal blog and later filed a claim for damages against HB Entertainment and writer Park Ji Eun on May 20, asking for a compensatory amount of 300 million KRW (~$297,000 USD) for the alleged plagiarism.
The drama”s production company previously denied the alleged plagiarism and threatened to take legal action against the writer, “The production company and writer Park Ji Eun have evidence and witnesses which prove that this production has been in the works since 2003. We have finished preparations to take legal action to receive compensation for the psychological and physical damage during that time as well as the damage to business.”
A rep from the law firm which handled writer Kang Kyung Ok”s lawsuit told OSEN on the 3rd, “Writer Kang Kyung Wook withdrew her lawsuit on June 30… Through the mediation of a third party, the related dispute was able to be resolved amicably.”
Now drama lovers can watch “You Who Came From the Stars” with more ease at heart.
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