A fourth alleged victim has surfaced to accuse Yoochun of sexual assault. The latest charge comes after a third woman filed a complaint against the popular star on Friday, June 17.
In a statement, Seoul's Gangnam Police Station confirmed the news, saying that a fourth woman has given a statement which reveals a pattern similar to the other three accusations.
The latest victim claims to have been sexually assaulted by Yoochun in the bathroom of an adult entertainment bar after a drinking in Gangnam in 2015.
This complaint mirrors those of the first two girls, who claimed that Yoochun assaulted them in the bathroom of an adult entertainment bar. The two women were reportedly employees of the said establishments. It was unclear if the fourth victim was also an employee of the adult bar.
The Seoul Gangnam Police Station stated that they initially created a team composed of six officers to investigate the allegations. However, three more investigators have been added in light of the numerous complaints. According to the police, they are looking at the possible involvement of Yoochun in prostitution and confinement aside from sexual assault. Authorities have stated that if it turns out that the alleged victims received payment, then they could face penalties as well.
Three more victims came forward to accuse Yoochun of sexual assault after an initial complaint was filed by the first victim identified as Ms. Lee. She, however, retracted the complaint after four days.
Yoochun's agency, C-JeS Entertainment, continues to support the popular star. The company is reported to be contemplating filing blackmail charges against the women making the accusations, maintaining that the singer is innocent of all the charges.
Yoochun is a singer and member of the South Korean boy group JYJ and former member of TVXQ. He is also an actor and is best known for his roles in Korean dramas Sungkyunkwan Scandal and The Girl Who Sees Smells.