에일리 측 입장에 '올케이팝' 반박 글 전문

[사진=올케이팝 캡처]

가수 에일리가 최근 누드 사진 유포에 대한 공식 입장을 밝힌 가운데 올케이팝 측이 반박하고 나섰다.

미국 내 한류 연예 정보 사이트 올케이팝닷컴은 12일(현지 시각) 'YMC엔터테인먼트의 주장에 대한 6Theory Media의 입장'이라는 제목의 글을 게재했다.

올케이팝은 “지난 6월 28일 캐나다에 거주하고 있는 남성이 에일리의 누드 사진을 3500달러(한화 약 375만원)에 팔겠다고 연락을 취했다”며 “이 남성은 사진의 소유자가 아니라 중간 연결자였으며 증거로 샘플 사진을 보냈다. 우리는 거래를 거부했고 이 사실을 YMC엔터테인먼트에 알렸다”고 말했다.

이어 “YMC엔터테인먼트에서 지목한 직원이 과거 에일리와 데이트한 적은 있지만 에일리의 누드 기사와는 무관하다. 지금까지 제보 받았던 이메일을 모두 소장하고 있다. 에일리가 공식입장대로 소송을 벌인다면 이를 모두 공개하며 끝까지 진실을 밝히겠다”고 주장했다.

앞서 에일리 소속사 YMC엔터테인먼트는 지난 11일 보도자료를 통해 “온라인상에 유포된 에일리의 누드사진은 유명속옷 모델을 미끼로 사기를 당한 것”이라며 “올케이팝 직원이자 에일리의 전 남자친구가 사진을 불법 유포했다”고 밝혔다.

다음은 올케이팝 측이 공개한 반박 글 전문이다.

6Theory Media response to YMC's statement on Ailee's nude photos

Hello, this is 6Theory Media.

In light of recent events, we felt a clarification on YMC Entertainment's accusations against Daniel Lee and allkpop were necessary.

Back in June 28, 2013 an individual claiming to be from Canada sent in a tip to us that he had a "set of Ailee Nude Scandal Pictures" and that he would sell them to us [allkpop] for the right offer.

We responded to the email stating that we would prefer to talk over the phone. Over the phone conversation, this person stated that he would like to "sell us the photos" and "break the story". At the time he stated he didn't have access to Sports Seoul or Dispatch but he would be willing to contact them if we didn't break the story. The person in question stated that he was a person acting as a middleman between the original owner and sent us a sample photo "for proof". He wanted to meet at an undisclosed location where he would provide us all the photos in exchange of $3500 USD in Cash.

At this time, we stated that we were not interested, and this person said he would contact another agency.

As we had good relations with Ailee, we informed our contact at YMC Entertainment that someone had contacted us stating that they had nude photos of Ailee. We stated we saw it and it was most likely her, even sending the sample photo. We informed them that if they were to pursue legal action, we would be bound to provide the contact information of the informant. They replied that we were most likely making everything up and brushed it off. We were bewildered why they would brush this off, when we were offering assistance.

For Ailee's sake, we stated to YMC that we would not write anything about this unless the photos were to end up being posted on the internet. We very clearly stated that if the photos were to show up online we would have to write the story as that is our job and duty as a news site.

On November 10, we received the following tip to a forum post on anonib:

The tip came from what we believe is the same informant that originally contacted us in June, as both IP addresses are from the same ISP in Toronto, Canada. At this point, the photos were on the internet and we made the decision to run the story, as it is our policy to report on the truth. For full disclosure, our employee, Daniel Lee did date Ailee in the past, however he did not post the photos in question. Not knowing who the true culprit was, YMC turned the blame to the easiest target. Common sense should also tell you that you do not send in nude photos for underwear modeling. Although Ailee is a victim, so is Daniel Lee, as false allegations were made by YMC, defaming our employee. In conclusion, we have saved all email correspondences from the individual who sent us the initial email. If legally requested by YMC, we will provide all information to the proper authorities, to ensure that the truth of the matter is revealed. We truly hope that YMC decides to run a full legal investigation, as it will reveal the whole truth of the situation.