As a long-time observer of the chaotic world of online streaming, I must say that Johnny Somali‘s antics have always been a rollercoaster ride of entertainment and controversy. From Japan to Israel, and now South Korea, his journey has been nothing short of dramatic.


In simple terms, Johnny Somali is scheduled for a court hearing in South Korea following accusations that he disrupted the normal operation of a convenience store through a livestream.

After avoiding punishment in Japan and Israel with only minor reprimands, Johnny Somali’s unconventional behavior during his stay in South Korea has eventually led to consequences for his actions.

Initially named Ramsey Khalid Ismael, Somali made his debut in South Korea during September, quickly creating a stir. To begin with, he was asked to leave a subway train, and subsequently ignited controversy by publicly displaying affection towards the Statue of Peace – a tribute dedicated to the victims of sexual enslavement.

On the other hand, although he could still be subject to penalties related to the streams, it’s important to note that he has been charged for a disturbance at a convenience store that took place earlier during his journey.

As I’ve learned from Korea JoongAng Daily, I found myself facing charges for obstructing business, but fortunately, no detention was involved in the indictment.

The incident in question is from October 17 and while it’s been scrubbed from Somali’s social media and streams, it’s been reuploaded to X.

In a 7-Eleven store, Somali is seen blasting music loudly, intentionally spilling ramen, tossing noodles against the wall, and engaging in a heated argument with a female coworker, using disrespectful and sexist remarks towards her.

Last night, JohnnySomaliX was reported to the police for drinking heavily inside a convenience store, playing loud music and dancing, making a mess with ramen, and engaging in heated conversations with female customers. This behavior led to a disturbance in Japan last year, resulting in charges for obstructing business and being found guilty. Similar incidents could lead to arrest in South Korea as well. #JohnnySomali

— ジョニーリマソ (@canceljohnnys) October 10, 2024

Obstruction of business comes with a maximum penalty of five years in jail.

Additionally, Somali is accused of suspected drug abuse, an offense punishable by up to ten years imprisonment. Furthermore, this individual is prohibited from traveling abroad.

In Korea, creating an AI girlfriend using deepfake technology might lead Somali into legal troubles. Punishments for possessing sexual deepfakes of others can include imprisonment for up to seven years and fines approximately equivalent to 22,000 US dollars.

In response to South Korean content creators directly attacking him multiple times, these allegations have arisen against them.

Despite Somali expressing apologies for his actions, stating that he wasn’t aware of the significance of the Statue of Peace, a number of Koreans find it hard to believe in his sincerity due to his previous history.

Following his court case in Japan, Somali confessed that during the trial, he had falsely stated that he wasn’t earning income from streaming, but rather, he was producing “documentaries” instead.

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2024-11-12 21:19