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Netizens Are Furious As Artists Involved In “Burning Sun” Attempt To Return To The Public Eye

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“The absurd reasons some idols got blacklisted, then you have a literal r*pist…”

Netizens are furious after former idols linked to the “Burning Sun” scandal are continuing to try and be in the public eye while other idols have been blacklisted for worse reasons.

Recently, the BBC released a new documentary about the “Burning Sun Scandal.” The long documentary followed the story through two Seoul-based reporters — Park Hyo Sil and Kang Kyung Yoon and sparked uproar globally after new information was released.

One of the names mentioned was former BIGBANG member Seungri.

He was associated with the Burning Sun club and alleged to be a member of the notorious group chats where illegal sex videos were shared. Seungri was ultimately found guilty of arranging sex trafficking, illicit gambling, and several other charges, receiving a short year-and-a-half prison sentence.

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Seungri

Along with text messages, a new video was shared of him yelling at a woman as though he might hit her before grabbing her wrist and attempting to pull her along.

It sparked huge anger, especially following clips of him leading a “normal” life and even doing public events singing BIGBANG songs.

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Footage of Seungri performing in Malaysia

Netizens are once again furious as Jung Joon Young is reportedly attempting a comeback after finishing time in prison following the scandal.

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Jung Joon Young

During the documentary, texts between Young and others involved were shared.

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The text messages involving Jung Joon Young | BBC WORLD SERVICE

On May 22, netizens were shocked to hear that Jung Joo Young was reported to gear up for a comeback and return to the music industry after serving five years in prison for gang rape back in 2016. In a report, it was claimed that the singer has been meeting with producers and asking to work with them.

When the tweet was shared, netizens were furious, especially so soon after the documentary was aired.

Many shared that other idols had been blacklisted or impacted from the K-Pop industry for things that couldn’t even be near the same level of seriousness. They inferred the likes of former TVXQ members being blacklisted after leaving SM Entertainment, dating scandals, or taking drugs that are deemed illegal in Korea but accepted worldwide, like actor Yoo Ah In or former BTOB member Ilhoon.

Netizens believe that the consequences for such serious crimes were minor compared to the effects the scandal had on the women. Most don’t want to see the likes of Seungri or Jung Joon Young ever again, especially not in the public eye.

You can read about the documentary below.

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