“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.

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.

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

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

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.

After serving 5 years of prison for gang rap* charges, Jung Joo Young is reportedly gearing up to comeback to the music industry as a producer.https://t.co/aFyLwi5ajq pic.twitter.com/6Jb5cQdLWY

— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) May 22, 2024

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.

idols have lost their jobs and entire reputations for something as silly as dating and smoking while actual criminals got away with a slap on their wrist and now are allowed to be back with bigger platforms. one of the most disturbing things ive ever seen. https://t.co/T2n5cGkmqv

— sara sara. (@svteenwrld) May 22, 2024

only 5 years??? you're telling me other artists are losing reputation and fans because of smoking and dating but this trash wants to keep working in the industry?? better not see anyone supporting him and artists with companies working with him this garbage should rot in prison https://t.co/u0vT093c3o

— 밤비..☆ (@riizev) May 22, 2024

in korea smoking marihuana ruins your career more than by continually abusing women https://t.co/dWuqIehfpi

— alba⁷ (@etcalbae) May 22, 2024

what the actual fuck is happening?! how is THIS- the main culprit of the whole scandal being back in the industry & as a music producer??? Sokor is the most misogynistic place in this world & this just proves it https://t.co/uJrRkl53PD

— 𝕭𝕭 🍀 (@gdtopremacy) May 22, 2024

it's still crazy to me the absurd reasons some idols got blacklisted from the industry and then you have literal r@pists just casually walking back into the industry like nothing happened https://t.co/XLlAHe9nfB

— b 樂⭑ (@skizkiss) May 22, 2024

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.