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This year too, accidents and incidents continued without stopping~
Because they are public figures, there are cases where they are criticized more severely for the same incident.
I also think that the weight they bear is proportional to the love they receive from the public.
Sometimes I feel sad and disappointed, and in addition to the incident that was on the news, there's also the Song Min-ho issue at the end of the year...
There are some celebrities who really work hard.
I hope we don't hear such bad news next year.
2024 Year-End Song Settlement… 5 People Who Betrayed the Public’s Trust In 2024, K-pop has completely escaped the shadow of the pandemic and expanded further into the world. However, there have also been frequent controversies and incidents. Above all, the backlash against stars who have been criticized for committing crimes or acting unethically is still strong.
Drunk Driving and Hit-and-Run Accident Kim Ho-joong… Liar on ‘Tvarotti’
Singer Kim Ho-joong was booked without detention on charges of crossing the center line on a road in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul in May, causing a collision with an oncoming taxi, and then fleeing the scene. He was later brought to trial and sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison on the 13th of last month.
What completely turned the public away was the lie he tried to hide the accident. He had his manager make a false confession right after the accident, and the CEO and head of the agency at the time also tried to systematically cover up the incident by ordering the removal of the black box memory chip from the car involved in the accident.
Kim Ho-joong was eventually arrested, indicted, and imprisoned in a detention center to stand trial, and was sentenced to prison, a rare case for a celebrity drunk driving case. Kim Ho-joong’s side immediately appealed the first trial verdict, and public criticism is growing more severe.
Drunk Driving Accident BTS Suga, World Star's Shameful 'Military Service'
BTS' Suga shocked the public when he was booked by the police in August on charges of drunk driving an electric scooter. He returned home on an electric scooter after drinking, and was caught drunk by the police who tried to help him when he fell on the sidewalk in front of his apartment complex. At the time, his blood alcohol level was 0.2227%, which is over the license revocation level (0.08%).
Furthermore, the process of explaining and apologizing caused controversy by downplaying the details of the accident, and was met with criticism from the public as well as fans.
About two weeks after the incident, Suga appeared at the police station for questioning, and the case was closed with a summary fine of 15 million won.
Controversy over the impeachment situation… The distorted hero, Lim Young-woong
Singer Lim Young-woong has aroused public resentment with just one word. Amidst the fervent will of the people, with rallies demanding impeachment following President Yoon Seok-yeol's declaration and lifting of martial law, Lim Young-woong responded to netizens who criticized him for posting a birthday message for his dog on the 7th in relation to the current state of affairs by asking, "What?" and "Am I a politician? Why am I raising my voice?"
In response, criticism poured in such as, “Martial law is not a matter of political color,” “This is not about revealing political color, but lacking common sense,” and “Aren’t you a citizen too?” Rather than not responding, the criticism is that the response was ignorant of the current situation.
Failed game of wits… Seunghan leaves Rise instead of returning
Seunghan, formerly of group Rise, was criticized since September of last year when photos were leaked showing him being intimate with his girlfriend during his trainee days and smoking on the street when he was a minor, right before his debut.
Wizard Production, which produces Rise, announced Seunghan's return and joining Rise on October 11, but the fandom continued to protest strongly, including holding a wreath protest in front of the SM Entertainment building. Seunghan eventually announced his intention to leave the team.
Regarding Seunghan, SM announced last month that he will debut as a solo artist in the second half of next year. Attention is focused on whether he will be able to make a comeback amidst the positive response.
SM also immediately kicked out… NCT's Taeil 'sexual crime shock'
Taeil, formerly of the group NCT, was immediately kicked out after being charged with a sexual crime. It was revealed in August that he had been accused of sexually assaulting a drunk woman with two acquaintances in June, and his agency SM announced Taeil's withdrawal from the team.
Furthermore, public criticism grew stronger after it was revealed that Taeyong had been investigated for special rape charges like singers Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon, who were previously involved in the Burning Sun controversy, and that he had conducted a live broadcast right after the police investigation. In response, SM announced the termination of Taeyong's exclusive contract and his complete expulsion.
K-pop fans at home and abroad expressed shock and disappointment, and even raised their voices for self-reflection on K-pop groups. After a police investigation, Taeil was sent to the prosecution without detention in September.