Two K-pop stars sentenced to prison in gang rape case in Seoul

A court in Seoul has sentenced two K-pop stars to five and six years in prison on rape charges. They will also have to complete an 80-hour sex offender course, according to Yonhap.

Performers Jung Joon-yong and Choi Jong-hoon were found guilty of gang-raping women who were drunk and unable to resist during parties in January and March 2016.

Jung Jun Yong was also found guilty of filming sex with women without the consent of women and posting these videos in a private group chat in one of the messengers. Choi Jong Hoon was a member of this chat.

Jung Jun Yong received six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to illegal filming but denied rape. Choi Jong Hoon received five years in prison. He pleaded not guilty. According to Yonhap, after the verdict was passed, both burst into tears.

• in early 2019 The existence of a secret chat room, which included Jung Joon Young and Choi Jong Hoon, was reported by the South Korean channel SBS funE . He also led to a case against Big Bang member and PR director of Seoul's Burning Sun Club Seungni (real name Lee Seung Hyun). He was accused of pimping, he announced his retirement.
• Covert filming of voyeuristic videos has become a mass phenomenon in South Korea (it is called "milk"). In most cases, it is conducted by men who secretly film women, including during sex. In 2018, were arrested for this, and a march “My life is not your porn” was held in Seoul. more than 5,500 people
• in Seoul In November, 28-year-old singer and actress Goo Hara was found dead after committing suicide six months earlier. Since 2018, she has been suing her ex-lover, who threatened to make public a sex tape with her participation.