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Wednesday, Feb 05, 2025
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Revealing K-pop Scandal: The Personal Sacrifices of Journalists
Journalists Park Hyo-sil and Kang Kyung-yoon exposed a major sex scandal involving K-pop stars like Jung Joon-young, Choi Jong-hoon, and Seungri. Their work led to arrests and convictions but also resulted in severe harassment and personal sacrifices. Their efforts sparked important conversations about gender inequality and power abuse in South Korea's entertainment industry.
Journalists Park Hyo-sil and Kang Kyung-yoon, based in South Korea, uncovered a major sex scandal involving notable K-pop stars, including Jung Joon-young, Choi Jong-hoon, and Seungri.
In September 2016, Park reported a tip-off about Jung's secret filming of his girlfriend, which led to death threats and severe harassment.
The investigation later revealed a group chat containing explicit content and discussions of gang rape involving unconscious women.
Kang's thorough investigation exposed further details, resulting in arrests and convictions of the celebrities involved.
Despite the backlash and personal sacrifices, their efforts prompted discussions on gender inequality and abuse of power in South Korea's entertainment industry.
In September 2016, Park reported a tip-off about Jung's secret filming of his girlfriend, which led to death threats and severe harassment.
The investigation later revealed a group chat containing explicit content and discussions of gang rape involving unconscious women.
Kang's thorough investigation exposed further details, resulting in arrests and convictions of the celebrities involved.
Despite the backlash and personal sacrifices, their efforts prompted discussions on gender inequality and abuse of power in South Korea's entertainment industry.
