Famous Korean stars are facing significant difficulties due to being boycotted by the community and television stations. Any violation of the law, such as drug use, drunk driving, tax evasion, military service evasion, and personal ethics issues, will prevent them from returning to the industry. Korean art industry.
Korean stars “have no choice” to return to showbiz following their private life scandals
Not only were their faces erased and their appearances limited on television stations, these stars also faced a strong boycott from fans. For those who are classified as “tarnished artists,” re-appearing in Korean showbiz becomes difficult, even impossible.
Park Yoo Chun was ostracized following the scandal of using banned substances (Photo: Naver).
In March 2023, KBS, one of the national television stations in Korea, ordered to limit the appearance of celebrities causing social controversy in its programs. Artists accused of crimes such as sexual assault and harassment, military service evasion, use of banned substances, fraud, theft, gambling and other crimes are banned from appearing on television. KBS.
Many Korean artists have faced severe consequences following being boycotted. Actor and singer Park Yoo Chun, star of the movie “Attic Prince,” was banned from broadcasting following being caught up in a drug use scandal. He received a 2-year suspended sentence and had to pay 1.4 million won in administrative fines. Former Big Bang member Seungri also faced an 18-month prison sentence for many crimes, but even following completing his sentence, he was still ostracized and not forgiven.
In September 2022, actor Kwak Do Won was discovered by the police driving while under the influence of alcohol. The 49-year-old artist admitted that he drove the vehicle on a road regarding 10km long even though he was drunk. Luckily Kwak Do Won did not cause an accident. After testing, the 7X star’s blood alcohol concentration exceeded 0.08% – enough for the police to revoke his driver’s license. The incident was enough to push the actor’s reputation and career into the abyss, especially when he had many scandals in the past.
Kwak Do Won was discovered by the police driving while under the influence of alcohol. Photo: KBS.
In October 2022, Shin Hye Sung caused a stir when she was arrested. According to AllKpop, the once famous star of the Shinhwa band, was discovered by people sleeping in a car parked on the streets of Songpa-gu, Seoul (South Korea) and then reported to the police. Through inspection, the male singer admitted to driving a stranger’s car and affirmed that he did not steal the vehicle. The 43-year-old star also refused to take an alcohol test. Management company Liveworks Company later confirmed that singer 7X was driving drunk. Last November 2023, he was prosecuted for violating traffic laws and illegally using a vehicle.
In November 2023, Chairman of the Korean Communications Commission, Mr. Lee Dong Kwan announced that Korea is considering measures to limit the appearance of celebrities who have been convicted on programs. public broadcasting. The Korean government is studying the possibility of “killing” artists who violate the law, especially those who have completed their sentences.
In a meeting with the National Assembly and the Committee on Science, Information Technology, Broadcasting and Communications, Korean officials agreed with the government’s view on the need for a more proactive approach to protecting the public. from negative influences from famous people who violate the law. The current Broadcasting Law does not have any regulations restricting artists from appearing on public broadcasts, however, many television stations such as KBS and MBC have internal regulations prohibiting broadcasting of such artists. famous violators.
The Chairman of the Korean Communications Commission said that the Government will consider and implement broadcast ban measures more seriously. Experts also agree that Korea needs to impose more serious sanctions on artists who violate the law, especially in drug-related issues, to create an exemplary environment. positive for the community.
Some experts note that the fact that artists are still able to work following being convicted of drug crimes might reduce public awareness, especially among young people, of the seriousness of the crime. drug offense. However, there are also opinions that banning broadcasts or banning artists who have committed violations may infringe on the freedom and human rights of Korean citizens.
Famous MC Kang Ho Dong also had to end his career following being discovered for tax evasion. Photo: Chosun.
Previously, even famous MC Kang Ho Dong had to end his career following being discovered for tax evasion in 2011. Fans turned their backs on him because of this scandal, and his recording programs were also edited. rehearse so that the image of the male MC does not appear.
Even famous people like “acting genius” Yoo Ah In and “picture king” Kim Sae Ron cannot avoid scandals. Yoo Ah In was accused of using banned substances and was summoned for investigation, causing his career to end at the age of U40. Kim Sae Ron was banned from appearing on KBS following driving drunk and causing a serious accident.
These cases not only cause artists to lose millions of dollars but also face estrangement from the community and fans. They had to withdraw from the entertainment industry and even faced heavy financial and honor problems.
