The K-Pop industry is facing one of its darkest chapters because several prominent idols have been sentenced or accused of serious sexual crimes, leading to public indignation and deep introspection within the Fandom.
NCT TAEIL
The most recent case concerns Taeila former member of NCTwhich was offending on charges of aggravated rape involve an intoxicated victim.
According to the central district court of Soul, Taeil And two acquaintances met the victim in Itaewon, they brought it forced to a residence and attacked it collectively while he was unconscious. Taeil He admitted the sense of guilt to the first trial, with the accusation that seeks a prison sentence of seven years, as well as the registration of the authors of sexual crimes and the restrictions on employment.
Talla’s’s Houses sent shock waves through the K-Pop community not only because of the atrocious nature of the crime, but also because it seemed cheerful for a birthday livestream a few hours after the accident took place that pushed the Netizen to express indignation for its lack of remorse.
Unfortunately, Taeil It is not the only idol involved in such crimes.
Kris of Exo
Former Exo member Kris Wu He was sentenced to 13 years in prison in China for multiple counts for rape and group indecency involving minor and intoxicated victims. After completing his sentence, KrisA Canadian citizen should be expelled, with some hypothesizes that he can face chemical castration pursuant to Canadian law a measure applied to certain condemned sexual transgressors.
Bap Himchan
Another infamous case is that of Himchanan ex Bap Member, who had to face more accusations of sexual aggression. From women to temptations in public to the sexual assault of a female fan and the filming of the act without consent, Himchan was sentenced to three years in prison, suspended for five years.
FISLAND CHOI JONG-HOON
Choi Jong Hoon by FT Island he was also sentenced in relation to the notorious Burning sun Scandal, receiving a prison sentence of 2.5 years for group rape and illegal shots. His involvement in the “Jung Joon-Young chat” further deepened the impact of the scandal on public trust in male idols.
These crimes led to renewed requests for responsibility and structural reforms in the Korean entertainment sector. Fans and critics require a more rigorous supervision, transparency and faster consequences when the stars are committed to criminal behavior.
While the wave of K-Pop continues to influence the global audience, these shocking accidents serve as tossi reminders that celebrity does not place anyone above the law.
