The #MeToo movement stems from the problem of using hidden cameras, sneaking women in public places, which has spread into an attempt to expose the horrific dark corners of the Korean political and entertainment industry.
In 2017, the famous director Kim Ki Duk was accused of sexual abuse and violence against an actress. However, the allegations were dismissed on the grounds of lack of evidence, only fines for violence. In early March 2019, Mr. Kim was indemnified with compensation of 300 million won (US $ 265,000) from a Korean feminist organization lobbying for the actress.
In February of this year, Ahn Hee Jung, a former governor of South Chungcheong Province, who was judged to be the brightest candidate, will replace President Moon Jae In, who has been accused of sexually abusing women assistant Kim Ji Eun.
Earlier, in January, the Korean People's Committee also made a statement about the largest ever investigation of sexual abuse in sports, after a wave of female athletes accused raped, attacked by coaches.
“The new atmosphere created by the wave of #MeToo has helped expose K-pop scandals,” said Lee Taek-gwang, a cultural expert in Korea, “Korean idol industry. now has to face the fact that new moral standards must be established.
In April of this year, fans from all over Asia were shocked by the news about the group of famous Korean idols such as Jung Joon Young, Choi Jong Hoon, Roy Kim ... Here, male singers share videos sex, nude photos of girls. They even talked casually, commenting on the videos that were filmed secretly. Jung Joon Young, a member of the chat group shocked by corruption and filth, was also arrested.
Meanwhile, Seungri, the youngest member in Big Bang, is also accused of being involved in sex, corruption, illegal business ... Former top band member from YG was accused of running the line. Illegal prostitution at luxury nightclubs in Gangnam, though a singer denies accusations. However, Seungri also announced to withdraw from artistic activities.
Seungri's incident is not yet clear, in mid-June, the head of YG Entertainment giant Yang Hyun Suk announced his departure from the presidency, causing a big shock to the public audience. In the afternoon of the same day, CEO Yang Min Suk, younger brother of "Yang's father" also resigned following his brother, ending the powerful era of YG empire under the Yang brothers.
Recently, the Korean entertainment industry continued to stir. According to a report from Sport Chosun on the morning of July 10, the famous actor Kang Ji Hwan was arrested by police for sexually assaulting at his home in Gwangju at 10.50pm (KST) on July 9th. . Reportedly, Kang Ji Hwan returned home with two female employees and the agency, they drank a little more after the dinner party of the company.
That evening, the actor suddenly went into the room - where two female colleagues were sleeping and performed sexual assault on A and acted indecently with Ms B. Around 9:30 pm (KST) , Ms. A texted a friend in Seoul and said: "I drink some alcohol at the home of actor Kang Ji Hwan and now I'm stuck here." After that, A asked his friend to report this information to the authorities.
Responding to the police, Kang Ji Hwan has not yet escaped from being drunk: "I remember drinking alcohol, but then I don't remember anything. When I opened my eyes, I was in the room where A was sleeping.
The kimchi entertainment village once witnessed the idols accused of sexual assault and was unfairly resolved but could not regain its reputation. The case of former DBSK member Park Yoochun is typical evidence. However, it is undeniable that the Korean idol industry now faces more intense pressure when the #MeToo movement booms. Never, the phrase "sex scandal" becomes so sensitive in Korean entertainment