Current Event Essay
Among the main events happening today is the indictment of former K-Pop star Lee Seung-Hyun for charges of prostitution and habitual gambling. K-pop star groups are one of the few South Korea boys band to make it to a worldwide front. He was accused among other things on securing prostitutes for hire by VIPs and also rape which goes against the constitution. He acknowledged his guilt over the allegations and quit the music band when the investigations came to light while offering an apology to everyone he might have hurt with his actions. “He posted in his Instagram account that he cannot continue causing more harm to people around him as he is being criticized public and treated as a national enemy” (Hoolingsworth, & Seo, 2019).
The issue of the indictment of this star has affected and will continue to change his career in the music industry. This case won’t affect Seung-Hyun alone but the whole boy’s band as the fans and public hating them and criticizing them over the actions of one of them. This criminal case has brought to light the nature of the global criminal justice system that equalizes all offenders. The fame and accolade he received before this case could not prevent him from being prosecuted over sex assault charges he committed against women. Even if he makes it to the other side of his indictment conditions, he might never be able to make it back to his career.