Stars who influenced changes in Korean law

In addition to entertainment, Korean actors are also known for their influence in many fields such as: lifestyle, cuisine, fashion... Their impact has even spread to the political field, directly affecting the law.

Sulli

In 2019, f(X)'s Sulli passed away at the age of 25. The singer was said to have struggled with severe depression and was often harshly criticized online. Her death opened a serious discussion about cyberbullying.

Sulli passed away at the age of 25.

Following Sulli's death, seven petitions were posted on the website of the South Korean presidential office calling for harsher penalties for online bullying and increased use of the real-name system when posting comments and creating accounts.

With the growing public controversy surrounding Sulli's death and grief, South Korean politics began to pay attention to the issue.

Goo Hara

Goo Hara was a member of the girl group Kara and also a famous actress. Like her friend Sulli, Goo Hara's life was short at only 28 years. Her death came just a month after Sulli's death, which was believed to be a suicide.

The singer was a victim of abuse and sexual crimes at the hands of her ex-boyfriend. Her death has sparked outrage over the lack of legal protection for women against sex crimes in South Korea.

Public opinion even petitioned the Blue House, demanding stricter punishment for filming sexual acts without consent.

Goo Haraqua passed away, possibly by suicide.

Another important topic that has attracted public attention since Goo Hara's death is Korea's inheritance law. Goo Ho In, the singer's brother, has led a legislative proposal called the "Goo Hara Act" calling for an amendment to the country's inheritance law.

Under Korean law, parents are entitled to the assets of their deceased children even if they did not raise or provide for them. After Goo Hara's death, her estranged mother reportedly showed up at the funeral, attempting to claim ownership of the deceased star's assets.

Goo Ho In filed a lawsuit against his mother and also petitioned for the enactment of an Act to Prevent Parents from Claiming Their Children's Property If They Neglect Their Parental Duties.

In just 17 days, the petition has garnered over 100,000 words, but it cannot be applied to settle the singer's assets. However, Goo Ho In still considers this "the last gift" to his sister.

BTS

In December 2020, the National Assembly passed a revision to the law regarding mandatory military service, which gives male idols the opportunity to postpone their mandatory military service if they meet specific standards.

The amendment, widely known as the "BTS law", was introduced in September 2020, following the massive success of the global boy band's single "Dynamite".

Under South Korean law, all men without disabilities are required to serve in the military. However, the so-called "BTS law" allows K-pop artists to defer their military service until they turn 30, but only if they receive government medals for their domestic and global cultural contributions.

So far, BTS members are the only ones who have benefited from this amendment. However, Jin and J-Hope have withdrawn their requests for deferment and are enlisting. Other members of the group are expected to enlist as well.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/giai-tri/nhung-ngoi-sao-co-suc-anh-huong-den-su-thay-doi-cua-luat-phap-han-quoc-202309140920357.htm