Korean Showbiz: Artists banned from broadcasting due to scandals

Actress Kim Sae-ron and singer Hyesung, a member of the Shinhwa group, have been banned from broadcasting by KBS. They will not be allowed to appear, mention their names, or have their images mentioned… in all KBS programs, including on the station’s online platforms.

The ban was issued after a meeting of the KBS Broadcasting Regulations Review Committee. The two artists will have the opportunity to return after the ban is lifted and must also go through review meetings before the ban is lifted.

Actress Kim Sae-ron banned from broadcasting after many scandals

Kim Sae-ron was banned from broadcasting after a drunk driving scandal. In May 2022, she crashed her car into a transformer near the Hak-dong intersection in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, South Korea. In the first trial on March 9, Kim Sae-ron apologized in court and begged the judge to reduce her sentence. The actress's lawyer said she had to pay a large amount of compensation for advertising contracts, films, etc., so she was having financial difficulties.

In the end, Kim Sae-ron was fined 20 million won (more than 358 million VND) and chose not to appeal. Her case caused a stir because despite constantly complaining about financial difficulties, photos of her partying and playing cards in bars were released...

Hyesung (right) was banned from broadcasting by KBS like Kim Sae-ron

Hyesung received a one-year suspended sentence for drunk driving. If he breaks the law again during the one-year suspended sentence, he will face a six-month prison sentence.

In addition to the two artists above, male singer Ravi of the group VIXX was also banned from broadcasting by KBS for evading military service. Recently, he was proposed to be sentenced to 2 years in prison. Ravi left the group, apologized to fans, and his career is considered over.

Ravi considered to have lost his career after military service scandal

MC Yun Nan-hee has been banned indefinitely from appearing on CJ OnStyle, a major Korean shopping platform. The Korea Communications Standards Commission has issued a "warning" to CJ OnStyle.

"We deeply apologize for not considering the viewers' feelings while explaining the effectiveness and effects of the product in a program of the platform. We will enhance our social responsibility in home shopping after this incident," a representative of CJ OnStyle said after attending a meeting with the Korea Communications Standards Commission.

Yun Nan-hee has been banned indefinitely from CJ OnStyle.

The reason is that Yun Nan-hee and the show were criticized by the public for insulting the late comedian Park Ji-sun. Park Ji-sun suffered from a skin disease and later suffered from other illnesses. She and her mother committed suicide at her home in 2020. At that time, Park Ji-sun was only 36 years old and passed away one day before her birthday.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/van-nghe/vi-sao-hang-loat-nghe-si-cua-showbiz-han-quoc-bi-cam-song-20230424141450862.htm