Revelations implicating the Korean broadcaster in the scandal.
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BBC‘s recent documentary on the “Burning Sun” scandal provides damning evidence that KBS, a South Korean broadcast network, played a role in pressuring one of Jung Joon Young‘s victims to drop her lawsuit, inciting outrage and calls for accountability.
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Journalist Park Hyo Sil disclosed that after the original molka (secretly filmed footage) victim, known as Kyung Mi in the documentary, reported Jung for a “sexual offense” in 2016…
[Entertainment Note] Jung Joon Young Involved In Sexual Offense Case, Temporarily Steps Down From 2 Days & 1 Night
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KBS’s legal representatives reportedly contacted Kyung Mi, intimating that she might face a counter lawsuit if her accusations lacked evidence, leading to her withdrawal of the legal pursuit.
Narration: A lawyer from KBS approached Jung’s accuser, Kyung Mi.
Park: Kyung Mi was told that without substantial evidence, she could be penalized for making a false accusation. This frightened her into dropping the case.
Narration: Following this, Kyung Mi publicly stated that Jung was innocent and apologized. Promptly, Jung’s management held a press conference to declare his innocence.
Subsequently, KBS crafted a return episode for Jung on 2 Days & 1 Night, seemingly disregarding the background events.
Maknae Jung Joon Young
Anxious but eager to be back on camera…— KBS’s “2 Days & 1 Night”
His fellow cast members openly welcomed him back, but Korea was left in turmoil over the revelations.
The extent of the knowledge held by the KBS’s 2 Days & 1 Night production staff and cast regarding these off-screen actions is unclear, but the public consensus is that KBS’s role in “protecting” Jung cannot be excused.
- “It’s hard to believe the crew was unaware of KBS’s meddling. Such incidents raise suspicions,” commented one viewer.
- “Echoes of corruption,” another one stated.
- Many are questioning, “What is KBS’s justification?”
- There’s a call for KBS to provide an explanation.
- While some believe the production team and the cast might have been in the dark, given their relationship with Jung at the time, the sentiment doesn’t absolve KBS.
- Concerns over whether the victim saw the ‘welcome back’ episodes and the pain it might have caused her are also being raised.
- Overall, the response has been one of shock.
Despite intense demands for an explanation, KBS has remained silent.
The documentary is available for viewing here:
FAQs about KBS’s Involvement in the “Burning Sun” Scandal
- What is the “Burning Sun” scandal?
The “Burning Sun” scandal refers to a series of criminal investigations involving allegations of sex crimes, police corruption, and drug trafficking in South Korea that emerged in 2019 centered around the Burning Sun nightclub. - Who is Jung Joon Young?
Jung Joon Young is a former South Korean entertainer who was implicated in the scandal for illegal filming and sharing explicit videos without consent. - What did the BBC documentary reveal about KBS?
It revealed that KBS actively tried to convince Jung Joon Young’s accuser to drop her lawsuit, implicating the network in potentially obstructing justice. - Has KBS responded to the allegations?
As of the last update, KBS has not issued a response to the allegations made in the documentary.
Conclusion
The “Burning Sun” scandal has brought to light serious questions about ethics and legality within the entertainment industry and news organizations in South Korea. KBS’s alleged involvement in dissuading a victim of illegal filming from pursuing legal action against Jung Joon Young has stirred public outrage and demands for accountability. With the scandal still unraveling and the impact it has had on the victims and Korean society at large, the public expects transparency and justice to prevail.