Notable South Korean Personality Jung Joon-Young sentenced to 6 years in prison for sexual assault. Let's delve deeper into his Biography, Girlfriend, and Wife.
Getting Down and Dirty: The Life and Controversies of Jung Joon Young
Jung Joon-young, born on February 21, 1989, is a South Korean entertainer who's made a name for himself in music, television, and radio. He rose to fame after placing third in the TV reality show "Superstar K4" (2012) and subsequently becoming a member of various KBS shows like "2 Days & 1 Night Season 3" (2013). He went on to host Simsimtapa (2014), an MBC FM radio show, and made his acting debut in "Love Forecast" (2015). Between 2015 and May 2019, Jung was the lead vocal of Drug Restaurant, previously known as JJY Group, and released their first album, "Escape to Hangover," in May 2015. However, his career took a downward spiral in May 2019, as part of the Sun Burning controversy, when he stepped down from the entertainment industry, confessing to filming and sharing obscene videos of women without their consent.
Rockstar to Scandal:
On March 11, 2019, Jung was implicated in a scandal involving the secret recording and sharing of sexual encounters with at least ten women between 2015 and 2016, and broadcasting them during group chats, including celebrities like Seungri. This led to further investigations and accusations, eventually causing Jung to resign from the entertainment industry on March 12, 2019. He apologized to the women involved and promised to cooperate with the police. An ongoing investigation was launched amidst the Burning Sun scandal, which also involved Seungri, Choi Jong-hoon, Yong Jun-hyung, and singer Lee Jong-hyun. On May 10, 2019, Jung was charged and arrested for distributing explicit sexual content recorded during media social gatherings without consent.
The scandal took another turn on April 19, 2019, when a woman came forward to claim that Jung and five other men, including recording of sexual encounters during group chats in 2016. On May 10, 2019, Jung admitted to all 11 counts of illegally filmed and shared intimate content and offered compensation to the victims. He was also charged along with Choi Jong-hoon for allegedly taking part in gang rapes in 2016. Jung was sentenced to six years in prison on November 29, 2019, for his involvement in the hidden camera scandal.
From Rags to Riches:
Born in South Korea, Jung received a somewhat unconventional education due to his family's nomadic lifestyle. For daily school subjects like algebra, French, guitar, and piano, he received private tuition. He also earned a black belt in Taekwondo. Jung aspired to go to the Philippines to work as an imam when he turned 17, where he taught Taekwondo and local music. Inspired by Kurt Cobain, Jung aimed to become a rock star after watching Nirvana's MTV Unplugged show during his adolescence.
Jung was rumored to be dating Jung Yoo-mi, his co-star from the popular reality show "We Got Married." Fans and celebrity friends have suggested that they were seen drinking together outside the show's filming schedule. Before that, there were rumors that Jung had a Indonesian wife, who was very kind and loving.
When asked about his ideal type of woman, Jung said he preferred a tall, petite girl with a beautiful face. If a girl suddenly appeared in his life, the first thing he would say to her would be, "Where will you drink alcohol?" Given his love for alcohol, he wanted his wife to be able to handle his drinking habits and enjoy drinks with him during their dates.
Celebrity Scandals Stain Glamorous Reputations:
The downfall of Jung Joon-young from a renowned entertainer to a convicted criminal involved in a series of scandals has become a general-news topic, casting a shadow over the world of entertainment. His involvement in the secret recording and sharing of sexual videos featuring at least ten women, including fellow celebrities, caused widespread outrage and led to his resignation from the industry in March 2019.
Crime and Injustice Taint a Rising Star:
Despite his humble beginnings and unconventional education, Jung's dreams of becoming a rock star were shattered by his realization that fame and fortune could blind him to the consequences of his actions. His arrest, charges, and subsequent sentencing for illegally filming and sharing explicit content, as well as allegations of partaking in gang rapes, have tarnished his name and cast a dark cloud over the entertainment industry.
