Being a celebrity comes with highs and lows, where success brings love but mistakes lead to immense trouble. Celebs like Kim Sae Ron, former NCT member Taeil, former BIGBANG member Seungri, Jung Joon-young, and others faced this harsh truth. They faced immense backlash for it, which cost them fans and work. Read on to know all about their scandals or controversies.
Kangin
Kangin, a former Super Junior member, left the group in 2019, a decade after a 2009 fight where he attacked two men. As per reports, Kangin also faced two drunk-driving charges and hit-and-run cases.
Kang Ji-Hwan
Kang Ji-Hwan, a 42-year-old actor, faced arrest on July 9, 2019, for the alleged s*xual assault and rape of two agency staff. The scandal shocked the industry, and online chatter mourned his fall from grace. His career halted, which showed how fast fame can fade when serious accusations hit.
Seungri
Former member of BIGBANG, he left the group and quit showbiz in 2019 after the Burning Sun scandal. He faced charges of arranging prostitution, gambling, and more. In 2020, courts found him guilty of s*xual bribery and embezzlement. The news crushed fans, and internet posts called it a betrayal.
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Kim Sae Ron’s DUI
Kim Sae Ron, a young actress, crashed into a transformer in Seoul in May 2022 while drunk. Her blood alcohol level, twice the legal limit, led to a revoked licence and fines. The crash cut power to 57 businesses and faced immense backlash after it. She lost a Netflix K-drama role, and her career took a hit. Sadly, she passed away on February 16, 2025.
Jung Joon-Young
Jung Joon-young, a singer and TV star, lost everything in March 2019. He admitted to secretly filming women during private moments and sharing the videos in a chat group. His agency, MAKEUS Entertainment, ended his contract fast.
Taeil
Moon Taeil, a former member of NCT, faced serious legal trouble. He was charged without detention for a crime involving the s*xual assault of a woman with two others. Following which, SM Entertainment shared on social media that Taeil left NCT.
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