People were shocked when it was announced that former BIGBANG member Seungri's life sentence was reduced from three years to a total of 18 months.
Here's what people are saying.
Seungri's Nearing Prison Release Gains Online Attention For Shortened Period
Initially reported as a three-year prison sentence, Seungri's prison time was reduced to one and a half years, following his final appeal trial.
Seungri was involved in the infamous "Burning Sun" scandal, dragging many known artists in its wake. He was charged with prostitution plotting and gambling.
The scandal is notorious for its grim weight in K-pop history.
The former BIGBANG member caught flak, specifically due to his short prison sentence. The report was made by No Cut News on January 27, stating Seungri's prison time reduction and its official finalization.
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Netizens were shocked and enraged at the news, leading them to express their disdain.
Lately, the online community centered around his release, which will be a few months from now.
They stated how crime decline is doubtful when the law doesn't do its job. Netizens also expressed that it's not the result they expected, questioning officials' ability to make proper judgement.
"If the law is like this, you can't expect crime to go down"
"Not the result everyone expected. I wonder how many people can make a proper judgement in this country. I think it's just like this country and it's comfortable to live."
"Looks like a good lawyer."
"At this point, I wish he was replaced with an AI judge. The law is too weak."
"Burning Seunghyun should be re-arrested like a drug dealer."
"A world where crime is considered good."
"If they had properly investigated and punished them when "Burning Sun" exploded, a lot of drug offenders in Korea would've been caught. The normal people who don't do drugs wouldn't be dragged along with them. Drug issue is so serious these days."
Online Community Questions Seungri's Future Activities After Release
With its recent information, netizens cannot help but express their curiosity on Seungri's future activities. They tackled if Seungri would go back to his celebrity life, given the weight of his wrongdoings.
Some voiced out Seungri will return to Youtube for media exposure. Others claimed he shouldn't go back at all, due to his tainted image.
"We will see him again soon on YouTube."
"Please don't return to YouTube. Nobody wants to see you ever."
"After all the bad things in the world. Should have been put away"
"Force those kinds of people to donate all their wealth."
"I'm so weak, Mr. Seungri. I'm sorry, but I don't want to see you anymore. Please don't return to Youtube."
Some expressed that instead of going back once released, Seungri should just take responsibility for his life.
"Is this what it means to take responsibility for your face as you get older?"
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