A former member of a male idol group, Choi, is under trial for deeply troubling allegations of secretly filming intimate moments with his partner, referred to as Ms. B, creating waves of shock and dismay.

📅 Incident Details Revealed by Munhwa Ilbo on the 22nd 📰

• Choi accused of filming approximately 20 sex scenes with Ms. B from July last year to May this year.
• Disturbingly, Choi encouraged Ms. B to engage in intimate acts while wearing an eye patch and covertly recorded the incidents using a silent camera app.
• Additionally, allegations include filming another woman, referred to as Ms. C, met at a bar in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on four occasions, capturing her while lying on her bed in only underwear.

🚔 Legal Proceedings and Charges:

• Yongsan Police Station in Seoul took action against Choi in September.
• Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office indicted him without detention on the 8th of this month, citing violations of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, specifically regarding filming and distribution using cameras.
• Confirmation is pending on whether Choi distributed related videos.

🎤 Choi’s Background and Career:

• Choi, formerly in charge of the main rapper position, ceased activities and retired from the entertainment industry in 2019 due to health reasons.

🔍 Media Statements and Victim’s Perspective:

• Ms. B revealed Choi’s aspirations to exploit his celebrity status and transition to becoming a BJ for entertainment programs or internet broadcasts.
• Choi initially apologized after the complaint but later sought leniency, causing further distress to Ms. B.

👥 Group Background and Previous Controversy:

• The idol group, a 5-member male ensemble that debuted in 2017, faced a previous scandal in 2019 when a member was sentenced for forcibly molesting a minor.

📢 Ongoing Impact and Community Response:

• The scandal raises concerns about privacy violations and the misuse of celebrity status for inappropriate activities.
• The ongoing legal proceedings will determine the consequences for Choi and the lasting impact on the victims.