Jung Joon Young, the singer convicted of gang rape and illegal distribution of sex videos, was released from Mokpo Prison in Jeollanam-do on the morning of March 19 after completing his prison term.

He left the facility at 5:05 am, one day ahead of the scheduled release date of March 20 KST.

Upon his release, Jung Joon Young emerged from prison wearing a black mask and a hat, concealing his face from public view.

Jung Joon Young, along with former FT Island singer Choi Jong Hoon, was arrested and charged in March 2019 for their involvement in the gang rape of women in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do, and Daegu in January and March 2016, respectively.

Additionally, Jung Joon Young was accused of distributing illegal sexual videos involving women in a KakaoTalk group chat, which included several celebrities, including Seungri, in 2015.

He was sentenced to five years in prison by the Supreme Court in September 2020. Despite the dismissal of the prosecution's request for probation, Jung Joon Young was spared from disclosing personal information and wearing an electronic anklet.

During his final statement in the second trial, Jung Joon Young expressed remorse, acknowledging his inappropriate behavior. "I deeply regret my immoral and irresponsible actions towards the victims, and I will spend the rest of my life reflecting on my past mistakes," he stated.

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BTS’s V is creating major buzz in Indonesia once again, and this time, it’s all thanks to his role as a global ambassador for the financial platform SimInvest!

In March 2023, V was chosen as the face of the Indonesian investment platform, and he continues to hold the title for the second consecutive year. SimInvest has seen impressive growth thanks to V’s loyal fanbase, particularly among the younger generation. The platform expressed their delight, revealing that V’s influence has played a huge role in their success.

For 2024, the platform is making an exciting move by adding legendary actor Jackie Chan as a co-ambassador alongside V. SimInvest hopes that this partnership will boost the platform’s appeal even further and help build trust among a wider audience.

To celebrate the incredible growth, SimInvest threw an event in Jakarta from January 16 to 24. They set up a special booth at the MRT station where fans could grab exclusive V-themed merchandise and enjoy free coffee. As expected, the turnout was massive, with fans flooding the station and forming long lines. The crowd was so large that the event had to be paused multiple times for safety reasons, as SimInvest had to manage the growing number of fans. Both the company and the fans were in awe of the overwhelming "V-effect"!

V’s popularity in Indonesia is undeniable. On Instagram, he was recently ranked as the second most influential celebrity in the world—just behind Cristiano Ronaldo. He also tops the search volume charts on Indonesia’s Google Trends for Korean stars.

This isn’t the first time V has caused a stir in Indonesia. Back in 2021, during BTS's ambassadorship with Hyundai Motors at the Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), a "Hyundai x BTS" photo booth saw V being the most popular member with attendees. Fans couldn’t get enough of the global superstar!

It’s clear that V’s impact in Indonesia—and globally—continues to grow stronger, with fans everywhere eager to show their love for the K-pop icon!

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