Singer Jung Joon Young, who served a five-year prison sentence for serious charges including group sexual assault, has been seen multiple times in France. This has led to local residents issuing warnings and sharing new photos of him.
On September 1, a local resident posted a warning on their social media, saying, "Guys, I saw Jung Joon Young in Paris. Be careful," and included photos and videos of him.
In the photos, Jung Joon Young is shown with long hair, wearing a shirt and shorts. In one video, he notices he's being filmed and turns his head away.
Local comments included, "A Korean is planning to open a restaurant in Lyon; we should be cautious," and "Is he in Paris after Lyon?"
Jung Joon Young was previously spotted in a Lyon club in July. While those photos were unclear, the latest ones show him clearly, looking directly at the camera.
At the Lyon club, a Korean speaker named A recognized Jung Joon Young and struck up a conversation. A was excited to meet someone who spoke Korean.
During their chat, a member of Jung Joon Young’s group mentioned, "He is a famous singer in Korea," and A realized he was talking to the person involved in the 'Burning Sun Gate' scandal.
A later communicated with Jung Joon Young on social media, where he introduced himself as "Joon from Boston," and mentioned, "I am a lyricist and composer. I will soon open a Korean restaurant in Lyon." There were also reports of him interacting physically with a foreign woman at the club.
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When news of Jung Joon Young’s presence in France spread, he reportedly told A, "I just asked people to be friends; I’m very disappointed," and then deactivated his social media account.
A shared their concerns about the reaction to Jung Joon Young, saying, "He hasn’t changed at all. Five years in prison doesn’t change a person, and I dislike that he still seems intent on staying in the music industry."
Jung Joon Young was expelled from the entertainment industry in 2019 due to the 'Burning Sun Gate' scandal.
He was sentenced to five years in prison for distributing illegal footage and group sexual assault and was released in March. There’s ongoing speculation about whether he is trying to establish himself in France after these sightings.
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