Korean showbiz "shocked": Ravi and a series of A-list stars were investigated for being entangled in a line to avoid service?

Showbiz Korea is currently preparing to enter a "sweep" when the country's government opens a large-scale investigation into many artists for falsifying records to avoid service.

On January 31, Sports Chosun reported that the Korea Military Manpower Administration is conducting a large-scale investigation into the performance of military service by professional sports athletes and entertainers. Song Duk Ho is one of the first artists to be targeted.

Song Duk Ho's agency, Bistus Entertainment, confirmed that the actor left the film he was filming due to investigation. His management company, Bistus Entertainment, said, "Song Duk Ho searched online about the postponement of his military enlistment last summer. After receiving advice through a person named A, he made the wrong decision. He was evaluated for enlistment as a community service worker instead of an active-duty soldier."

Bistus Entertainment continued, "Song Duk Ho is currently being investigated by the police. We are deeply reflecting on this incident and sincerely apologize for disappointing everyone."

Song Duk Ho first appeared in the movie Burning in 2018. The actor is a familiar face to many Korean audiences when he appeared in many hit movies such as Hospital Playlist, Taxi Driver, DP, Missing: The Other Side 2...

In early 2023, Korean media reported that the police were investigating a brokerage ring to make fake documents to avoid military service. This brokerage organization earns 100 million won (1.9 billion VND) from forging profiles for wealthy clients. The government's investigation means that not only male stars who have recently enlisted in the army, but also many popular stars who have returned from service will also be investigated if they are caught in a fake profile line. This.

It is known that many artists choose to fake medical records to be able to perform their military service more lightly as community service workers. Male singer Ravi of group VIXX is said to be the one who faked his profile to switch to a community service worker.

South Korean media reported that the brokerage had made more than 100 million won (about $80,000) from falsifying profiles for wealthy clients to get them exempt from military service. Customers include athletes, artists and a rapper from an idol group (temporarily called A).

According to the information that the people of the line revealed, rapper A, after leaving a reality show since May 2022, was helped and enlisted as a community service worker for health reasons in October. From the above data, netizens speculate that Ravi (VIXX) - former member of 2 Days 1 Night in Korean version is the one mentioned.

Not to be expected of netizens, not long after, SBS news reported that the joint investigation team of the Prosecutor and the Military Department had recently prosecuted rapper Ravi (VIXX) with allegations of violation. Law on Military Service.

Even according to Korean media, the above brokerage organization uses A's name and image to continue to promote the business to others. After that, many media reported that Ravi (VIXX) - former member of 2 Days 1 Night in Korean version is A. Ravi is performing mandatory military service but as a community service worker. He started his military service in October 2022.

After leaving the variety show 2 Days 1 Night in May 2022, Ravi enlisted as a community service worker 5 months later. At that time, on SNS, the male rapper explained, "I plan to perform my national duty through community service for health reasons." Ravi is believed to have registered for a follow-up visit and received a level 4 fitness assessment (community service level) because of epilepsy which lowers his physical fitness rating, however this information made the joint investigation team suspicious.

According to media reports on January 12, Ravi's entertainment company has no response. Fans are currently worried about their idols in case they accidentally get involved in this line.