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K-pop group VIXX loses one member after legal issues
Ann Manhit
Published Apr 12, 2023 09:55 AM PHT
Rapper Ravi has officially left VIXX, effective April 11, 2023, after being charged with violating the Military Service Act.
Rapper Ravi has officially left VIXX, effective April 11, 2023, after being charged with violating the Military Service Act.
“After careful discussion between Ravi and the agency, it was decided that he will leave the team as of today,” Jellyfish Entertainment, the agency that handles K-pop group VIXX, announced last April 11, 2023. “We deeply apologize for causing trouble to the fans who support VIXX.”
“After careful discussion between Ravi and the agency, it was decided that he will leave the team as of today,” Jellyfish Entertainment, the agency that handles K-pop group VIXX, announced last April 11, 2023. “We deeply apologize for causing trouble to the fans who support VIXX.”
It was in May 2012 that Ravi was introduced as the main rapper of VIXX. They made popular songs such as “Hyde,” “Voodoo Doll,” and “The King.” His time with VIXX has now ended, though, due to legal issues surrounding his mandatory military enlistment. Reports of Ravi allegedly availing the services of a military broker with the intent of getting out of active duty surfaced.
It was in May 2012 that Ravi was introduced as the main rapper of VIXX. They made popular songs such as “Hyde,” “Voodoo Doll,” and “The King.” His time with VIXX has now ended, though, due to legal issues surrounding his mandatory military enlistment. Reports of Ravi allegedly availing the services of a military broker with the intent of getting out of active duty surfaced.
Under the law in South Korea, all able-bodied men between the ages of 18 to 28 are required to serve in the military for a period of 18 months. Even those who have an active career have to comply with this requirement.
Under the law in South Korea, all able-bodied men between the ages of 18 to 28 are required to serve in the military for a period of 18 months. Even those who have an active career have to comply with this requirement.
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Jin of BTS, for instance, has already started his military duties.
Jin of BTS, for instance, has already started his military duties.
Jinyoung of GOT7 is also set to begin his military enlistment beginning May 8, 2023.
Jinyoung of GOT7 is also set to begin his military enlistment beginning May 8, 2023.
In his Instagram stories last April 5, 2023, Jinyoung posted a handwritten letter to his fans.
In his Instagram stories last April 5, 2023, Jinyoung posted a handwritten letter to his fans.
“Everyone must be very worried, but I [have] gotten rather confident and reassured while meeting all of you. That is why I promise to return more mature and in good health after experiencing a lot while thinking of everyone,” he said. “Well then, let’s meet again soon. Thank you always, and I love you.”
“Everyone must be very worried, but I [have] gotten rather confident and reassured while meeting all of you. That is why I promise to return more mature and in good health after experiencing a lot while thinking of everyone,” he said. “Well then, let’s meet again soon. Thank you always, and I love you.”
Others are likewise expected to enter soon, such as Yoon of WINNER, Kai and Sehun of EXO, S. Coups and Jeonghan of SEVENTEEN, Song and Bobby of iKON, Taeyong of NCT, and Suga of BTS.
Others are likewise expected to enter soon, such as Yoon of WINNER, Kai and Sehun of EXO, S. Coups and Jeonghan of SEVENTEEN, Song and Bobby of iKON, Taeyong of NCT, and Suga of BTS.
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Military enlistment is a requirement for all Korean males, though internationally-recognized K-pop stars have been allowed to defer their enlistment until age 30.
Military enlistment is a requirement for all Korean males, though internationally-recognized K-pop stars have been allowed to defer their enlistment until age 30.
Ravi, who was born on February 15, 1993, has already reached the maximum age limit.
Ravi, who was born on February 15, 1993, has already reached the maximum age limit.
Last October 2022, Ravi shared that he was pushing through with his enlistment, but as a public service worker, due to health reasons.
Last October 2022, Ravi shared that he was pushing through with his enlistment, but as a public service worker, due to health reasons.
In January 2023, news alleging Ravi’s use of a military broker surfaced. According to reports, the broker would arrange for the falsification of medical documents in order to deceive the system. Reports said that the broker allegedly facilitated false symptoms of epilepsy during military exams. This way, the client would be exempted from active duty and would instead be assigned to the social service department.
In January 2023, news alleging Ravi’s use of a military broker surfaced. According to reports, the broker would arrange for the falsification of medical documents in order to deceive the system. Reports said that the broker allegedly facilitated false symptoms of epilepsy during military exams. This way, the client would be exempted from active duty and would instead be assigned to the social service department.
Ravi, along with eight others, were charged with violating the Military Service Act. Their first trial was on April 11, 2023, where the prosecution requested for a two-year prison sentence.
Ravi, along with eight others, were charged with violating the Military Service Act. Their first trial was on April 11, 2023, where the prosecution requested for a two-year prison sentence.
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Given these circumstances, it was agreed upon by Ravi and VIXX’s management that it would be best for him to exit the group.
Given these circumstances, it was agreed upon by Ravi and VIXX’s management that it would be best for him to exit the group.
The agency released a statement on the same day, while Ravi posted a public apology on his personal Instagram account.
The agency released a statement on the same day, while Ravi posted a public apology on his personal Instagram account.
“I apologize to everyone who has been harmed and hurt by what I did wrong,” he began.
“I apologize to everyone who has been harmed and hurt by what I did wrong,” he began.
He admitted that he was “desperate to delay [his] military service” due to being the “only artist in the company generating profits.”
He admitted that he was “desperate to delay [his] military service” due to being the “only artist in the company generating profits.”
“With desperation, I made a foolish decision, and when my worries about the company and the contract issues were resolved, I voluntarily registered for public service and was carrying out my service since October of last year,” he explained.
“With desperation, I made a foolish decision, and when my worries about the company and the contract issues were resolved, I voluntarily registered for public service and was carrying out my service since October of last year,” he explained.
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Ravi likewise apologized to those who truly were suffering from epilepsy and able-bodied men who were carrying out their military duties. He also reached out to his fans, and apologized for his actions that led to his leaving VIXX.
Ravi likewise apologized to those who truly were suffering from epilepsy and able-bodied men who were carrying out their military duties. He also reached out to his fans, and apologized for his actions that led to his leaving VIXX.
“I wanted to be someone you could be proud of, but I have no excuse for showing such a shameful side of myself,” said Ravi. “I am sincerely grateful to all the members who have been with me for the long period of 11 years, and I feel apologetic beyond words. I sincerely hope that there will be no more harm caused to the members’ valuable efforts because of me.”
“I wanted to be someone you could be proud of, but I have no excuse for showing such a shameful side of myself,” said Ravi. “I am sincerely grateful to all the members who have been with me for the long period of 11 years, and I feel apologetic beyond words. I sincerely hope that there will be no more harm caused to the members’ valuable efforts because of me.”
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