Famous Korean Singer Posts Apology After Being Cleared Of Charges
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Singer Im Chang Jung, who was previously investigated by the prosecution as a suspect in market manipulation, was cleared of charges last month.
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He recently uploaded an apology letter to his fans on his personal Instagram.
“Hello, this is Im Chang Jung. First, I’d like to apologize to my fans and everyone who was hurt by my reckless judgment over the past year. Thanks to everyone’s love and support, I have been able to live my life as Im Chang Jung for the past 30 years.
I should have been more grateful for my precious name, which you all made special, but due to my reckless judgment, I have tainted it. I am devastated to have caused pain to everyone.
I always took pride in doing my best in everything I have done. I believed that if I challenged myself and worked hard, I would be able to share all this with my fans. I believed this was how to repay my love to you all.
However, as time passed, as I started training juniors and became a producer, artist Im Chang Jung and businessman Im Chang Jung became mixed. I didn’t realize my choices and decisions were very dangerous being in a position like that.
I am so upset and apologize about the past for using the precious name you gave me so easily, not being faithful to my job as an artist, and leaving regret to so many people.
There is no excuse for my ignorant judgment and choices. Even though there is no legal punishment, how can that cover my shameful actions. I will never forget all this and will reflect again and again as I live my life. Please continue to stand by me. I sincerely apologize to everyone.”
— Im Chang Jung
Netizens were disappointed with his actions regardless of his apology letter.
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- “How sad and unfortunate.”
- “Even if he did it without any bad intentions, many people suffered by investing in it by trusting in Im Chang Jung’s name. It looks like he’s posting this apology so that he can start activities again.”
- “Although he came out free of charge, why is he asking for people to stand by him…”
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- “Suddenly? Why? Did the verdict come out?”
- “He was clear of charges. Looks like he got caught up in some bad choices due to greed.”
- “Talking about the market manipulation. Hopefully, he’s more careful next time. He must’ve been shocked this time around.”
- “What happened to the girl group he created?
- “They already ended the contract and moved to another agency.”
On the other hand, read about how he almost ruined his own girl group’s debut below.
A Producer’s “Sob Story” Almost Ruined A 4th Gen Girl Group’s Debut