2PM Chansung Sends A Public Message To The Attackers Of The Busan Violence

The news of a middle schooler beaten to within an inch of her life has rocked the entire nation and there are those who simply can’t just sit by and say nothing.

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Chansung was one of the many Koreans outraged by the recent news and one of very few celebrities to voice their concern on the matter.

Upset by the horrific beatings Chansung questioned the very humanity of the bullies, calling them out on Twitter for their monstrous misdeeds.

“If you’re a human, you shouldn’t do this.”

— 2PM’s Chansung

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— 황찬성 (@2PMagreement211) September 5, 2017

After reflecting on it some more, Chansung wrote a follow-up post questioning the effectiveness of Korea’s juvenile law.

“Because they are young and can’t make correct judgement, they are legally protected. I understand [that aspect] but because the punishment is weak, wouldn’t they be unable to fully realize their crime. You can only reflect when you know what mistake you made. Do you have any idea how big of a mistake you made?”
-2PM’s Chansung

나이가 어리기 때문에 판단을 정확히 할 수 없어서 법적으로 보호한다. 이해하지만 그렇게 처벌이 약해지기 때문에 죄에 대한 정확한 의식이 없지 않을까. 반성은 자신의 잘못을 알았을 때 하는 건데 자신이 얼마나 큰 잘못을 저지른 건지 알기나 할까

— 황찬성 (@2PMagreement211) September 5, 2017

Chansung is referring here to the gentler punishment Korean juvenile law metes out to young defendants—a law that has long been the subject of contention.