Article: Top 10 Korean Stars Who Got Arrested

Korean celebrities have an international fan following, and for their fans, they are no less than a living god. The fans blindly love their idols and are easily influenced by them, especially the young admirers. A responsible ideal will make sure not to indulge in any activity that might cause harm to his loyal fanbase, and his public image. As a famous personality, your clean social image means everything. The more you are involved in wrongdoings, the fewer people want to work with you. Let's check out some celebrities who got into trouble because of their ill work.

1. Psy

Park Jae-Sang, professionally known as Psy. He is a famous Korean singer, songwriter, and record producer. His song ‘Gangnam Style’ gained him international recognition and put a feather in his growing career. In 2001, he got arrested for involving in a drug case. He was found guilty of consuming and possessing marijuana. He stayed in jail for 25 days and later got released on a fine.

 

2. Dasom

Kim Da-Som, professionally known as Dasom, is a South Korean actress and singer. She gained recognition as a member of the South Korean girl group Sistar. She got arrested for beating and bullying teenage students and stealing money from them. She was also an underage drinker and smoker.

 

3. Yoochun (TVXQ)

Park Yoo-Chun, professionally known as Yoochun, is a South Korean singer, actor, and songwriter. He was a member of the South Korean boy band group TVXQ and JYJ. He got arrested for being involved in a drug smuggling case.

 

4. Nana

Im Jin-Ah, professionally known as Nana, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a former member of the girl group After School. She got arrested for underage drinking and smoking. She was even involved in bullying and harassing people around her.

 

5. Kangin 

Kim Young-Woon, professionally known as Kangin, is a South Korean singer, host, actor, and TV personality. He has been charged with several assault cases and hit-and-run complaints. Every time he gets arrested, he covers up the trials with the money.

 

6. Park Bom

Park Bom is a South Korean singer and actress. She was one of the members of the girl group 2NE1. She got arrested for smuggling psychotherapy drugs into South Korea.

 

7. Jaejoong

Kim Jae-Joong, professionally known as Jaejoong, is a South Korean singer, actor, songwriter, and director. He is a band member of the Korea Pop group JYJ. He got arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

 

8. Soyou

Kang Ji-Hyun, professionally known as Soyou, is a South Korean singer and actress. She was a member of the Korean Pop girl group Sistar. She got arrested for underage drinking and smoking. She bullied and stole people around her and tried to make their life miserable.

 

9. Nichkhun

Nichkhun Buck Horvejkul is an American-born singer, actor, and songwriter. He has Thai background and is currently based in South Korea for his profession. He is a member of the boy band 2PM. He got arrested for driving and crashing into a car under the influence of alcohol.

 

10. Choi Jong-Hoon

Choi Jong-Hoon is a South Korean musician and actor. He was the leader, guitarist, and keyboardist of the Korean rock band F. T. Island.  He got arrested for bullying his fellow mates in highschool and covering up his drink and drive cases.