Singer The Film Sentenced to 1 Year and 2 Months in Prison for Illegal Filming of Female Body

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] TheFilm (real name Hwang Kyung-seok, 44), a singer and head of a singer label, who was indicted on charges of illegally filming women's bodies, was sentenced to prison and detained in court in the first trial.

On the 16th, Judge Ha Se-yong of the Criminal Division 5 of the Seoul Eastern District Court sentenced Hwang, who was tried for violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, etc. (using a camera for filming), to 1 year and 2 months in prison. He also ordered 40 hours of sexual violence treatment program completion and a 3-year employment restriction at child, youth-related, and welfare facilities for the disabled.

Judge Ha stated, "Hwang filmed videos including sexual intercourse scenes several times without the consent of the other party," and "the related videos were distributed on the internet under unknown circumstances, making it practically impossible to restore the victims' damages."

He added, "The victims suffered extreme sexual humiliation and mental damage, and no agreement was reached with them."

Hwang was accused and brought to trial for filming women's bodies using illegal filming equipment a total of four times around 2017. Most of the victims were reported to be Hwang's fans who met him through social networking services (SNS).

Hwang is accused of filming women's bodies using illegal filming equipment a total of four times around 2017. Most of the victims are known to have met Hwang through social networking services (SNS) as his fans.

Immediately after the sentencing, Hwang was given the opportunity to speak and said, "I am truly sorry to the victims and earnestly want to compensate for the damages," adding, "I will accept the punishment willingly."

Meanwhile, the victims' legal representatives received reports of similar cases after the first accusation and additionally reported Hwang to the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office last month.

Hwang, who began his singing career through the 13th Yoo Jae-ha Music Contest, has been active as a singer-songwriter and serves as the head of the label Seattle Music.

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