Comments by "E M" (@em5522) on "How much do you know about the sex u0026 corruption scandal involving K-pop stars" video.

  1. It's true that people shouldn't be brushed with the same broad strokes just for belonging in the same industry, especially considering that there are so many in this industry who are barely connected or have hardly any real control over their peers. However, this case may shed some light on the problems that may show the need for better accountability and proper self-management within the culture of the kpop community. I don't think it's fair or realistic to hold idols on a pedestal, in that their actions are above reproach, or expect them to be held at an unreasonably high standard, in that they're not permitted to have common, fallible human traits. Crimes against human rights should not be distinguished by positions, but not every human flaw should be considered a crime because of position either. Yet, that aside, I do think the celebrity parts of this case are overshadowing its more troubling aspects: the potential and unexposed corruption of law enforcement and government officials. I'm surprised that while the chats, as well as prior statements, indicated acts of bribery among police officers and criminal behavior with potential people linked to government, these allegations aren't making headlines. Furthermore, we aren't hearing how investigations concerning them are going, at least, not to the level that we hear of the idols. Don't get me wrong, I think what these people did was sick and criminal, but I feel that is so on a more outer level. I fear that part might be a shallow shell covering up a deeper concern on a national level. One that is being swept over by the glitz and glamour of a celebrity scandal.
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