Former member of South Korean boy group VIXX, Ravi, and eight other suspects, recently participated in the first hearing regarding the case of violating the Military Service Act, which was held at the 7th Criminal Division of the Seoul Southern District Court on Tuesday April 11, 2023.
Ravi and his partner Nafla, who had collaborated with a broker by submitting a false diagnosis to the Military Manpower Administration to avoid military service, were each sentenced to two years and two years and six months in prison. In response to the lawsuit filed by the prosecutor, Ravi, through his defense attorney, asked for leniency by presenting the following arguments.
“Ravi is not only a celebrity, but he is also responsible for the company and its employees. So, he made the wrong decision because he wanted to protect them. He is now doing self-reflection and feels very ashamed," said the lawyer, as quoted from Allkpop on Wednesday April 12, 2023. The lawyer added, “For some people, being young in their 20s is the pinnacle of their life.
It's a shame that some people have to end their careers after that period." "I ask the court to consider this and ask the court to make a decision as well, bearing in mind that the defendant deeply regrets his actions," he added. Meanwhile, Ravi joined the military service in October 2022 as a social service worker.
Prosecutors believe that Ravi signed a contract of 50 million won (approximately Rp. 562 million) with a military service broker even though he has no health problems, and received alternative assignments. Ravi has admitted to all the charges against him in closing arguments in court.
"While going through the trial until now, I am dying to realize how big a mistake I was and how many people I have hurt," said Ravi. He added, “I apologize to the patient and his family. I will not forget this moment for the rest of my life and live with a heart of atonement." Ravi had previously written an official letter of apology to all parties and decided to leave the VIXX group.
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