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'Conscription Scandal' Ravi, Signaling Return After Four Years? "I Miss and Long to See the Fans" [Star Issue]

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Ravi (30, Kim Won-sik), a former member of the group VIXX who was convicted in the first instance over the conscription scandal, appeared at an appellate court hearing held on the morning of the 31st at Seoul Yangcheon District Court. The first-instance court found Ravi guilty and sentenced him to one year in prison, suspended for two years, with 120 hours of community service. The court stated, "The defendant (Ravi) conspired closely with broker Gu Mo to attempt to evade military service by feigning symptoms of epilepsy despite having none, and obstructed the duties of public officials through deception, showing poor character." However, the court also noted, "Considering that this is his first offense, he has admitted to his wrongdoing and expressed remorse, and appears likely to undergo a new conscription evaluation and fulfill his military obligations," taking all circumstances into account. Although Ravi initially accepted the first-instance verdict and stated he would not appeal, the Prosecution Service filed an appeal citing issues such as inappropriate sentencing. 2023.10.31 /Photo=Kim Chang-hyun
Ravi (30, Kim Won-sik), a former member of the group VIXX who was convicted in the first instance over the conscription scandal, appeared at an appellate court hearing held on the morning of the 31st at Seoul Yangcheon District Court. The first-instance court found Ravi guilty and sentenced him to one year in prison, suspended for two years, with 120 hours of community service. The court stated, "The defendant (Ravi) conspired closely with broker Gu Mo to attempt to evade military service by feigning symptoms of epilepsy despite having none, and obstructed the duties of public officials through deception, showing poor character." However, the court also noted, "Considering that this is his first offense, he has admitted to his wrongdoing and expressed remorse, and appears likely to undergo a new conscription evaluation and fulfill his military obligations," taking all circumstances into account. Although Ravi initially accepted the first-instance verdict and stated he would not appeal, the Prosecution Service filed an appeal citing issues such as inappropriate sentencing. 2023.10.31 /Photo=Kim Chang-hyun

Singer Ravi (real name Kim Won-sik), a former member of the group VIXX who caused controversy over allegations of involvement in a conscription scandal, recently resumed activities by releasing a new song last month and has now shared his feelings with fans.

On the 7th, Ravi left a message in a group chat where fans gathered, saying, "I hope you are all doing well. I am worried that this sudden greeting might disturb the discomfort we have tried to cover up."

He added, "I cannot possibly fathom the tangled emotions many of you must be feeling after such a long time. Because of these difficulties, I feel regretful if we simply let time pass without addressing them, so I am leaving this message."

Ravi /Photo=StarNews
Ravi /Photo=StarNews

He continued, "Although I sent greetings with 'Nyeok,' I felt that the letter itself was different. I miss you very much and long to see you again. I will work hard to welcome the moment when we can meet once more."

Ravi was brought to trial in 2023 on charges of conspiring with a conscription broker to obtain a false diagnosis of epilepsy and attempt to evade military service. According to the Prosecution Service, Ravi received an "epilepsy scenario" from the conscription broker and attempted to secure a fake diagnosis by pretending to faint.

The court found Ravi guilty and sentenced him to one year in prison, suspended for two years. Following this, Ravi fulfilled his remaining service period under the order of the Military Manpower Administration and was discharged from duty in December last year.

On the 22nd of last month, he released a new song titled 'Nyeok.' This is his first new release since "Dance After the Trend" in October 2022, marking a comeback after approximately four years and six months since his discharge from military service.

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