"I want to be a Japanese male AV performer." 'First celebrity with an electronic ankle monitor' Ko Young-wook sparks controversy [Star Issue]

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Ko Young-wook (50), a former member of the group Rula convicted of sexual crimes against minors, has once again sparked controversy by expressing his intention to pursue a career as a Japanese adult video (AV) performer.

On the 12th, Ko Young-wook posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account, saying, "I just wanted to live happily while making people laugh."

Notably, he added, "It seems like it will be difficult to find a job in Korea. I heard somewhere that there is a shortage of male AV performers in Japan, so if it's legally possible..." drawing attention.

Ko Young-wook reiterated his interest in the profession of an AV performer, stating, "If the law permits."

From July 2010 to December 2012, Ko Young-wook was sentenced to two years and six months in prison in 2013 for sexually assaulting and forcibly molesting three minors on five separate occasions at his home and in his car. At that time, he was also ordered to undergo a five-year public disclosure of personal information and wear a location-tracking electronic device for three years, earning him the stigma of being the "first celebrity with an electronic ankle monitor."

After his release, he attempted to resume activities by opening social media accounts on Instagram and YouTube, but all were shut down and deleted.

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