'Sex offender' Ko Young-wook becomes a cyber ghost.. TikTok, YouTube, Instagram shut down [Comprehensive]

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There is no greater isolation than in the online world.

Ko Young-wook, formerly of the mixed-gender group Rula, continues to attempt communication despite repeated public condemnation and platform sanctions, yet he is repeatedly forced out.

On the 27th, Ko announced via his personal X (formerly Twitter) account that he had opened a TikTok account and shared the link. It was reported that the TikTok account featured a short video showing Ko's daily life as he walked with a black coat and hat pulled low over his head.

However, Ko's communication on TikTok did not last long.

According to TikTok Korea on the 28th, the TikTok account opened by Ko the previous day was deleted that morning for violating community guidelines.

TikTok Korea stated firmly regarding the reason for the account deletion: "Under TikTok's community guidelines, if it is confirmed that an account owner has committed a sex crime against minors, not only that account but also any other accounts held by that user will be permanently suspended." They added, "This measure was also based on the community guidelines."

This marks the third time Ko's social media accounts have been forcibly shut down. He has repeatedly tried to resume activities and return by moving across platforms. Earlier in 2024, he opened a personal YouTube channel, which drew public outrage, but YouTube forcibly deleted the channel based on violations of its "Creator Responsibility Guidelines," forcing him out.

Going back further, in 2020, Ko created an Instagram account and attempted to return, stating through the platform that he wanted to "cautiously communicate with the world and live." However, at that time, his account was deactivated within a single day due to strong public criticism and Instagram's own regulations prohibiting use by sex offenders.

The fundamental reason Ko is so thoroughly expelled from all social media platforms is the weight of the crime he committed.

Ko was indicted on charges of forcibly molesting and sexually assaulting minors, and in 2013, he was sentenced to two years and six months in prison, ordered to wear an electronic monitoring device (electronic ankle bracelet) for three years, and mandated to disclose and notify his personal information for five years.

Ko, who became the first celebrity to be subjected to an "electronic ankle bracelet," served his sentence and was released from prison in 2015.

Despite leaving an indelible shock and wound on the public, Ko continues to knock on the doors of social media. However, as major domestic and international SNS platforms adhere to a strict zero-tolerance policy toward sex offenders, his lonely attempts at communication are met each time with a tragic forced shutdown ending.

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*This content was translated by AI.