South Korea Abolishes Celebrity Recruit Unit Following Misconduct Scandal Involving Se7en and Sangchu
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South Korea Abolishes Celebrity Recruit Unit Following Misconduct Scandal Involving Se7en and Sangchu

The South Korean Ministry of National Defense has officially announced the dissolution of the "celebrity recruit" system, a specialized unit within the Defense Media Agency, following a high-profile scandal involving prominent K-pop stars Choi Dong-wook (known as Se7en) and Lee Sang-chul (known as Sangchu of the duo Mighty Mouth). The decision follows an intense investigation ... Read more
June 7, 2026