Disgraced K-pop Idol Ravi Apologizes for Faking Epilepsy to Evade Military Service

   K-pop idol, Ravi, made headlines recently when he admitted to faking epilepsy in order to avoid mandatory military service.
​   The 29-year-old rapper, whose real name is Kim Won-Sik, apologized to fans and the public alike for his deception.
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   Military service is mandatory for all able-bodied South Korean men between the ages of 18 and 28.
​   However, some K-pop stars have been able to delay or avoid their service entirely, which has led to criticism and controversy in the country.
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   Ravi, who rose to fame as a member of the popular group VIXX, is just the latest celebrity to come under fire for his actions. He appeared at a press conference last week to address the situation.
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   "I know that what I did was wrong, and I want to apologize to everyone who was affected by my actions," Ravi said.
​   "I was afraid of going to the army and leaving my fans and my career behind. But I realize now that what I did was selfish and irresponsible."
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   Ravi went on to explain that he faked epilepsy by having a friend film him having a seizure and then sharing the video with his agency. He was subsequently exempted from military service due to his supposed condition.
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   The rapper's actions sparked outrage among fans and the public, with many calling for him to be punished for his deception.
​   The South Korean government has announced that it will investigate the matter to determine whether Ravi committed a criminal act.
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   In the meantime, Ravi has stepped down from his role as a mentor on the popular music show "Produce X 101" and has promised to reflect on his actions.
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   "I know that I have let a lot of people down, and I am truly sorry for that," Ravi said. "I hope that I can use this experience to grow as a person and become someone that my fans can be proud of."
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   The situation with Ravi is just one example of the ongoing debate in South Korea about military service exemptions for K-pop stars.
​   Some argue that these exemptions are unfair and create an unequal playing field for those who are not famous.
   Others counter that K-pop stars contribute to the country's cultural economy and therefore deserve special treatment.
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   Whatever the outcome of the investigation into Ravi's case, it is clear that this is a complex issue that will continue to be debated in South Korea for years to come.
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   As for Ravi, it remains to be seen whether he will be able to regain the trust and respect of his fans and the public after this incident.
  But one thing is certain: his actions have cast a shadow on the K-pop industry and served as a reminder that even celebrities are not above the law.