Seoul, South Korea (CNN) K-pop star Jung Joon-young was arrested Thursday over allegations that he shared sexually explicit videos of women filmed without their knowledge or consent, South Korean police said.

The arrest warrant was issued hours after he appeared at a court hearing during which he apologized to the victims for his actions.

Jung, 30, who was first questioned by police last week, delivered a statement to the press outside the court, admitting responsibility for the charges.

"I am truly sorry. I admit to all charges against me. I will not challenge the charges brought by the investigative agency, and I will humbly accept the court's decision," he said.

"I bow my head in apology to the women who were victimized by my actions," he added.

Read More</s>K-pop star Jung Joon-young was arrested over allegations that he shared sexually explicit videos of women filmed without their knowledge or consent, South Korean police said. He was arrested on Thursday. The warrant was issued hours after he appeared at a court hearing during which he apologised to the victims for his actions, reports cnn.com.

Joon-young, 30, who was first questioned by police last week, delivered a statement to the press outside the court, admitting responsibility for the charges.

"I am truly sorry. I admit to all charges against me. I will not challenge the charges brought by the investigative agency, and I will humbly accept the court's decision," he said.

"I bow my head in apology to the women who were victimized by my actions," he added.

 Following the hearing, he was escorted in handcuffs to a central Seoul police station, where he remains in custody.

Joon-young is accused of being part of an online group chat that shared sexually explicit videos of women without their knowledge or consent.

Other members of the group include K-Pop idol and Big Bang star Seungri and rock band F.T. Island member Choi Jong-hoon. Seungri is also being investigated on suspicion of violating the country's prostitution laws.

If found guilty, the men accused could be sentenced to five years in prison or face a fine of up to 30 million won ($26,424), under South Korean law.

Joon-young was dropped by his management company MakeUS Entertainment in light of the allegations.</s>Other members of the group include K-Pop idol and Big Bang star Seungri and rock band F.T. Island member Choi Jong-hoon. Seungri is also being investigated on suspicion of violating the country's prostitution laws

K-pop star Jung Joon-young was arrested over allegations that he shared sexually explicit videos of women filmed without their knowledge or consent, South Korean police said. He was arrested on Thursday. The warrant was issued hours after he appeared at a court hearing during which he apologised to the victims for his actions, reports cnn.com.

Joon-young, 30, who was first questioned by police last week, delivered a statement to the press outside the court, admitting responsibility for the charges.

"I am truly sorry. I admit to all charges against me. I will not challenge the charges brought by the investigative agency, and I will humbly accept the court's decision," he said.

"I bow my head in apology to the women who were victimized by my actions," he added. Following the hearing, he was escorted in handcuffs to a central Seoul police station, where he remains in custody.

Joon-young is accused of being part of an online group chat that shared sexually explicit videos of women without their knowledge or consent.

Other members of the group include K-Pop idol and Big Bang star Seungri and rock band F.T. Island member Choi Jong-hoon. Seungri is also being investigated on suspicion of violating the country's prostitution laws.

If found guilty, the men accused could be sentenced to five years in prison or face a fine of up to 30 million won ($26,424), under South Korean law. Joon-young was dropped by his management company MakeUS Entertainment in light of the allegations.

Catch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates</s>SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - K-pop singer Jung Joon-young is attending a South Korean court hearing on whether a warrant will be issued for his arrest on allegations he illegally shared sexually explicit videos of women taken without their knowledge or consent.

He told reporters at the Seoul Central District Court on Thursday that he was sorry and apologized again to the victims and to "everyone who has showed affection for me." People involved in scandals in South Korea often issue public apologies even as they maintain their innocence.

Jung was questioned by police last week about allegations that he secretly filmed his sexual encounters and shared them in private group chats.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency requested an arrest warrant for Jung on Monday. The court's decision is expected Thursday night or early Friday.

K-pop singer Jung Joon-young arrives to attend a hearing at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 21, 2019. A South Korean pop star has appeared at a court hearing to decide whether to arrest him over allegations that he illegally shared sexually explicit videos of women taken without their knowledge or consent in online group chats.(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

K-pop singer Jung Joon-young bows upon his arrival to attend a hearing at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 21, 2019. A South Korean pop star has appeared at a court hearing to decide whether to arrest him over allegations that he illegally shared sexually explicit videos of women taken without their knowledge or consent in online group chats.(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

K-pop singer Jung Joon-young is questioned by reporters upon his arrival to attend a hearing at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 21, 2019. A South Korean pop star has appeared at a court hearing to decide whether to arrest him over allegations that he illegally shared sexually explicit videos of women taken without their knowledge or consent in online group chats. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

K-pop singer Jung Joon-young arrives to attend a hearing at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 21, 2019. A South Korean pop star has appeared at a court hearing to decide whether to arrest him over allegations that he illegally shared sexually explicit videos of women taken without their knowledge or consent in online group chats.(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)</s>SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - K-pop singer Jung Joon-young was attending a South Korean court hearing Thursday on whether a warrant will be issued for his arrest on allegations he illegally shared sexually explicit videos of women taken without their knowledge or consent.

He told reporters at the Seoul Central District Court that he was sorry and apologized again to the victims and to "everyone who has showed affection for me." People involved in scandals in South Korea often issue public apologies even as they maintain their innocence.

Jung was questioned by police last week about allegations that he secretly filmed his sexual encounters and shared them in private group chats with his friends.

Police are also investigating another K-pop star, Seungri, who soared to international stardom as a member of the group Big Bang, over suspicions that he attempted to arrange unlawful sexual services for his business investors.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency requested an arrest warrant for Jung on Monday through state prosecutors. The court's decision is expected Thursday night or early Friday.

The scandal has caused uproar in South Korea where women are increasingly speaking out against what they describe as a culture of misogyny and the rampant spread of intimate photos and videos taken by hidden cameras, which they say have women living in constant anxiety and distress.

K-pop singer Jung Joon-young bows upon his arrival to attend a hearing at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 21, 2019. A South Korean pop star has appeared at a court hearing to decide whether to arrest him over allegations that he illegally shared sexually explicit videos of women taken without their knowledge or consent in online group chats.(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

K-pop singer Jung Joon-young is questioned by reporters upon his arrival to attend a hearing at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 21, 2019. A South Korean pop star has appeared at a court hearing to decide whether to arrest him over allegations that he illegally shared sexually explicit videos of women taken without their knowledge or consent in online group chats. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)</s>K-pop star Jung Joon-young was arrested Thursday over allegations that he shared sexually explicit videos of women filmed without their knowledge or consent, South Korean police said.

The arrest warrant was issued hours after he appeared at a court hearing during which he apologized to the victims for his actions.

Jung, 30, who was first questioned by police last week, delivered a statement to the press outside the court, admitting responsibility for the charges.

“I am truly sorry. I admit to all charges against me. I will not challenge the charges brought by the investigative agency, and I will humbly accept the court’s decision,” he said.

“I bow my head in apology to the women who were victimized by my actions,” he added.

Following the hearing, he was escorted in handcuffs to a central Seoul police station, where he remains in custody.

Jung is accused of being part of an online group chat that shared sexually explicit videos of women without their knowledge or consent.

Other alleged members of the group include K-Pop idol and Big Bang star Seungri and rock band F.T. Island member Choi Jong-hoon. Seungri is also being investigated on suspicion of violating the country’s prostitution laws.

If found guilty, the men accused could be sentenced to five years in prison or face a fine of up to 30 million won ($26,424), under South Korean law.

Jung was dropped by his management company MakeUS Entertainment in light of the allegations.

Last week Seungri announced his decision to quit the entertainment industry.

“I think I’d better leave the entertainment industry at this moment,” he wrote on his official Instagram account. “I just cannot bear causing any further damage to people around me, while being hated and criticized by the public and being treated as a nation’s enemy during the investigation.”</s>SEOUL, South Korea – South Korean police on Thursday arrested K-pop singer Jung Joon-young over allegations that he illegally shared sexually explicit videos of women taken without their knowledge or consent.

The Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant for Jung hours after he appeared at a hearing and apologized to the victims and to "everyone who has showed affection for me." He was later escorted to a police station in downtown Seoul in handcuffs.

People involved in scandals in South Korea often issue public apologies even as they maintain their innocence.

Jung was first questioned by police last week about allegations that he secretly filmed his sexual encounters and shared them in private group chats with his friends.

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Police are also investigating another K-pop star, Seungri, who soared to international stardom as a member of the group Big Bang, over suspicions that he attempted to arrange unlawful sexual services for his business investors.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency requested an arrest warrant for Jung on Monday through state prosecutors. The scandal has caused an uproar in South Korea, where women are increasingly speaking out against what they describe as a culture of misogyny with the rampant spread of intimate photos and videos taken by hidden cameras, which they say have women living in constant anxiety and distress.</s>K-pop singer and TV star Jung Joon-young has been arrested over allegations he illicitly taped and shared sexually explicit videos of women, who were filmed without their knowledge or consent.

The 30-year-old was taken into custody hours after he appeared in court in Seoul, South Korea, during which he apologized to his victims, CNN reported. Jung had admitted on Wednesday to having shared videos he secretly took while having sex with women, and before the hearing started, he said he had committed "an inexcusable crime," according to Reuters.

"I am truly sorry," he later said in a statement to members of the press outside the courthouse after the hearing. "I admit to all charges against me. I will not challenge the charges brought by the investigative agency, and I will humbly accept the court's decision. I bow my head in apology to the women who were victimized by my actions."

Lee and Jung were both members of online chat groups where secret sex tapes were shared, and where men joked about drugging and raping women, Reuters quoted broadcaster SBS as reporting.</s>SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korean police on Thursday arrested K-pop singer Jung Joon-young over allegations that he illegally shared sexually explicit videos of women taken without their knowledge or consent.

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The Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant for Jung hours after he appeared at a hearing and apologized to the victims and to "everyone who has showed affection for me." He was later escorted to a police station in downtown Seoul in handcuffs.

People involved in scandals in South Korea often issue public apologies even as they maintain their innocence.</s>K-pop singer Jung Joon-young has been arrested in South Korea over allegations that he illegally shared sexually explicit videos of women taken without their knowledge or consent.

K-pop singer Jung Joon-young has been arrested in South Korea over allegations that he illegally shared sexually explicit videos of women taken without their knowledge or consent.

The Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant for Jung hours after he appeared at a hearing and apologised to the alleged victims and to “everyone who has showed affection for me”.

He was later escorted to a police station in central Seoul in handcuffs.

People involved in scandals in South Korea often issue public apologies even as they maintain their innocence.

Jung was first questioned by police last week about allegations that he secretly filmed his sexual encounters and shared them in private group chats with his friends.

Police are also investigating another K-pop star, Seungri, who soared to international stardom as a member of the group Big Bang, over suspicions that he attempted to arrange unlawful sexual services for his business investors.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency requested an arrest warrant for Jung on Monday through state prosecutors.

The scandal has caused an uproar in South Korea, where women are increasingly speaking out against what they describe as a culture of misogyny with the rampant spread of intimate photos and videos taken by hidden cameras, which they say have women living in constant anxiety and distress.
Korean pop star Jung Joon-young is arrested over allegations that he shared sexually explicit videos of women filmed without their knowledge or consent.