The former CEO of singer Young Tak, who was brought to trial on charges of ‘music chart manipulation’, was sentenced to prison and detained in court.

Judge Park Byeong-gon of the 5th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Court sentenced Lee Jae-gyu (49), CEO of Milagro, who was indicted on charges of violating the Music Industry Promotion Act, to 8 months in prison and detained him in court, saying “there is a risk of flight”.

Nine people, including entertainment agency officials who were indicted on the same charges, were also sentenced to prison terms ranging from 6 months to 2 years or suspended sentences.

They are accused of artificially raising the rankings of 15 music charts on major domestic music streaming (real-time playback) sites for one year starting in December 2018.



Reporter Lee Jeong-yeon annjoy@donga.com

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