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Johnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves.
Johnny Somali, 25, was sentenced to six months in prison in South Korea after filming himself kissing a statue commemorating World War II sex slaves, leading to public outrage.
Johnny Somali, 25, was sentenced to six months in prison after causing outrage by kissing a statue memorializing Korean women forced into sexual slavery during World War II.
Johnny Somali, 25, was sentenced to six months in prison and 20 days of detention after causing public disturbances in South Korea, including kissing a statue symbolizing wartime sexual slavery victims.
Johnny Somali, 25, was sentenced to six months in prison in South Korea after posting a video of himself kissing and performing lap dances on a statue representing World War II sex slaves.
Johnny Somali, 25, was sentenced to six months in prison after causing outrage by filming himself kissing a statue commemorating Korean wartime sex slaves.
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