Seungri of Big Bang attends a news conference after Chinese internet giant Tencent and Sony Music Entertainment signing distribution partnership on Jan. 31, 2018 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The type of club where rich men ruled. The police also called in two of the bodyguards that initially assaulted Kim Sang Kyo at the Burning Sun, but they said nothing about the bodyguards blatant threats against Kim Sang Kyo. The policemen filmed him as they ridiculed him. Published daily by the The chat reportedly suggested the members had strong ties to the police force, which then brought police corruption into the multi-pronged scandal. Here is everything we know about Seungris scandal from the Burning Sun Assault case until now. Kim Sang Kyo was still not allowed to visit the hospital for treatment because he was deemed the assaulter, not the victim. Kwon Hyuk Joon personally responded to a netizen, revealing that hes been cooperating with the recent investigations. Yuri Holdings currently holds less, as half of the shares were allegedly given to Lin. May 2: Yonhap reported that SMPA announces it had summoned Seungri for questioning over embezzlement allegations. If I receive permission, I will delay my enlistment date and faithfully participate in the investigations until the end. Ive committed unforgivable crimes. The police investigated the claims and found no discrepancies in the initial reporting of the incident internally among police forces, stating that all procedures and reports were followed as per proper police conduct when dealing with a celebrity incident. When news reports claimed that FTISLANDsChoi Jonghoon and CNBLUEsLee Jonghyun were involved in Jung Joon Youngs chatrooms, FNC Entertainment issued a statement to clarify the situation. The scandal has revealed a sordid underbelly in the strictly mediated industry, where K-pop stars personal lives are rigorously controlled by their record labels, with no room for dissent or screw-ups. While Seungri was participating in a police investigation for nearly 9 hours, YG Entertainment had hired a specialty disposal company to come early in the morning to destroy company documents and files. April 1: Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA) reportedlyconfirmed some allegations that Seungri arranged prostitution services to men. the fund wereembezzled fromMonkey Museum. Its likely ended the careers of K-pop stars including now-former Big Bang member Seungri. One of the victims explained how she found out about a video, but did not report it because she was afraid of how it could affect her reputation and out of fear that it might be circulated. MBCs Newsdesk reported that another Burning Sun staffer illegally filmed a sexual assault. Kim Sang Kyo later sent a petition toThe Blue House, where he told his side of the story again in detail. Senior Superintendent Yoon has also been charged with leaking official secrets. #kpop #kpopidol #idol #seungri #contro. 8 OClock News reported on a lewd one-on-one chat between Jung Joon-young and CNBLUEs Lee Jong Hyun. I asked a security guard for help, but I ended up getting beat up by the security guards and people who seemed like their friends. 31 Jan YGE tries to distance itself from the Burning Sun scandal and claims Seungri's decision to resign from Burning Sun is in nooooo way related to the controversy but instead because he will be enlisting soon and won't be able to properly contribute as a board member. Seungri ended his statement by talking about how he will use this incident to learn and grow as a person. YG Entertainments stock prices fell 4.95 percent in the wake of the controversies. I acknowledge all my sins and actions in connection with what is being said about me about the allegations. Cho Nam-joos novel Kim Ji-young, Born in 1982, about the domestic misery and mistreatment of a young woman, has reportedly sold one copy for every 50 South Korean citizens. So, we are currently in contact with Jung Joon Young, who is currently overseas fulfilling his schedule, but we are also having difficulties understanding all of the facts. The South Korean governments Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism supports K-pop and other industries such as its lucrative K-dramas, which are exported as far as Cuba. Meanwhile, Yuri Holdings where the singer was co-CEO owned 20 percent of Burning Suns shares. I want to kneel and apologize to everyone who felt angry and disappointed. Roy Kims father has already apologized for his sons actions, claiming responsibility for himself. I dont know the person [in the picture]. A post shared by @seungriseyo on Mar 11, 2019 at 1:39am PDT. I was in the club at the time, and she came up to me and asked if she could take a picture with me, so I took one with her. It is very difficult to lead a feminist movement unless protected by anonymity, Saeji said. Feb. 26: Korean outlet SBS funE reported on a KakaoTalk group chat from December 2015 where Seungri allegedly planned to bribe investors with prostitutes. South Korea 's President, Moon Jae-in weighed in last week. News reporters who were stationed outside of YG Entertainment saw two 2t trucks enter YG Entertainments parking lot. One said that he once witnessed a drugged woman being raped by a man in the VIP bathroom. March 14: Jung was brought into the police station for questioning, which lasted for 21 hours. The case was investigated twice in 2013 and 2014 but was thrown out despite the video, with prosecutors arguing that Kim could not be identified. That same day, his management agency C-jeS terminated its contract with the K-pop star and actor. At around the same time that his home was searched, KBS News revealed additional chat logs that link Jung Joon Young to the sex trade. Yong Junhyung and his agency, Around Us Entertainment, officially responded to rumors that he is one of the celebrities in the KakaoTalk chatroom where hidden camera footage was shared. The current scandal is shocking only because most people, including K-pop fans, are oblivious to the systemic problems in South Korean life, especially in matters of gender inequality and the widespread commodification of sexuality.. In 2018, the band BTS scored two chart-topping albums in the U.S. He stated that he would fully cooperate with authorities regarding the cases surrounding Burning Sun. Dispatch reported that the Seoul Metropolitan Investigation Team raided the homes of Jung Joon-young and Burning Suns Mr. Kim a member of the 8-person group chat who is different person from the man who was assaulted to conduct a search and seizure. But I dont really remember exactly what time it was at, or who she was.. It was sent for further investigation 20 days after being inspected for data, as proof of illegal hidden cams and police corruption. A further 10 judges have been referred to a disciplinary committee after a two-month review of 66 judges. In fact, she pleaded (with him) not to maliciously circulate it. The whistleblowers lawyer sent the messages to the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission on Feb. 22. I avoided the punch, held onto both of the mans arms, and called a bodyguard for help. March 20: Seungris military enlistment was postponed. In the KakaoTalk messages with Jung Joon Young from late 2015 as reported by the news, we drank together the night before and went home. Just why is the North Korean status quo so persistent? In addition, I participated in inappropriate conversations about this. The club was reportedly under suspicion of tax evasion. For breaking music news, follow @augustbrown on Twitter. SBSs 8 OClock News reported that singer Jung Joon-young shared hidden camera footage in chatrooms with celebrities, with his conversations reportedly dating back to 2015. Feb. 13: Reports claimed that a woman nicknamed Anna was suspected of dealing drugs at Burning Sun. Rumors arose about Girls Generation Yuris older brother, Kwon Hyuk Joonafter news reports claimed one member of the chatroom was theolder brother to a famous girl group member. As he tells it, he initially joined the club as a DJ, then was promoted to publicity director. Lawyer Bang Jung Hyun, the lawyer who reported Seungri and Jung Joon Youngs chatroom data to the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, revealed there were others who filmed and circulated illegal sex videos other than Jung Joon Young. March 29: The Ilyo Shinmun reportedthat police obtained testimony from a close acquaintance of Seungri in two sessions on March 25 and 28. It is predicted that they didnt want to be negatively affected by Mr. As scandal. Around the same time that news broke about Jung Joon Youngs additional videos,MBCreported that a total of 14 people were involved in chatrooms where his illegal videos were shared. So far,police have no plans to investigate Kangin, Jung Jinwoon, or Lee Chul Woo. I would like to apologize to the people of Korea, and to the people that have been hurt through this case. He arrived at the District Court at 9:35 am (KST) for questioning, and before he entered the building he read a written statement in which he apologized for his unforgivable crimes. Seungridenied his knowledge of the prostitution mediation. Its just that K-pop stars are not supposed to partake of them.. This was the 3rd assault from the police. I apologize for causing a stir. It was revealed that he stands accused of destruction of evidence for resetting one of his three phones, among other charges. Prior to this, the earliest incident was believed to have taken place in 2015. K-pop fans are often fiercely loyal and devoted. Among the 14 people are several celebrities, including singers K and J, as well as model L. He also admitted to viewing a video that Jung Joon Young had illegally filmed. Seungri retired from BIGBANG earlier this month following his booking by Seoul police and charges pertaining to prostitution. To a lesser degree, CNBLUEs Lee Jong Hyun and Highlights Yong Junhyung have also been tied to the controversy. After Jung Joon Youngs arrest, an additional 3 cases of illegal video filming has been discovered. Around 10 other police officers covered the CCTV with their bodies as at least 5 officers continued to stomp on me like they were putting out a used cigarette. The exchange suggests that Jung Joon Young was waiting for CEO Yoo to send prostitutes over to his place. In exclusive chat logs obtained by Sisa Journal, it was discovered that Seungri was soliciting prostitution to his business partners starting in August 2014. After the ambulance left, Kim Sang Kyos injuries became worse. K-pop is choking with sexual objectification. The YG business credit card that Seungri used in 2015 is a card for Seungri to pay for all of his personal expenses that incurred unrelated to work, said YG, according to a report by XPORTSNEWS. Singer L, who has been mentioned often, was part of the Joon Young-Fam chatrooms, but singer C was only part of Seungri-Fam chatrooms. Kim Sang Kyo first went public about the assault on Bobaedream, an online community. On February 27, Seungrireported to the police station to take part in an investigation launched about his recent scandals regarding drugs, corruptions, and offering prostitutes as entertainment. I will participate in the investigations faithfully.. 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Ten women were reported to be victims of the non-consensual filming. On March 9, it was reported thatSeungri has officially been considered a suspect in the Burning Sun scandal. This is a whole other beast, since its not about one mans bad temper or sexual assault, but almost an industrialized state of things where many powerful men were enabled and bolstered up by their status to partake in illegal activities.. He admitted to all charges earlier in the day, and he could receive a sentence of up to seven years and six months. Discover short videos related to burning sun scandal blackpink on TikTok. Kim Sang Kyos assault took place approximately 6 hours after Hyoyeons performance. Feb. 2: Dispatch revealed alleged chats among Burning Sun employees that revolved around discussion of date rape. April 19: Burning Suns CEO Lee was arrested with detention on suspicion of drug dealing and usage. Its an expensive habit to think about the military not as a practical tool but as a symbol of strategic intent. He shared some of the reports he received on his Instagram Story. But accusations of police bribery, obstruction of justice or cases being completely dismissed highlight corruption at the highest levels in South Korea go back to the Park Geun-hye administration, and had been the spark for the massive candlelight protests that drew millions to the streets in 201617. In another conversation, the staff discussed watching sex occur in the VIP room while recording it. The chat reportedly included Singer C, later revealed to be FTISLANDs Choi Jonghoon, Yuri Holdings CEO Yoo In Suk and an anonymous Burning Sun employee. On March 22, Seungrihad an exclusive in-depth interview withJoseon Ilbo, where he personally talked about the scandal surrounding him and Burning Sun. booked on charges of drug use and distribution. For this reason, VIPs were supplied with date rape drugs to assist them in hitting their home runs. I do remember being in a chatroom with Jung Joon Young, but there were no illegal photos. Instead of being charged, he was secretly let off and the incident was never made public because of a message he sent to the police, someone that he knew from the chatroom. With this incident, I have come to understand the responsibilities and the attitude a celebrity needs to uphold, and I feel very remorseful about this incident. On January 28, MBCs News Desk revealed CCTV footageof Kim Sang Kyos attack. increased calls to reinvestigate sexual abuse cases. Within the evidence that was submitted to the police, there were more than 10 illegal hidden camera pictures and videos. The police stated that the CEO was not directly involved. The broadcaster dug up documents that suggest he had a big stake in the clubs founding and invested 225 million won (or $198,600) in it. Yonhaps reportingused no names, but she has been alternatively known in English-language media as both Anna or Madam Lin.. The roiling scandal has been driven by social media, which helps expose wrongdoing but also provides K-pop fans with new distractions. Choi reportedlybanned from leaving South Korea due to multiple allegations against him. Numerous sides to Kim Sang Kyos Burning Sun assault story put everyone in a state of confusion, but the truth was finally made publicduring the first week of March. August Brown covers pop music, the music industry and nightlife policy at the Los Angeles Times. After a month of investigation into his death, it was declared case closed with authorities ruling suicide as . Seungris lawyer later stated that the messages Seungri sent at this time were a result of malicious questions asked by CEO A. Immediately, a mans arm reached out from the table and tried to pull the woman by grabbing her between her armpits and breasts. We have confirmed through Choi Jonghoon that he was caught at a sobriety checkpoint in Itaewon, Seoul in February 2016 and received a penalty of 2,500,000 won as well as a suspension on his license, which he carried out. Jung Joon Young, who was in the group chat, laughed and said, You raped her.. When Seungri discussedthe chat log Police Chief, Police Superintendent Yoon, he said,I dont know him well. On March 14, Jung Joon Young arrived at the police station as a suspect and made a short statement before entering, I would like to apologize to the people of Korea. They were just joking, and its not like actual prostitution took place.. Among the celebrities summoned by police includes Mr. A, who was formerly a singer, but now is promoting active on television broadcasts. As soon as I looked, he threw a punch in my direction. A YG employee claimed that the shredding process was merely a quarterly routine, and YG founder Yang Hyun Suk later refuted Chosun.coms report on Instagram. 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