He stated that he would fully cooperate with authorities regarding the cases surrounding Burning Sun. March 21: The court announced that Jung Joon-youngsarrest. In the first part of the revealed chats, Choi Jonghoon sent a message expressing how he survived his drunk driving incident, thanks to XX hyung, reportedly referring to the police officer who let him off. They claimed that Lee Jonghyun is friends with Jung Joon Young but was not part of his chatroom. Highlights Yong Junhyung and his label Around Us Entertainment denied rumors that he was part of the chatroom. In an Insta-story, YGM posted a screenshot of a comment claiming that Seungri was fooling around by telling people that he voluntarily left when he was actually kicked out. YGM commented, Real. The tragic case of actress Jang Ja-yeon, who said she had been forced into sex by her agency, has also been reviewed. The police claimed that Kim Sang Kyo was arrested for obstruction of business, while the club itself claimed it was for sexual harassment. Choi bookedon sexual assault charges under suspicion of filming a video without consent of himself having sex with a partner and sharing it along with five other illegal pornographic videos. (Yeoksam Police Station Police Sergeant Ahn Hwan Suk and 5 more [Assault], 10 Policemen [aiding]). The young women driving the Korean pop culture scene known as hallyu always knew that the cultivated innocence of K-pop hid darker realities. An affiliate of the club stated that the business was not under Seungris name, and Seungris name was not listed in the official statement released by Burning Sun. 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. The club was reportedly under suspicion of tax evasion. According to both employees, theclub did not conduct any bag searches on the VIP customers and it was impossible to know what was going on inside the rooms. Get our L.A. 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. The whole ordeal unfolded when a man came forward to claim that he had been assaulted by the staff of a swanky nightclub in Seoul called The Burning Sun. Kim Sang Kyo first went public about the assault onBobaedream, an online community. Following an additional complaint filed by the woman earlier this month, the SMPA opted to reinvestigate. It was revealed that he stands accused of destruction of evidence for resetting one of his three phones, among other charges. If you wanted a rare bottle of champagne. SBS FunE reportedly confirmed this by obtaining a KakaoTalk chat log from January 9, 2016, starting at 8:42 pm KST. The final leaked conversationmay be the most disturbing one of all. Seungri has for years maintained the squeaky-clean image required of South Korean entertainers. We have to hurry with his treatments. But the police said I was under investigation so I wasnt allowed to leave. On April 2, singerRoy Kimwas revealed to be a part of Jung Joon Youngs illegal chatrooms. On March 23, new chat logs showedSeungris connections to wealthy businessmen from all around Asia, and how he and some of these businessmen created a paper company calledBC Holdings. Around 10:00AM, I was transferred to the Gangnam Police Station. 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 clubs manager, Mr. Jang, punched Kim Sang Kyo, dragged him to the street, and began physically assaulting him. Seungri said that he did not know Lee Moon Ho has been taking drugs, and he was surprised when the test results came out positive. She used new CCTV footage to support her claims. It was not a decision that had been made after consulting with the agency. 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. In addition, I participated in inappropriate conversations about this. MBC alleged thatonly videos from 2015 and 2016 have been discovered on Jung Joon Youngs phone(s) because he abandoned his most recent phone in Los Angeles. In the video, a club employee drags a struggling (and allegedly drugged) woman to the VIP room, reportedly to sexually assault her. In the messages, Seungri can be seen telling an investor the prices of a girl, and even provided pictures of the girls upon request. She later fell over while foaming at the mouth. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. 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. SMPA confirms that Choi admitted he tried to bribe police to cover up past drunk driving incident. Afterward, the chat was sent to SBS funE. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. According to the lawyer, CEO A had scammed Seungri out of 2 billion KRW ($1,756,319 USD) and Seungris messages were a result of his falling for CEO As malicious questions. March 29: The Ilyo Shinmun reportedthat police obtained testimony from a close acquaintance of Seungri in two sessions on March 25 and 28. They claimed that Kim Sang Kyo was sexually harassing a woman and began causing a scene when the bodyguards tried to stop him. The promise of such vast sums of money can act as a magnet for some who would do anything to make still more. SMPA booked17 women on prostitution-related charges that are reportedly tied to the allegations that Seungri mediated sexual services for Japanese investors. In February, it came to light thatSeungrihadpersonally taken photos withAena, a woman who formerly worked at the Burning Sun as a promoter and has been accused of dealing drugs to the clubs customers. According to SBS FunE, the chatroom holds tens of thousands of messages and goes back as far back as December 2015, when Seungri allegedly attempted to offer women as sexual entertainment. I apologize. A scandal that began with allegations that some of South Koreas biggest male K-pop stars had drugged and raped women(The K-Pop sex and drugs scandal sweeping South Korea) and shared video of the acts has reignited perceived injustices in two older cases, highlighting abuses of power among the countrys elite. We also received testimonies that such prostitution did happen. On March 15, MBNrevealed the identities of all 8 members of the original hidden camera chatroom. It is suspected that Seungri was providing services to Mr. A in December 2015 in hopes of securing his investment in BC Holdings, which was established just 3 months later, in March 2016. After SBSs report on the 14th, we got in contact with Jonghyun and confirmed the facts. The policemen tripped him, kicked his face, and caused his face to collide with the door, which ultimately made his nose and mouth to be bleed openly. He first apologized for his actions, and once again stated how no one will believe him, even if he tells the truth. On November 24, 2018, a man named Kim Sang Kyo was reportedly assaulted at the Burning Sun, a Gangnam club owned by BIGBANG's Seungri, after he stepped in to help a woman who was being sexually harassed. Im not sure if (the person who filmed and circulated the hidden cams) is a celebrity or not. They would get it. Please dont make any rash assumptions, and regarding the malicious comments and spreading of false information, I will take strong actions against them. Others did it too. YG Entertainments stock prices fell 4.95 percent in the wake of the controversies. The Burning Sun scandal, named for the club in Gangnam associated with Seungri, of boy group Big Bang, comes a year after women began rallying in the streets in a wave of protests against systemic sexual abuse and the pervasive use of spycams(The women taking on spycams in South Korea). For the first time in my life, I felt belittled and shamed. They announced they were investigating whether Yoos payments exceeded those of Yoons to determine whether the expenditures are violations of the countrys graft laws. 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. He went on to explain that he often takes photos with fans who ask for them. Now there is no one who believe that this is the truth. When Kim Sang Kyo was finally allowed a transfer to another police station, he hurled an insult at the Yeoksam Station policemen, for causing him so much pain. SBS funE reported on more snippets of the chatroom that showed the members knew they were involved in illegal activities. TV Chosun reported that Seungri is suspected of deleting evidence of police ties on Instagram. Lowy Institute, Former Big Bang boyband member Seungri, centre, real name Lee Seung-hyun, leaves the High Court in Seoul in May (Photo: Ed Jones via Getty). Kim Sang Kyos assault took place approximately 6 hours after Hyoyeons performance. The women, alleged prostitutes, were to be acquired for Seungris foreigner Investor B. April 19: Burning Suns CEO Lee was arrested with detention on suspicion of drug dealing and usage. Police announcedplans to investigate Japanese investors who met with Seungri in 2016 on suspicion that they had sex with prostitutes organized by the former BIGBANG singer during that hotel stay in Seoul. On January 28, MBCs News Desk revealed CCTV footageof Kim Sang Kyos attack. In terms of the problems that arose, they said, Its done, or Its covered up, and one person even said, I received a message from a police congratulating my birthday. I cannot speak conclusively. News reporters who were stationed outside of YG Entertainment saw two 2t trucks enter YG Entertainments parking lot. She held onto me as she tried to resist. The arrest came a month after an initial arrest warrant from the police was rejected by the Seoul Central District Court. If you wanted the club to stay open an extra hour. March 22: Yang Min Suk retained his position as CEO of YG Entertainment after facing a no-confidence vote among shareholders. Its ridiculous to say drugs were used inside the club. 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. When Seungri discussedthe chat log Police Chief, Police Superintendent Yoon, he said,I dont know him well. A second man, known by the surname Lim, was also arrested after being identified by Kang for serving as what the Korea Herald described as a puppet head of the club. Kang is suspected of having owned and operated several clubs this way. March 17: In an interview with the Kyunghyang Shinmun, Burning Sun CEO Lee Moon Ho, who was not in the main chatroom, brushed off the controversy. The chat logs show an exchange between Jung Joon Young and CEO Yoo In Suk of Yuri Holdings, and the first log took place on December 25 of 2015. Within the evidence that was submitted to the police, there were more than 10 illegal hidden camera pictures and videos. In it,the company expressed an apology on Jonghyuns behalf and on their own behalf for making prior statements without all of the facts. Additional allegations swirled around the BIGBANG singer: Channel As News A reported on a tip received by police that Seungri allegedly sent Korean women to Japan for escort services, an accusation his camp reportedly denied. The ambulance arrived around 8:35AM, and the rescue team confirmed, This patient needs to go to the emergency room. The phone that I mentioned on the show had nothing to do with this unfortunate case. I retreated backwards and was able to briefly call the police through my cellphone at 7:02AM. The Investigation Team sent the data over to the Intellectual Crime Team for analyzation regarding this, and the police stated that they would conduct a thorough investigation so that no suspicions would remain. 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. 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. According to SBS News, the chat history showed that back in late 2015, Jung Joon Young bragged that he engaged in sexual relations with a specific woman, to which Mr. Kim asked if he had footage of it. K-pop fans are often fiercely loyal and devoted. 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. K-pop stars including CN Blues Lee Jong Hyun, FT Islands Choi Jong Soon and Highlights Yong Junhyung have all left their groups or admitted to watching or participating in chats about the footage. The policemen filmed him as they ridiculed him. Im diligently cooperating with all of the investigations, and I dont think you have any right to judge whether I deserve to hold my head up high or low with the crimes that I may have committed. While Investor B was a woman, her acquaintances were apparently men. On March 10, it was confirmed that earlier news reports about celebrities being in Seungris chatroom were true. The videos were later revealed to have been taken at multiple places, both day and night. Mr. Kim was Jung Joon Youngs biggest hidden camera mate. Based on MBNs investigations and report, Yong Junhyung and Lee Jonghyun were not a part of the original chatroom, and instead part of a separate one with Jung Joon Young, and some of the members of the original chatroom. On March 14, Yung Junhyung announced that he will be leaving HIGHLIGHT. Leaked Kakaotalk messages pointed to this club as being the meeting point for rich investors to meet potential working girls. SBS later reported that the police officer who was in charge of Jung Joon Youngs case in 2016 attempted to have the evidence destroyed. Some of these videos and pictures were sent in the chatroom with Seungri and other celebrities. He shared some of the reports he received on his Instagram Story. Ahn Hwan Suk then punched me in the ribs, where I said it felt like there was a crack. The pictures I take with my fans will often end up uploaded on the internet or shared via SNS and other communities. Sure, we never killed anyone, but we did plenty of things that could land us in jail.. Singer K stated admitted to being in a chatroom, but denied any knowledge of illegal videos. I was shocked so I tried to get him away from me. I sincerely apologize once more to all of the people affected, and I will work harder to show a more mature and thoughtful side of myself. The Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency stated they would conduct an internal investigation into police corruption. Feb. 28: Seungri canceled all of his upcoming gigs, including his concerts in Osaka and Jakarta. SBSs 8 OClock News reported on suspicions of business violations at Seungris other club, Monkey Museum. Police officers are supposed to report any cases of celebrities or public figures being cited for DUI to a higher-up,but because Choi Jonghoon stated he was unemployed, the DUI may not have been reported. MBCs Newsdesk reported that another Burning Sun staffer illegally filmed a sexual assault. March 13: Jung Joon-young penned a letter of apology where he confessed his crimes and announced his retirement from the entertainment industry. It was also announced that Burning Sun would be shuttered. Moreover, club employees who were aware of what was happening likely stayed silent to protect their jobs. 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. [My source doesnt] talk about any names (in the chatroom) directly but they mention a specific position. When the video was first released, the employees also said that it was the VIP room restroom but it seemed like they werent too concerned about the released video.. Choi Jonghoon was booked for bribing an officer. A woman filed a complaint last year against her ex-boyfriend, and last month the man was referred to the prosecution by the Gangnam Police Station, but police failed to find an external hard drive that purportedly featured videos and photos related to the charges. April 7: Yonhap News TV confirmedthat Seungris role in Burning Sun was larger than was previously thought to be, refuting his prior claims posted to Instagram of his relative small role in the clubs management. He is deeply reflecting upon his watching the videos in the chatroom orinappropriate conversation related to belittlement of women or sex. The once-respected theater director Lee Yoon-taek was imprisoned on sexual assault charges, and the poet Ko Un, once considered a candidate for the Nobel Prize in literature, was accused of sexual harassment by several younger female writers. As a reflex, I grabbed onto the mans arm and looked at the man (Burning Suns manager). 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