While the full scope is still emerging, Burning Sun already appears to be K-pops Altamont: the moment when a subcultures aura of innocence was shattered. An unspeakable incident had occurred. 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. Jung Joon Young was also involved in an incident where he was accused of filming his then-girlfriend illegally. On March 10, it was confirmed that earlier news reports about celebrities being in Seungris chatroom were true. A Blue House petition seeking to extend the investigation reached 687,767 signatures. YG Entertainments stock prices fell 4.95 percent in the wake of the controversies. That same day, his management agency C-jeS terminated its contract with the K-pop star and actor. In a press conference on April 1, the commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency,Won Kyung Hwan, announced thatSeungriandYoo In Sukhad both been booked for embezzlement. Financial journalist Ha Hyun-Ock believes we are seeing the rise of a Korean mafia. It is predicted that they didnt want to be negatively affected by Mr. As scandal. Both Seungri and Yoo have been booked on multiple charges but arrest warrants have not yet been issued. However, what I got in return for my request for help was a collective beating by the body guard and the people from the table. When they arrived at the police station,Kim Sang Kyo was beaten again outside of the building. K-pop fans are often fiercely loyal and devoted. May 3: Parks case forwarded to prosecution. I asked him how he was doing the next day. I filmed women without their consent and shared it in a social media chatroom.. He admitted to all charges earlier in the day, and he could receive a sentence of up to seven years and six months. YG Entertainment the Big 3 K-pop company where Seungri was signed released a statement claiming the chatroom messages were fabricated. SBS funEs Kang Kyung-yoon, who reported the story, responded that there would be no reason for her to fabricate the texts. Jan. 29: Burning Sun released a statement following the news of the assault. The acquaintance was reportedly in charge of coordinating and managing the women suspected of prostitution at Seungris birthday in the Philippines. During investigations, Jung Joon Young handed in his golden phone to police. He did not submit his phone as evidence, as he claimed that the phone was broken. In late January, after closed circuit television footage of a mans assault at Burning Sun circulated, South Korean news outlets published text messages allegedly from Seungri, one of the nightclubs board members, asking staff to hire prostitutes for investors. Its an expensive habit to think about the military not as a practical tool but as a symbol of strategic intent. (Reddit has a fan translation here.). Soon after Jung Joon Young was taken into custody, his arrest warrant was approved by Seoul Central District Court prosecutor Im Min Sung. In an interview with Asia Economy on the 29th, an official from Burning . By this point, 40 people have been booked on charges of drug use and distribution. Kim Sang Kyo later sent a petition toThe Blue House, where he told his side of the story again in detail. Seungri has for years maintained the squeaky-clean image required of South Korean entertainers. Choi Jonghoon: The chrome hearts (handcuffs) really hurt. Kim Hak-eui resigned from his role of vice justice minister in 2013 after video emerged of him allegedly raping a woman at a sex party at the home of businessman Yoon Jung-cheon five years earlier. In this March 14, 2019, photo, TV presenter Jung Joon-young, center, arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Seoul. It must be revealed through investigations. Due to Koreas nationality principle, a Korean person can be punished under Korean law once their involvement insex tourism is confirmed. 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. SBS released a chat log that showedChoi Jonghoonlying about his 2016 DUI arrest to the rest of the group chats members. According to MBC, Seungri also reportedly tried to destroy evidence of the group chats illegal video/photo sharing. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. He also admitted to taking part in inappropriate conversations and said that it was his fault for not stopping Jung Joon Young. In it, she spoke about how she met 4-5 of Jung Joon Yungs victims, who were all in their early 20s at the time of the incident. Lee Seung-hyun, known widely as Seungri, was the youngest member of one of K-pop's most influential boy bands, BIGBANG. 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. He was then subjected to yet another beating. Seoul police charged Seungri with mediating prostitution and other crimes. On November 24 at Burning Sun, a woman who was being sexually harassed grabbed my shoulder and hid behind me. Prior to this, the earliest incident was believed to have taken place in 2015. Kim, later named Kim Sang-kyo by the Korea Herald, was attacked at Burning Sun, a club where Seungri was on staff as the publicity director. Affiliates also revealed, however, that Seungri participated in the management of the club even though he was not the actual owner of the business. Systemic corruption has allowed the countrys ruling class to act above the law and women are paying the price. The group Blackpink will play one of the most anticipated sets at this years Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. I never participated in something illegal such as taking hidden camera videos or sharing it. In a long post, she told the story of how she was sexually assaulted by one of the employees but was ultimately unable to report the case to the police because the club had deleted the CCTV footage. 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. On March 21, Jung Joon Young reported to the Seoul Central District Court to be judged for an arrest warrant. It is a groundless rumor.. He reportedly told the members of the chatroom to change their phones shortly after it was revealed on March 11 that the members of the chatroom shared illegally filmed videos with each other. Jung Joon-young completed a second round of questioning. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. FNC Entertainment terminated his contract. Three to four more members of the chat were booked. The promise of such vast sums of money can act as a magnet for some who would do anything to make still more. The investigation into Jang Jayeons sexual abuse case was extended for another two months. For breaking music news, follow @augustbrown on Twitter. Seungri explained that he quit his position as a director of Burning Sun before the assault cases, and claimed he was also a victim of Burning Suns misdeeds. Reports later labeled one of the 2 male singers in the chatroom as singer Yong. Since Yong is not a common family name in Korea, netizens soon began speculating that singer Yong was HIGHLIGHTs Yong Junhyung. They were just joking, and its not like actual prostitution took place.. I do remember being in a chatroom with Jung Joon Young, but there were no illegal photos. After the scandal broke, hundreds of Big Bang fans gathered at a rally in Indonesia to support Seungri in spite of the allegations. 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. Dont let the public or press know about this. In the statement, he discusses Kim Sang Kyos assault video, stating that he was not at the club when it occurred. He was not part of the main chatroom, but he had knowledge of Jungs illegal camera footage. Three policemen were sent to search his house, and they reportedly searched for 3 hours. After Mr. Jang and the security guards went back into the club, Kim Sang Kyo called the police and reported the situation. SBS stated that it would not blacklist individuals, but left decisions up to the directors of its shows. It was also announced that Burning Sun would be shuttered. The original witness who reported the chatroom stated that they decided to report the chats to the Civil Rights Commission, rather than the police, because the chats contained possible evidence of corrupt policemen working with the perpetrators. The Korea Herald reported that police were investigating celebrities in relation to Hwangs case after she said her drug usage was recommended by a celebrity acquaintance. He submitted his phones for investigation but we decided to take the precaution to make sure there werent any other phones involved. 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. Jung Jinwoons agency explained that its difficult to get in touch with him because he is currently still in the militarys training program. Ahn Hwan Suk then punched me in the ribs, where I said it felt like there was a crack. Hello, you who is hiding in the shadows behind an anonymous name. 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The marijuana use allegedly happened in the VIP area next to the VIP entrance that is reserved for special guests. On the same day that the press conference took place, Reporter Kang Kyung Yoon revealed a new chat log that showcased Seungris direct knowledge of the polices involvement in turning a blind eye to wrongdoings, such as the DUI. As a member who was not as well-known, he said he did not notify the agency out of fear and hoped for the incident to pass by quietly and is deeply regretting and reflecting upon his wrong judgement. There is no official translation of the show at this time, but commentator and journalist Ask A Korean summarized some of the shows findings on Twitter. Soon after, news broke that Seungris contract with YG Entertainment had also been canceled. It was reported that the police would investigate Roy Kims connection to determine whether Roy Kim simply saw the videos, or if he also participated in distributing them. SBS discovered that the Sungdong police officer in charge requested that the digital forensics company to destroy Jung Joon Youngs phone and falsify their documents. Yong Junhyung was never a member of any of the chatrooms, but at the time this report was made it was suspected that he knew what Jung Joon Young was doing. April 1: Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA) reportedlyconfirmed some allegations that Seungri arranged prostitution services to men. The policemen filmed him as they ridiculed him. After Seungri requested to postpone his military enlistment, Koreas Military Manpower Administration announced plans to amend the law to prevent people from enlisting to escape from reality.. A group of policemen dragged her out of the station, stole her phone, then began manipulating the story and CCTV to keep their assault hidden. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. Its just that K-pop stars are not supposed to partake of them.. The Korea Herald reportedthat the Seoul Central District Court issued the warrant for Kangs arrest over suspicions that he underreported sales at the club and inflated salaries of employees from 2014 to 2017 as a way to avoid paying taxes. Others did it too. It was also revealed that the same police officer who booked Choi Jonghoon for drunk driving gave him a call later that night, congratulating him on his birthday. April 4: Roy Kim was bookedby the Seoul Metropolitan police and charged with sharing obscene photos. So far,police have no plans to investigate Kangin, Jung Jinwoon, or Lee Chul Woo. The video shows guards dragging Kim Sang Kyo out of the club and bringing him to the ground. He also admittedto spreading illegal footage, but not filming it. Nicknamed Koreas Great Gatsby, he flaunted an extravagant lifestyle. Joon Young-Fam chatrooms were where Seungri and those he may not be close with would gather, and become close. Why didnt I stop it? They have nothing to do and no connection with the recent scandal. Seungri explained that the woman, whom he does not know, asked to take a picture with him. In another conversation, the staff discussed watching sex occur in the VIP room while recording it. Misogynist attitudes, like those described in the Burning Sun allegations, have to some degree inspired a new wave of rebellion from South Korean women. March 18:The Burning Sun case reached a new level of national urgency when South Korean President Moon Jae-in ordered a thorough probe of three cases focused on Burning Sun, late actress Jang Jayeon and former Vice Minister of Ministry of Justice Kim Hak Eui. The video showed a woman, who couldnt keep herself steady, sitting on the toilet while a man sexually assaulted her. As a result of the ongoing controversial news surrounding Seungri's club, 'Burning Sun' has allegedly revealed a CCTV video. SBS funE reported on more snippets of the chatroom that showed the members knew they were involved in illegal activities. It is also my fault for not stopping Jung Joon Young. His label, Stone Music Entertainment, saidhe would return to Korea and participate in the necessary questioning.. 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. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Department released a statement saying that they will investigate the matter. It was also announced that Superintendent Yoon submitted a business and personal cell phone to the police as part of their investigations. Seungri has also been suspected of embezzling funds from Burning Sun. A post shared by @seungriseyo on Mar 11, 2019 at 1:39am PDT. The scandal that began with allegations of drugs and violence at Seoul's Burning Sun nightclub, has since implicated several k-pop celebrities, and is now having an impact on the TV drama world . Kim Sang Kyo was still not allowed to visit the hospital for treatment because he was deemed the assaulter, not the victim. 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. Police reportedly searched the offices of Junwon Industries and Yuri Holdings in relation to alleged embezzlement by Seungri. News outlet Chosun.com reported that trucks from a document-shredding service arrived at YG Entertainment. He later made an apology to fans as well. The clubs security guards held Kim Sang Kyodown and helped Mr. Jang to beat him. South Korean women are well aware of this disparity and increasingly disinclined to accept the status quo. They shaped a generation of young fans and helped K-pop cross over to America. This year should have been a victory lap for K-pop. Japanese CEO associated with alleged 2015 hotel prostitution denied that he ever received sexual services coordinated by Seungri. March 29: The Ilyo Shinmun reportedthat police obtained testimony from a close acquaintance of Seungri in two sessions on March 25 and 28. He was summoned by the police for questioning but was in the U.S. where he studies at Georgetown. March 10: Seungri was booked on charges of supplying prostitutes, and he became a suspect in the case. Two police officers were questioned in regards to allegations that a 2015 investigation into Hwangs drug usage was dropped without her ever being called for questioning. There was a conversation that suggested not to worry about the civil complaint regarding the business since the police chief (would take care of it). He also confirmed that he submitted his own cell phone. He claimed to have knowingly misclassified his club, but he stated that he rectified the situation after he saw other clubs getting in trouble for it. The Seoul Police Department launched an investigation into the prostitution claims. This isnt spit. April 29: After previously denying it on multiple occasions, Park admitted to some of his suspected drug usage. 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. On March 13, SBSsNews Briefing reported that in addition toJung Joon Youngs sex scandal in 2016 with his ex-girlfriend, he was accused of filming illegal cams in 2018. Jan. 30, 2020:Seungri reportedly indicted onon charges such as organizing prostitution, habitual gambling, and illegal foreign currency trade. The Burning Sun scandal exposed some of the most beloved K-pop idols to be depraved predators. He wrote that he would not be framed of suicide or be killed, which made many netizens suspect that he has received death threats for his refusal to stop digging more into the story. We apologize to those who have suffered due to the immoral and promiscuous conversations that took place without a sense of guilt and to everyone who was disappointed by this issue. Inlate March,Seungriconfessed to reporting a club that he set up withYuri HoldingsCEO Yoo In Sukas a typical restaurant and that he knew that it was illegal when he committed the act. He was acquitted after the prosecution dismissed the search warrant claiming that there were no circumstances of him trying to circulate it.. In a shocking turn of events, the woman Kim Sang Kyo supposedly saved from sexual harassment at the Burning Sun claimed he was the one who had harassed her. - A woman comes forward with testimony about alleged sexual assault by Mr. Kim at a gathering overseas attended by Seungri, Roy Kim, Yoo In Suk, and more. Following an additional complaint filed by the woman earlier this month, the SMPA opted to reinvestigate. April 2: Singer Roy Kim named as one of the previously unidentified participants in KakaoTalk group chat with Jung, Choi and others. Jung Joon Young was led by the police with his hands tied to the nearest police station to be taken into custody to await news of his arrest decision. The label head said, our artists operations of their personal businesses are completely unrelated to YG. He also claimed that Seungri only resigned as director of the club due to his upcoming military enlistment (which is compulsory for men in Korea). The police have reportedly made thousands of arrests in the course of the Burning Sun investigation (most are drug-related), but many of their own were accused of wrongdoing and few are sharing cells with the denizens of the Korean underworld and now disgraced stars. The agency also stated that although Choi Jonghoon was caught drunk driving, there was no collusion with the police. Just why is the North Korean status quo so persistent? Starting in March 2019, a new Golden Phone appeared. Simply put, one person said things like, I saw the text with the person. A woman came forward with allegations that Choi drugged and raped her while in the U.S. in March 2012. She said she asked (Jung Joon Young) to take it upon himself to erase it. The type of club where rich men ruled. By offering up the celebrities, the police have satisfied the public and taken the spotlight off the police.. April 5: Eddy Kim booked on charges of spreading illegally taken photos. Ha Jin Woong pushed my head to the ground using his knees and grabbed my hair. Now there is no one who believe that this is the truth. The two trucks belonged to a company that specializes in safely destroying documents, electronics, and files without having any information leaked out in the process. For the first time in my life, I felt belittled and shamed. Few members of the public have a memory span or patience enough to watch days of police corruption [reporting], wrote Oh Young-jin in the Korea Times. In response, the news broadcaster reported that the whistleblower who discovered the chat bypassed the police. As a result, he will halt all individual activities as well as activities as a member of FTISLAND until all investigations are complete. Are there no young and pretty and nice bitches? Choi Jonghoon: I told him (the police officer) I would give him 10 million won before I got handcuffed. He discussed his former co-ownership of the Burning Sun withLee Moon Ho and what that entailed, as well as how he got involved with Yoo In Suk. Over a span of 10 months, the two reportedly filmed a total of 10 hidden cameras (videos and pictures). (Yeoksam Police Station Police Sergeant Ahn Hwan Suk and 5 more [Assault], 10 Policemen [aiding]). They also investigated bank account records of those involved, and reportedly found no evidence of bribery nor connections to Superintendent Yoon or others being investigated in relation to police corruption. An arrest warrant for Burning Sun CEO Lee Moon Ho was rejected. 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. The clubs manager, Mr. Jang, punched Kim Sang Kyo, dragged him to the street, and began physically assaulting him. In response, Jung Joon Young made a comment that belittled the woman. The police also revealed that Seungri had admitted to giving Senior Superintendent Yoon and his wife 3 tickets toBIGBANGconcerts. Koreas National Tax Service launched a special investigation into YG Entertainment over suspicions of tax evasion. 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. At that moment, Ha Jin Woong couldnt hold in his rage as his body shook. Yuri Holdings currently holds less, as half of the shares were allegedly given to Lin. She held onto me as she tried to resist. The scandal is known as Burning Sun, after the ritzy Gangnam-district nightclub where many of the alleged crimes took place. Jung Joon Young submitted 3 phones to the police so far, but the police decided to search his home in case he was still hiding others. 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. At the time of the press conference, Seungri had been questioned 15 times in relation to suspicions of embezzlement, organizing prostitution services, sharing illegal footage and images, and tax evasion. I would like to apologize to the people of Korea, and to the people that have been hurt through this case. Its done.. During an urgent press conference held on March 13, it was revealed that FTISLANDs Choi Jonghoon, who was previously accused of being part of the chatroom with Seungri and Jung Joon Young, was caught drunk driving 3 years ago. Last October, a man gave a woman alcohol to drink. On November 24 at Burning Sun, a woman who was being sexually harassed grabbed my shoulder and hid behind me. The K-Pop sex and drugs scandal sweeping South Korea, police and prosecution failed to properly investigate her death. The actress died by suicide in 2009, leaving behind a note condemning at least 30 figures tied to the entertainment industry. A few of the industrys biggest names are involved, but the allegations span sexual assault, prostitution, drug distribution, hidden camera footage, tax evasion and police corruption. Despite these claims,a former manager at Burning Club denied that drugs could have been used on premises. 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. 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. Around 10 police officers surrounded me as they kicked me on the ground and handcuffed me again. I was only involved in the chatrooms because of the business side to running Mildang Pocha. 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