April 13: YG Entertainment refutedknowledge of Seungri paying manager Ji from Burning Sun funds, or that Ji was simultaneously working with Yuri Holdings. Another employee witnesseda man feeding a woman a spiked drink. On November 24 at Burning Sun, a woman who was being sexually harassed grabbed my shoulder and hid behind me. On February 2, Seungri posted an official statement on Instagram. Although not explicitly stated, ACRC most likely requested an investigation by the Supreme Prosecutors Office rather than the police to more thoroughly investigate the relations between Burning Sun and the police. Former officer Kang was forwarded to prosecution on charges of accepting bribes in relation to Burning Sun. It has been sending shock waves through South Korean society for the past few weeks, exposing the culture of misogyny among young male celebrities, many of whom have been caught bragging about sexual conquests and sharing illegally made photos and videos of intercourse.. As TRT Worlds Joseph Kim put it, The core of the issue seems to remain in the ongoing abuse of power and the systems that permit it all.. 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. Afterward, the chat was sent to SBS funE. But in recent months a scandal dogging the Burning Sun nightclub in Seoul, which Seungri sat on the . K-pop fans are often fiercely loyal and devoted. At the time this report was made, Lawyer Bang Jung Hyunstated that the police are currently searching the private forensic company that was responsible for the restoration of Jung Joon Youngs phone in 2016. 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. As Seungri exited the police station, he stated that he would be delaying his military enlistment. An unspeakable incident had occurred. 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. She said she asked (Jung Joon Young) to take it upon himself to erase it. His agency,Glorious Entertainment, released a statement, saying that he only took a picture with her because she was his fan. He is deeply reflecting upon his watching the videos in the chatroom orinappropriate conversation related to belittlement of women or sex. The group Blackpink will play one of the most anticipated sets at this years Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. He first apologized for his actions, and once again stated how no one will believe him, even if he tells the truth. March 23: Chosun Ilbo published a wide-ranging interview with Seungri that covered topics such as his alleged involvement in police corruption, drug allegations and tax evasion. The same day, Channel A reported a second instance of alleged group sexual assault that Choi and Jung were involved in, along with a Burning Sun employee and two others in January 2016. Seungri-Fam chatrooms were for business related planning, and many of the people were Seungris acquaintances. The policemen cursed at him and when Kim Sang Kyo began to argue,one of the policemen punched him repeatedly. Ji was employed by YG Entertainment. It must be revealed through investigations. Burning Sun is K-pop's biggest scandal yet involving notable stars such as Seungri, Jung Joonyoung, and Choi Jonghoon. 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 Monkey Museums illegal misclassification the first Burning Sun related accusation Seungri has admitted to. The phone that I mentioned on the show had nothing to do with this unfortunate case. 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. Police announced reinvestigation into allegations that 14 VIP patrons at a Gangnam club illegally filmed and shared sexual videos and photos without the consent of women in two KakaoTalk group chat rooms between 2014 and 2015. A further 10 judges have been referred to a disciplinary committee after a two-month review of 66 judges. Soon after, outlets alleged that several K-pop celebrities had shared sexually explicit hidden camera footage from inside the club in a private message group. Additionally, she denied the involvement of FTISLANDs Lee Hongki as well as rumors that female celebrities were victims. SBS stated that it would not blacklist individuals, but left decisions up to the directors of its shows. After revealing the identity of the woman, he is said to have made comments on the womans body along with other members of the group chat. The pictures I take with my fans will often end up uploaded on the internet or shared via SNS and other communities. YG Entertainment released an explanation of Seungris use of corporate card to pay 30 million won (around $25,700 USD) in hotel fees for Japanese investors that were allegedly used for prostitution in December 2015. April 15: Police clarified that Seungri and Yuris Yoo had several meals and golf meetings with police Superintendent Yoon. He claimed to have a low level of involvement with the clubs management. The man, an acquaintance of Seungri and Burning Suns CEO, was a VIP customer who reportedly spent $7,000-$9,000 USD on tables each visit. They would do it. When Singer Choi asked him for a video of a girl whos alive, Mr. Kim said he only turned on the flash and filmed her because she had fainted. booked on charges of drug use and distribution. SMPA also confirmed that prostitution took place in 2015 revolving around the time a YG credit card was used to book hotel rooms for Japanese business associates, with suspicion of Seungri coordinating the services. He received a fine of 2.5 million won and a suspended license, but he was not charged with bribing a police officer at the time. When Choi Jonghoon was asked about his identity, he lied about it and claimed to be unemployed. We take this work extremely seriously and are committed to evaluating each case sensitively and fairly. 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. Lee Seung-hyun, known widely as Seungri, was the youngest member of one of K-pops most influential boy bands, BIGBANG. A woman came forward with allegations that Choi drugged and raped her while in the U.S. in March 2012. On March 12, SBSs 8 OClock Newsreported that on April 17, 2016, Mr. Kim uploaded a video of himself engaging in sexual relations to the group chat. SBSs 8 OClock News also reported that police corruption let Jung Joon-young off the hook for his illegal filming charges in 2016. They were each allegedly paid 4 million won (around $3,400 USD) for overseas trips and an additional 2 million won (around $1,700 USD) for work performed at Korean clubs. I want to kneel and apologize to everyone who felt angry and disappointed. I told Jung Joon Young to stop doing things like [taking hidden camera videos], he could get in big trouble. March 10: Seungri was booked on charges of supplying prostitutes, and he became a suspect in the case. Three areas inside of my mouth also ripped, which became the start of how my mouth and lips sustained great injury. Besides toning down some of the extreme expressions, we didnt edit it at all. In late February, a conversation that occurred in a chatroom between Seungri,singer C,President YooofYoori HoldingsandEmployee Kimcame to light. The . The ambulance arrived around 8:35AM, and the rescue team confirmed, This patient needs to go to the emergency room. 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. 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. 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. For this reason, VIPs were supplied with date rape drugs to assist them in hitting their home runs. May 3: Parks case forwarded to prosecution. Sure, we never killed anyone, but we did plenty of things that could land us in jail.. She soon started foaming in the mouth and collapsed. This year should have been a victory lap for K-pop. In recent weeks, they have protested outside the Blue House, the presidents official residence, at what they see as a failure of a justice system dominated by men at every level: police, prosecution and judiciary. 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. On January 1, 2016, Jung Joon Young suggested meeting in an online game, going to a strip bar, and raping a woman in a car, to which Mr. Park said, Were already doing that in real life. He also added, Its like were living in a movie. March 6: Kukinews reported that YG founder Yang Hyun Suk and his brother, Yang Min Suk, owned a club called Love Signal. of Sexual Crimes, reported the Korea Herald. C9 Entertainment, his agency at the time, released a statement claiming that the charges were canceled, dismissing the situation as a small misunderstanding.. On November 24 at Burning Sun, a woman who was being sexually harassed grabbed my shoulder and hid behind me. 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. 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 stated that the CEO was not directly involved. While Investor B was a woman, her acquaintances were apparently men. Seungris lawyer denied allegations of his cocaine use. On April 3 it was reported that, at theNational Assembly Information Committeegeneral meeting, SuperintendentMin Gap Ryongstated that 5 out of 6 police officers were booked for collusion with Burning Sun. 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. 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. Even though she suffered damage, she would not file charges because she was afraid her personal details may be revealed. 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. The production team of the show held an emergency meeting and decided that Jung Joon Young would not participate in the filming. (A more extensive fan translation was posted on Reddit.). Kim Sang Kyo also shared the story of a woman who claims to be a victim of a Burning Sun employee. March 15: Yoo In Suk resigned as CEO of Yuri Holdings. They have nothing to do and no connection with the recent scandal. April 19: Burning Suns CEO Lee was arrested with detention on suspicion of drug dealing and usage. Choi Jonghoon was measured at a 0.097% BAC, almost twice the legal limit of 0.05%. FNC Entertainment terminated his contract. We have been investigating for the past two weeks and have received testimonies from 4-5 women. Lee Chul Woos agency stated he was not a member of the chatroom and had not filmed or distributed illegal videos. They objectified the women using vulgar language. Now two decade-old cases resurfaced, one involving ex-vice justice minister Kim Hak-eui, and another centering on the death of actress Jang Ja-yeon. The conversation took place in 2015. On March 13, FNC Entertainment released an official statement on Choi Jonghoons behalf, regarding accusations. I will be faithful to the investigation by the authorities, which will start from the morning of the 14th, without any lies, and I will accept the punishment I receive, for the behavior I have committed. MAKEUS Entertainment terminated Jung Joon-youngs contract, while YG Entertainment terminated Seungris contract. He allegedly diverted 200 million won (around $172,000 USD) by having Burning Sun pay the money to another club, co-founded by him and a business, to use its brand. We have to hurry with his treatments. But the police said I was under investigation so I wasnt allowed to leave. For breaking music news, follow @augustbrown on Twitter. The whistleblowers lawyer sent the messages to the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission on Feb. 22. The bathroom lights in the video were the same as the ones in the VIP room bathroom at Burning Sun. The exact amount continues to be under investigation. He stated that he would fully cooperate with authorities regarding the cases surrounding Burning Sun. After SBSs report on the 14th, we got in contact with Jonghyun and confirmed the facts. Soon after news of Seungris chatroom conversations was revealed, police began an internal investigationon Seungri for allegedly offering prostitution to foreign investors. 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. Seungri, center, a member of the popular K-pop boy band Big Bang, speaks on his arrival at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Seoul on March 14. Therefore, we have decided to terminate our contract with Jung Joon Young, who signed with our subsidiary Label M back in January 2019. He was removed from the casts of several TV shows, including 2 Days & 1 Night, Salty Tour and 4 Wheeled Restaurant. 8 OClock News reported on a lewd one-on-one chat between Jung Joon-young and CNBLUEs Lee Jong Hyun. [Kim Sang Kyo] kept following me until he suddenly grabbed me from behind, near my waist. When Kim was being beaten by a group of Burning Sun employees outside, the man could be seen exiting through the VIP exit and slipping away in his car after briefly watching over the beating. Label SJhas released their official statement aboutKangin, stating that he was temporarily in one of Jung Joon Youngs chatrooms, but he did not film or distribute illegal videos. The allegations of sex crimes involved added to the . 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. It really disturbs me that some of the women spoken about in the chats between Seungri, [TV star and guitarist] Jung Joon-young and others may have been fans discarded and demeaned by the men they adored.. That same day, his management agency C-jeS terminated its contract with the K-pop star and actor. The modern K-pop idol management system first arose after the major label SM Entertainment ran damage control after a breakout star was caught with marijuana. If I receive permission, I will delay my enlistment date and faithfully participate in the investigations until the end. The review found that the police and prosecution failed to properly investigate her death, but as the list could not be found, there was not enough evidence to re-open the case. 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. The K-Pop sex and drugs scandal sweeping South Korea, police and prosecution failed to properly investigate her death. Among the victims filmed illegally were some women who were aspiring to be celebrities. We have processes and resources in place to support survivors, conduct equitable investigations, and hold accountable those found in violation of our policies.. These included the case of 29-year-old actress Jang Ja-yeon, who died by suicide in 2009 after leaving a note that said she'd been forced to sleep with more than 30 prominent men. The investigative team collected CCTV footage, body cam videos, and blackbox videos from the patrol car used to arrest Kim Sang Kyo during that night. The Burning Sun scandal exposed some of the most beloved K-pop idols to be depraved predators. KBS1s KBS News 9 also reported that he received prostitutes from Yuri Holdings Yoo In Suk. The Burning Sun incident, while involving drug dealing, prostitution, violence, tax evasion and collusion with police, overlaps with mafia activities, he wrote for Korea JoongAng Daily. The person testified that prostitution took place at Seungris 2017 birthday party, and also at Club Arena. Lin, Staff Writer Published : Mar 18, 2019 8,925 Views. I apologize. The chat logs showed that Choi Jonghoon also asked for body shots of women and made comments that belittled the women. On March 15, it was reported that Choi Jonghoon has reportedly been charged for circulating illegal photos and is expected to report to the police soon. Hitting a home run, for example, appeared to refer to the successful drugging and raping of a victim. On the same day, FNC Entertainment announced that Choi Jonghoon would be departing from FTISLAND and retiring from the K-Pop industry. According to the report, the members kicked out Mr. A from their chatroom as soon as his incident involving marijuana was reported on the news. Its done.. March 4: The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said they hadnt received records of the Burning Sun group chat from the SBS funE reporter. 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. After entering the station, Kim Sang Kyo managed to secretly call his mother. Simply put, one person said things like, I saw the text with the person. In exclusive chat logs obtained by Sisa Journal, it was discovered that Seungri was soliciting prostitution to his business partners starting in August 2014. He was summoned by the police for questioning but was in the U.S. where he studies at Georgetown. The scandal has already implicated singer Jung Joon-young and FTISLANDs Choi Jonghoon. On March 21, Jung Joon Young reported to the Seoul Central District Court to be judged for an arrest warrant. Seungri and Yoo are suspected of having embezzled around 2 billion won in total through their business partnership (around $1.71 million USD). The actress died by suicide in 2009, leaving behind a note condemning at least 30 figures tied to the entertainment industry. I will participate in the investigations faithfully.. READ MORE: K-pops K-porn problem -- Growing scandal highlights South Koreas spy-cam epidemic . Mr. Kim was Jung Joon Youngs biggest hidden camera mate. The Chosun Ilboreported Seungris alleged procurement of prostitution began earlier than previously known, potentially as early as December 2015. 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. The clubs manager, Mr. Jang, punched Kim Sang Kyo, dragged him to the street, and began physically assaulting him. He emerged from the District Court at 12:18 pm after approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. I filmed women without their consent and shared it in a social media chatroom.. I took videos of women without their consent, I spread it in the KakaoTalk chat room, and acted without guilt or remorse. Joon Young-Fam chatrooms were where Seungri and those he may not be close with would gather, and become close. Feb. 13: Reports claimed that a woman nicknamed Anna was suspected of dealing drugs at Burning Sun. These 8 members would reportedly share everything with each other, from their personal lives to women. The paper also reported that police say Seungri had used his YG Entertainment corporate credit card to pay Seoul hotel fees for Japanese business partners in 2015. Published daily by the The acquaintance was reportedly in charge of coordinating and managing the women suspected of prostitution at Seungris birthday in the Philippines. April 18: SBS funEreported that a woman accused Jung and Choi of being two of five men that raped her in 2016 in a hotel room. In response, the news broadcaster reported that the whistleblower who discovered the chat bypassed the police. In the midst of Seoul Metropolitan Police Agencys investigation, it was reported that singer Jung Joon Young was one of the celebrities involved who directly shared hidden footage of women in the chatroom. Yong Junhyung announced his departure from Highlight. (Yeoksam Police Station Police Sergeant Ahn Hwan Suk and 5 more [Assault], 10 Policemen [aiding]). South Korea 's President, Moon Jae-in weighed in last week. He will permanently leave the team and retire from the entertainment industry. Former FTISLAND member Choi Jonghoon was booked on charges of sharing illegal photos. The former BIGBANG member denied these allegations, and a drug test from Feb. 27 came back negative. Ji reportedly received over 30 million won (around $26,450) from Burning Sun each month. I didnt just say that to Jung Joon Young, I told everyone in the chatroom. Feb. 4: Burning Sun CEO Lee Moon Ho officially apologized to Seungri and revealed that he fired the clubs director, Jang, who assaulted Mr. Kim. The police revealed their plans to thoroughly review the content that was reported in the media as well as the people whose names were included in the text message chatroom. He had previously been booked on charges related to allegations of his brokering sexual services for business partners. I dont know the person [in the picture]. His label, Stone Music Entertainment, saidhe would return to Korea and participate in the necessary questioning.. 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. On March 15, MBNrevealed the identities of all 8 members of the original hidden camera chatroom. They claimed that Kim Sang Kyo was sexually harassing a woman and began causing a scene when the bodyguards tried to stop him. It is predicted that they didnt want to be negatively affected by Mr. As scandal. The hallyu industry is only capable of change and introspection if the culture that it is shaped by, South Korea, does so as well, Herman said. She later fell over while foaming at the mouth. 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. The chatlogs also revealed that Seungri took part in habitual gambling overseas. In response to this report, a police informant stated, The fact that hes a former high-ranking prosecutor wont affect the investigation. However, there is concern that he could use his prior connections to his advantage if the case happened to be passed on to the prosecution. Seungri explained that the woman, whom he does not know, asked to take a picture with him. It was revealed that he stands accused of destruction of evidence for resetting one of his three phones, among other charges. I contacted him/her. After Jung Joon Youngs arrest, an additional 3 cases of illegal video filming has been discovered. We are making it clear that our celebrities, Lee Jonghyun and Choi Jonghoon, had only contacted the certain socially controversial celebrities as friends. I asked him how he was doing the next day. As a result of the ongoing controversial news surrounding Seungri's club, 'Burning Sun' has allegedly revealed a CCTV video. If you havent had them on, dont say anything. C9 . All Rights Reserved. Leaked Kakaotalk messages pointed to this club as being the meeting point for rich investors to meet potential working girls. 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). When Choi Jonghoon was caught drunk driving in February 2016, he offered the police officer who had caught him 5 million won (~$4,400 USD). News outlet Chosun.com reported that trucks from a document-shredding service arrived at YG Entertainment. On April 1, theSeoul Metropolitan Police AgencyInvestigation Team revealed that Choi Jonghoon was additionally booked for violating the Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence (illegal filming using cameras). 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 11, Dispatch revealed the extent of Jung Joon Young and Seungris friendship, and a new chat log, where Jung Joon Young and other members of the chat room would regularly rate other female celebrities on their sex. But defamation laws are much more strict in South Korea than in the U.S. and could short-circuit any Mute R. Kelly- style reaction against artist misconduct. I do remember being in a chatroom with Jung Joon Young, but there were no illegal photos. It all began when a man named Kim Sang Kyo claimed to have been assaulted by Burning Sun's employees and the police when all he did was try to help a woman who was being groped. - Arrest warrant with . They also stated that Choi Jonghoon was called to the police station for questioning as a witness, not a suspect. After Mr. Jang and the security guards went back into the club, Kim Sang Kyo called the police and reported the situation. 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. Jung Joon Young also shared naked footage and photos of a sleeping woman from a hostess bar. Starting in March 2019, a new Golden Phone appeared. March 21: The court announced that Jung Joon-youngsarrest. Choi Jonghoo reportedly shared illegally-taken photos of a sleeping woman in April 2016 in Jung Joon Youngs chatroom: Chatroom Member:Whos that chick with the hot body?, Choi Jonghoon:The one that was wearing a 000 yesterday.. Stay informed with the latest commentary and analysis on international events from experts at the Lowy Institute and around the world. This confirmed Lawyer Bang Jung Hyuns suspicions that a high-level officer was involved. The behavior standards for conduct are higher in K-pop, but the ferocity of some fanbases lead some to stick by their idols regardless of their transgressions. Come back to me once youve found redemption for your sins and clearly unveiled your name. Commissioner Won Kyung Hwan of SMPA announced at a press conference that the police intend to close their investigation into Seungri and Yoon soon. On March 13, it was revealed that March 11, the Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) sent the chartroom case to the Supreme Prosecutors Office for further investigation. If you wanted a rare bottle of champagne. I treated it as something that is not a big deal, without thinking that it was a crime and an illegal act. 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. A woman who appeared to be drugged was completely nude while having sex with a man. 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