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. Stocks for major South Korean entertainment firms plummeted as fans who often invest in favorite labels sold off their stakes in disgust. 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. A woman came forward with allegations that Choi drugged and raped her while in the U.S. in March 2012. Although Jangs case is not directly related to Burning Sun, the latter prompted increased calls to reinvestigate sexual abuse cases. When reports claimed the three new celebrities (Singer K, Singer J, and Model L) were involved in the illegal video chatrooms, netizens accusedKangin,Jung Jinwoon, andLee Chul Wooas the perpetrators. It's likely ended the careers of K-pop stars including now-former Big . Feb. 26: Korean outlet SBS funE reported on a KakaoTalk group chat from December 2015 where Seungri allegedly planned to bribe investors with prostitutes. He also admittedto spreading illegal footage, but not filming it. Lee Seung-hyun, known widely as Seungri, was the youngest member of one of K-pops most influential boy bands, BIGBANG. He stated that he would fully cooperate with authorities regarding the cases surrounding Burning Sun. In an attempt to get to the bottom of the case and attempt to clear Seungri of the suspicions surrounding him, we have booked Seungri as a suspect for the allegations of him soliciting prostitution in order to receive a search warrant for the club ARENA, which is accused of allowing prostitution inside its venue. While Investor B was a woman, her acquaintances were apparently men. READ MORE: K-pops K-porn problem -- Growing scandal highlights South Koreas spy-cam epidemic . This violates theAnti Bribery and Graft Act (Also known as the Kim Young Ran Act), where public officials and their spouses are not allowed to accept gifts worth more than 50,000 won (increased to 100,000 won at weddings or funerals). 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. Its an expensive habit to think about the military not as a practical tool but as a symbol of strategic intent. 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. After the ambulance left, Kim Sang Kyos injuries became worse. In these chatrooms, hidden camera videos were filmed and shared. Around 10:00AM, I was transferred to the Gangnam Police Station. All I saw on that phone was a list of phone numbers, and I havent contacted Jung Joon Young on a personal level in a very long time. Seungri and Yoo are suspected of having embezzled around 2 billion won in total through their business partnership (around $1.71 million USD). He also agreed to participate willingly in investigations. The scandal is known as Burning Sun, after the ritzy Gangnam-district nightclub where many of the alleged crimes took place. Police reportedly searched the offices of Junwon Industries and Yuri Holdings in relation to alleged embezzlement by Seungri. On March 4, he posted a message on Instagram for everyone who has been worried about his involvement with the case, expressing his determination to reveal the truth no matter what. The latter claim Kang Chung Wan made was soon supported by a report that reporter Kang Kyung Yoon made on March 14. Afterward, the chat was sent to SBS funE. 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. (A more extensive fan translation was posted on Reddit.). Police are reportedlyalso investigating a comment made by Seungri, also in December 2015, about procuring escorts for Taiwanese customers at a Gangnam club. 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. It was revealed that he stands accused of destruction of evidence for resetting one of his three phones, among other charges. It was sent for further investigation 20 days after being inspected for data, as proof of illegal hidden cams and police corruption. The club was reportedly under suspicion of tax evasion. April 10: Seungri and Yoo booked on suspicions of embezzling funds from Burning Sun along with Choi Tae-young, the CEO of Junwon Industries. The Burning Sun scandal shows that such predatory entitlement permeates even into the realm of elite K-pop stars. March 13: Jung Joon-young penned a letter of apology where he confessed his crimes and announced his retirement from the entertainment industry. 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. Someone that would be fun to play with . As a businessman, he took on leadership roles in various enterprises ranging from sublabel YGX to a ramen shop to a club called Burning Sun. Jan. 28, 2019: This is the starting point of the ongoing news cycle around the current scandal. I would like to apologize to the people of Korea, and to the people that have been hurt through this case. 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. On April 2, singerRoy Kimwas revealed to be a part of Jung Joon Youngs illegal chatrooms. April 26: Park arrested over suspected purchasing and usage of methamphetamine. March 15: Yoo In Suk resigned as CEO of Yuri Holdings. Hello, my name is Kim Sang Kyo, a 28-year-old citizen of South Korea. Others did it too. On March 10, it was confirmed that earlier news reports about celebrities being in Seungris chatroom were true. No one's buying this explanation. Its likely ended the careers of K-pop stars including now-former Big Bang member Seungri. Police later confirmed that Choi filed a complaint with prosecution against the woman. Ji was employed by YG Entertainment. Affiliates also revealed, however, that Seungri participated in the management of the club even though he was not the actual owner of the business. The police stated that the CEO was not directly involved. 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). Yonhap reported that YG Entertainment affiliate YG Plus removed items from its online store featuring Seungri, and erased some images of the star from items that feature BIGBANG. He is said to have also watched the illegally filmed videos that others shared in the chatroom. The Yeoksam Stations Team Leader, Back Kwang Je, and about 20 other policemen gathered to view the CCTV footage. The two parties ended up settling the matter, and no charges were filed. Several editors of top K-pop fan and news sites declined to comment for this story, and while the fan culture is eager to know the truth, much work is yet to be done. 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. I told Jung Joon Young to stop doing things like [taking hidden camera videos], he could get in big trouble. In the content of the group chatroom from October 2016, the term police chief was mentioned. BC Holdings was established by Seungri andYoo In Sukas the investment company forYuri Holdings. It was also announced that Superintendent Yoon submitted a business and personal cell phone to the police as part of their investigations. Jung Joon-young completed a second round of questioning. Yonhaps reportingused no names, but she has been alternatively known in English-language media as both Anna or Madam Lin.. It was also announced that Burning Sun would be shuttered. 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. They also claimed that the chats shed light on clubs around Gangnam, where many celebrities frequently attended, as well as suspicion of cohesion with police. The truth behind the Burning Sun Assault has finally been revealed through CCTV footage as well as information about the female accusers. The statement also reportedly said that YG had terminated Jis employment at the company following the information revealed during the ongoing Burning Sun investigation. They were just joking, and its not like actual prostitution took place.. On March 21, at 8:45 pm KST, Jung Joon Young was arrested on charges for filming illegal hidden cameras and distributing them. I was shocked so I tried to get him away from me. 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. The investigation did not confirm the rape allegation. Feb. 16: Seungri spoke about the Burning Sun controversy at his concert in Seoul, promising to act more carefully.. On March 11 of the same year, Mr. Park shared details of how he drugged a woman with sleeping pills before having sexual relations with her. Three to four more members of the chat were booked. 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. Stocks of South Korean entertainment firms plummeted after the scandal broke, with five major K-pop firms losing nearly 18% of their value in the weeks after the news. In the club, many people will naturally come up to me and ask for pictures, and I am very willing to take pictures without hesitating or denying requests. On the same day, FNC Entertainment announced that Choi Jonghoon would be departing from FTISLAND and retiring from the K-Pop industry. Please dont make any rash assumptions, and regarding the malicious comments and spreading of false information, I will take strong actions against them. He first apologized for his actions, and once again stated how no one will believe him, even if he tells the truth. According to Dispatch, this was where Jung Joon Youngs private conversation with HIGHLIGHTs Yong Junhyung comes in. SBS stated that it would not blacklist individuals, but left decisions up to the directors of its shows. Leaked Kakaotalk messages pointed to this club as being the meeting point for rich investors to meet potential working girls. Highlights Yong Junhyung and his label Around Us Entertainment denied rumors that he was part of the chatroom. We have to hurry with his treatments. But the police said I was under investigation so I wasnt allowed to leave. 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. Seungri completed a second round of questioning. The actress died by suicide in 2009, leaving behind a note condemning at least 30 figures tied to the entertainment industry. Lin, Staff Writer Published : Mar 18, 2019 8,925 Views. The agency, who previously claimed that he had no connection to the chatroom, stated that they had not been notified of his DUI. 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. Some wielded signs saying Rape cartel. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Department released a statement saying that they will investigate the matter. Seungris lawyer denied allegations of his cocaine use. 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. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. March 7th, 2019. TV Chosun reported that Seungri is suspected of deleting evidence of police ties on Instagram. Though she was arrested regarding recent usage, she allegedly did drugs with an employee from Burning Sun in 2015, tying her to the case. I apologize for causing a stir. The police obtained statements from people involved in the allegations, including several women allegedly hired to perform sexual acts. 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. All three had been on a television show with Jung in the past. We have also decided that we are unable to maintain our contract with Jung Joon Young due to this scandal. Since he had directly filmed one of the videos and he has additionally been charged with violation of the Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence. As Seungri exited the police station, he stated that he would be delaying his military enlistment. The Burning Sun scandal exposed some of the most beloved K-pop idols to be depraved predators. On the same say, over 20 police and digital forensics agents searched and seized club ARENA, looking for any evidence that may be related to the case. He also confirmed that he submitted his own cell phone. According to MBC, Seungri also reportedly tried to destroy evidence of the group chats illegal video/photo sharing. 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. Lee Seung-hyun, known widely as Seungri, was the youngest member of one of K-pop's most influential boy bands, BIGBANG. I responded, Why do you keep cursing at me? They have nothing to do and no connection with the recent scandal. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. 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. Choi Jonghoon, who has aroused criticism due to his involvement in recent scandals, has decided to depart from FTISLAND as of today. He emerged from the District Court at 12:18 pm after approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. One said that he once witnessed a drugged woman being raped by a man in the VIP bathroom. A YG rep stated that Seungri would enlist in the military on March 25. Netizens matched up photos of Celebrity A toJung Joong Young and Celebrity B toFTISLANDs Choi Jonghoon. Yong Junhyung announced his departure from Highlight. 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. As he tells it, he initially joined the club as a DJ, then was promoted to publicity director. 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. Besides toning down some of the extreme expressions, we didnt edit it at all. He also admitted to taking part in inappropriate conversations and said that it was his fault for not stopping Jung Joon Young. SBSs 8 OClock News questioned the veracity of Yoo In Suks written apology. Seungri-Fam chatrooms were for business related planning, and many of the people were Seungris acquaintances. Donga Ilbo also reported additional findings on one of Seungris chatroom of 8 members. 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. Now there is no one who believe that this is the truth. 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. Reports state that the police said there were no plans to question the trio. Soon after Jung Joon Young was taken into custody, his arrest warrant was approved by Seoul Central District Court prosecutor Im Min Sung. After a month of investigation into his death, it was declared case closed with authorities ruling suicide as . 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 . As a result of the ongoing controversial news surrounding Seungri's club, 'Burning Sun' has allegedly revealed a CCTV video. The . They once again collectively beat me up. His case has been forwarded to the prosecution, meaning that the prosecutors will review the details of his arrest, and determine the charges that will be filed against him. Sisa Journal published an interview with Seungri where he denies allegations of prostitution and gambling. It was reportedthat Jeong Jinwoon of 2AM, Kangin of Super Junior, and model Lee Chulwoo were the three other celebrities involved. But beyond the cavalier and criminal ways that some of them . MAKEUS Entertainment terminated Jung Joon-youngs contract, while YG Entertainment terminated Seungris contract. March 4: The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said they hadnt received records of the Burning Sun group chat from the SBS funE reporter. She said that she blacked out after accepting alcohol from them, and woke up the next morning in a hotel room. 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. The scandal is known as Burning Sun, after the ritzy Gangnam-district nightclub where many of the alleged crimes took place. On the way to the police station, Kim Sang Kyo had difficulty breathing and requested to be un-cuffed so that he could breathe properly. Over a span of 10 months, the two reportedly filmed a total of 10 hidden cameras (videos and pictures). As a result, he will halt all individual activities as well as activities as a member of FTISLAND until all investigations are complete. 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. Choi Jonghoon distributed 6 videos in total (1 video, which he filmed without consent, and 5 other illegally-filmed videos he received from other people) through group chatrooms. 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). She later fell over while foaming at the mouth. I apologize. The chat logs showed that Choi Jonghoon also asked for body shots of women and made comments that belittled the women. The chatroom contained Seungri, 2 unnamed male singers, Yuri Holdings CEO Mr. Yoo, Seungris acquaintance Mr. Kim, an unnamed entertainment company employee, and 2 other people. His label, Stone Music Entertainment, saidhe would return to Korea and participate in the necessary questioning.. 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. On March 10, SBS FunE revealed that Seungri and 2 other male singers, who were not named, allegedly shared illegally filmed hidden camera videos of secretly filmed women. Its likely no coincidence that the Burning Sun allegations echo a larger problem with furtive spy-cam porn in South Korea. The tragic case of actress Jang Ja-yeon, who said she had been forced into sex by her agency, has also been reviewed. In late January, a former employee revealed that the police had recently paid a visit due to an incident relating to marijuana. The Seoul Shinmunobtained an alleged copy of Jungs indictment, and reported that Jung was being charged with illegally filming sexual activity nine times and sharing videos in the chatrooms 14 times. She soon started foaming in the mouth and collapsed. Jung Joon Youngs chatrooms were reportedly split into two sectors: Seungri-Fam and Joon Young-Fam. Another employee spoke up about a sexual assault video that was allegedly taken inside the VIP restroom. Jung Joon Young was also involved in an incident where he was accused of filming his then-girlfriend illegally. A post shared by @seungriseyo on Mar 11, 2019 at 1:39am PDT. Kim Sang Kyo was still not allowed to visit the hospital for treatment because he was deemed the assaulter, not the victim. According to a source at YG Entertainment, Seungris decision to announce his retirement was made entirely on his own. In addition, the second chat log between Jung Joon Young and CNBLUEs Lee Jonghyun show that Jung Joon Young engaged in sex tourism as well. He called for investigation of three cases: Burning Sun Gate, the covert sex footage case; and former vice-minister of Justice's sex . In it,the company expressed an apology on Jonghyuns behalf and on their own behalf for making prior statements without all of the facts. May 3: Parks case forwarded to prosecution. FNC Entertainment announced that Choi Jonghoon left FTISLAND and retired from the entertainment industry. I treated it as something that is not a big deal, without thinking that it was a crime and an illegal act. In the second set of chats, other members of the chat continued to talk about Choi Jonghoons incident, including Jung Joon Young saying how he could have ended up on the front of the newspaper. As a businessman, he took on leadership roles in various enterprises ranging. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. 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. Jan. 29: Burning Sun released a statement following the news of the assault. April 19. In the released chat log, Choi Jonghoon messaged the group chat about his arrest, claiming he gave 10 million won to the police to get out of it. 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 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. 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. 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 conversation took place in 2015. Ha Jin Woong pushed my head to the ground using his knees and grabbed my hair. The following day,Dispatchrevealed several conversations froma group chat, where the clubs staff talked about the drugging and raping of women. 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. Among the 14 people are several celebrities, including singers K and J, as well as model L. 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. I screamed at them to not film me but about 4 of them filmed me while laughing and mocking me. We have processes and resources in place to support survivors, conduct equitable investigations, and hold accountable those found in violation of our policies.. He submitted his phones for investigation but we decided to take the precaution to make sure there werent any other phones involved. Seoul Metropolitan Police Agencybooked him without detention for soliciting prostitution, and have now launched afull investigation. Published daily by the The pictures I take with my fans will often end up uploaded on the internet or shared via SNS and other communities. Why didnt I stop it? Seungri reportedly directed the employee to find prostitutes. There were also other attempted hidden camera videos that failed. The Intellectual Crime Division of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said it found no evidence that Chois 2016 drunk driving incident was intentionally covered upand kept secret from the media despite Chois previous admission of attempted bribery. He apologized to his victims, and to everyone who had supported him and made him a public figure. Simply put, one person said things like, I saw the text with the person. In it, he admitted to all that he had been accused of. 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. His agency,Glorious Entertainment, released a statement, saying that he only took a picture with her because she was his fan. Feb. 13: Reports claimed that a woman nicknamed Anna was suspected of dealing drugs at Burning Sun. 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. Around 8:46AM, I was un-cuffed and set to be transferred to Gangnam Police Station. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. A promotional poster showed that Hyoyeon performed at the club right as Friday (23rd) turned to Saturday (24th). After SBSs report on the 14th, we got in contact with Jonghyun and confirmed the facts. booked on charges of drug use and distribution. Kwon Hyuk Joon personally responded to a netizen, revealing that hes been cooperating with the recent investigations. The original 8 cases has increased to 11 cases. Some of the chatrooms only had one other participant, while others had multiple. April 3: The agencies of Lee Chulwooand Kanginissued statements clarifying that the men had only participated in a different, temporary chatroom with Jung related to a television show, 2016s Hitmaker, that they had all appeared on in the past but has since been deleted. 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. Her selfie with Seungri began to circulate online, prompting the singer to claim he thought he was posing for a photo with a fan. Once again, I was assaulted by a group of policemen at 8:46AM. An officer allegedly requested the forensics team to claim they couldnt restore the singers phone, which was key evidence. The story is still developing, but Billboard pieced together all of the major developments related to Burning Sun. This was the 3rd assault from the police. The chat reportedly suggested the members had strong ties to the police force, which then brought police corruption into the multi-pronged scandal. In addition, since late 2016, I have only maintained a relationship of simple greetings once in a while with Jung Joong Young. Jan. 30, 2020:Seungri reportedly indicted onon charges such as organizing prostitution, habitual gambling, and illegal foreign currency trade. He later made an apology to fans as well. They also denied that Seungri had been at the club at the time of the incident. According to the revealed data, Seungri ordered Employee Kim to prepare the main seat at clubARENA(a club Seungri frequented) and to bring girls. The ambulance arrived around 8:35AM, and the rescue team confirmed, This patient needs to go to the emergency room. If that happened, we would have already reported it. March 12: Jung Joon-young was booked on charges of illegal hidden camera filming. Soon after news of Seungris chatroom conversations was revealed, police began an internal investigationon Seungri for allegedly offering prostitution to foreign investors. The man in that video seemed to be wearing the same outfit that Kim Sang Kyo was wearing that night. Dispatch reported that the chats where Seungri allegedly talks about soliciting prostitution were held in this same chatroom. According to police, Seungri distributed photos that were taken without the consent in numerous group chatrooms. KCON, the annual confab for K-Pop fans and scholars in downtown L.A. and New York, will likely address the Burning Sun causes and fallout for years to come. Some of the women are booked on prostitution charges, while other for prostitution mediation. Jung Joon Young was in San Francisco to film tvNs cooking variety show 4 Wheeled Restaurant Season 3. South Korean women are well aware of this disparity and increasingly disinclined to accept the status quo. The things in the Kakaotalk chat rooms, arent they about my life? 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. 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