I would like to apologize to the people of Korea, and to the people that have been hurt through this case. 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. All of these actions were extremely immoral, and I was very foolish. At that moment, Ha Jin Woong couldnt hold in his rage as his body shook. If that happened, we would have already reported it. Sisa Journal reported on a different batch of messages that show Seungri allegedly providing escort services to a business partner. He also revealed plans for a nationwide investigation into drugs, sexual assault, hidden cameras and corruption. Kim Sang Kyo also shared the story of a woman who claims to be a victim of a Burning Sun employee. A further 10 judges have been referred to a disciplinary committee after a two-month review of 66 judges. An arrest warrant for Burning Sun CEO Lee Moon Ho was rejected. I dont know the person [in the picture]. The exchange suggests that Jung Joon Young was waiting for CEO Yoo to send prostitutes over to his place. 8 OClock News reported on a lewd one-on-one chat between Jung Joon-young and CNBLUEs Lee Jong Hyun. 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. They shaped a generation of young fans and helped K-pop cross over to America. MBC reported that he wasone of 10 celebrities involved with Jung Joon Youngs chatrooms. In the KakaoTalk messages with Jung Joon Young from late 2015 as reported by the news, we drank together the night before and went home. After entering the station, Kim Sang Kyo managed to secretly call his mother. Nicknamed Koreas Great Gatsby, he flaunted an extravagant lifestyle. On November 24, the day of Mr. Kims assault,Girls GenerationsHyoyeonuploaded a photo of herself posing with Seungri at the Burning Sun. 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. Soon after news of Seungris chatroom conversations was revealed, police began an internal investigationon Seungri for allegedly offering prostitution to foreign investors. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. Feb. 28: Seungri canceled all of his upcoming gigs, including his concerts in Osaka and Jakarta. Singer L, who has been mentioned often, was part of the Joon Young-Fam chatrooms, but singer C was only part of Seungri-Fam chatrooms. March 16: Superintendent Yoon, who is suspected of police corruption, admitted that he was acquainted with Yuri Holdings Yoo In Suk, one of the members of the chatroom. The club was reportedly under suspicion of tax evasion. Jung Joon Young, who was in the group chat, laughed and said, You raped her.. The alleged victim bolstered her claims with an audio file and alleged photos of the incident from the group chat. The latter claim Kang Chung Wan made was soon supported by a report that reporter Kang Kyung Yoon made on March 14. 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. They cursed and mocked me at their desk, so I took a piece of papeer from the desk, spit blood on it and threw it towards Ha Jin Woong. He was then subjected to yet another beating. 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. It's likely ended the careers of K-pop stars including now-former Big . The allegations of sex crimes involved added to the . 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. The management accused Mr. Kim of attempting to harass women. After Seungri announced his retirement on March 12, YG Entertainment has honored Seungris request to terminate his exclusive contract. I have acted in a way that is unsuitable for a public figure, he said. This was the 3rd assault from the police. 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 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. 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. It was sent for further investigation 20 days after being inspected for data, as proof of illegal hidden cams and police corruption. He is deeply reflecting upon his watching the videos in the chatroom orinappropriate conversation related to belittlement of women or sex. It was reportedthat Jeong Jinwoon of 2AM, Kangin of Super Junior, and model Lee Chulwoo were the three other celebrities involved. MAKEUS Entertainment terminated Jung Joon-youngs contract, while YG Entertainment terminated Seungris contract. On November 24, 2018, a man named Kim Sang Kyowas reportedlyassaulted at the Burning Sun, a Gangnam club owned by BIGBANGs Seungri, after he stepped in to help a woman who was being sexually harassed. March 4: The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said they hadnt received records of the Burning Sun group chat from the SBS funE reporter. On the same day, FNC Entertainment announced that Choi Jonghoon would be departing from FTISLAND and retiring from the K-Pop industry. I took videos of women without their consent, I spread it in the KakaoTalk chat room, and acted without guilt or remorse. The Burning Sun scandal shows that such predatory entitlement permeates even into the realm of elite K-pop stars. I admit to all of the charges against me. The man who had an issue with me, as well as the bodyguard and a couple of his friends, tripped me and stomped on me with their feet. 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. FNC Entertainment announced that Choi Jonghoon left FTISLAND and retired from the entertainment industry. 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. Seungri and Yoo are suspected of having embezzled around 2 billion won in total through their business partnership (around $1.71 million USD). They would get it. 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. Even though she suffered damage, she would not file charges because she was afraid her personal details may be revealed. 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. Former FTISLAND member Choi Jonghoon was booked on charges of sharing illegal photos. Kwon Hyuk Joon personally responded to a netizen, revealing that hes been cooperating with the recent investigations. They objectified the women using vulgar language. It was not a decision that had been made after consulting with the agency. As an artist management company, we admit that we have not managed our artists as thoroughly as we should, and we are deeply reflecting on that. A scandal that began with allegations that some of South Korea's 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 country's elite.The Burning Sun scandal, named for the club in Gangnam associated with Seungri . The Ministry of Justice panel has recommended the creation of an independent body to investigate corruption among high-ranking government officials but the protesters are not the only ones who believe more must be done before a break with the past can truly be achieved. On March 13,arrived at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Station to be questioned and investigated for his role in the hidden camera chatroom and soliciting prostitution, among other accused crimes. 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 said, Little boy, were not going to let you go even if you beg. The bleeding from my mouth and nose reopened. Soon after, news broke that Seungris contract with YG Entertainment had also been canceled. He also revealed that he cant stop digging farther into the scandal because its more f*cked up and dirtier than [he] had imagined., A post shared by +I (@arkham_er) on Mar 3, 2019 at 8:03am PST. 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. April 25: The Chosun Ilboreported that Yoo confessed to having acted as a supplier of prostitutes. South Korea 's President, Moon Jae-in weighed in last week. The Burning Sun scandal, also known as Burning Sun gate, [1] [2] was a 2019 entertainment and sex scandal in Seoul, South Korea, which involved several celebrities, including Korean idols of popular K-pop groups, and police officials. BC Holdings was established by Seungri andYoo In Sukas the investment company forYuri Holdings. Following Kim Sang Kyos assaults, a special task force was assembled to uncover the truth behind the incident, as well as other scandals surrounding the Burning Sun. Just why is the North Korean status quo so persistent? A CCTV video proved that a man, who grabbed Kim Sang Kyo by his hair, began the assault. Currently, issues regarding drug investigations are being brought up irrelevant to the assault case but Seungri has recently received a strict investigation by prosecutors with confiscation warrants due to numerous groundless reports. He was acquitted after the prosecution dismissed the search warrant claiming that there were no circumstances of him trying to circulate it.. Even though I knew of what was happening at that time, I thought was not a big deal and was too relaxed. But the scandal revolves around a core chat that involved eight members: Seungri, Jung, Choi Jonghoon, Yoo In Suk, Burning Sun employee named Mr. Kim, a relative of a girl group member, a former YG Entertainment employee and a friend of Jung. READ MORE: K-pops K-porn problem -- Growing scandal highlights South Koreas spy-cam epidemic . We have been investigating for the past two weeks and have received testimonies from 4-5 women. Park denied Hwangs claims he was the celebrity who coaxed her into using illegal drugs. The police stated that they received testimonies from 4-5 concerning this. Stocks for major South Korean entertainment firms plummeted as fans who often invest in favorite labels sold off their stakes in disgust. When Seungri discussedthe chat log Police Chief, Police Superintendent Yoon, he said,I dont know him well. So far,police have no plans to investigate Kangin, Jung Jinwoon, or Lee Chul Woo. Seungri ended his statement by talking about how he will use this incident to learn and grow as a person. Lee was not part of the main chatroom. Junwon is a shareholder of Burning Sun Entertainment and previously managed the Le Mridien Seoul hotel, where Burning Sun was located. 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. Shocking revelations in the Burning Sun case have rocked South Korea daily in recent months seven chart-topping K-pop stars have been arrested on a range of charges from drug possession to group sexual assault, although not all have been indicted. 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. Reports state that the police said there were no plans to question the trio. 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. Hello, my name is Kim Sang Kyo, a 28-year-old citizen of South Korea. 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. Im not sure if (the person who filmed and circulated the hidden cams) is a celebrity or not. They also stated that Choi Jonghoon was called to the police station for questioning as a witness, not a suspect. Afterward, one reporter directly called YG Entertainment to ask about their disposal and said that the agency claimed,It was routine disposal thats done monthly or quarterly.. A post shared by @seungriseyo on Mar 11, 2019 at 1:39am PDT. Afterward, the chat was sent to SBS funE. When Choi Jonghoon was asked about his identity, he lied about it and claimed to be unemployed. May 2: Yonhap reported that SMPA announces it had summoned Seungri for questioning over embezzlement allegations. Lee Chul Woos agency stated he was not a member of the chatroom and had not filmed or distributed illegal videos. It was the largest scandal to hit the K-pop industry. The following day,Dispatchrevealed several conversations froma group chat, where the clubs staff talked about the drugging and raping of women. Seungri has also been suspected of embezzling funds from Burning Sun. Leaked Kakaotalk messages pointed to this club as being the meeting point for rich investors to meet potential working girls. Seungri again denied allegations about soliciting prostitutes in 2015, and claims that the women mentioned in those chat logs werent prostitutes. Additionally, Seungri was accused of knowing about the incident. Similar cases have rippled across Korean culture before, like actress Jang Ja-yeons death from suicide after claiming that several high-ranking entertainment executives abused her. He first apologized for his actions, and once again stated how no one will believe him, even if he tells the truth. The moment reflects larger discontentment in South Korean culture at large, in which women are victimized in corporate, social and familial life. We take this work extremely seriously and are committed to evaluating each case sensitively and fairly. Here is everything we know about Seungris scandal from the Burning Sun Assault case until now. SBS News also revealed chat logs showing CNBLUEs Lee Jonghyun and Jung Joon Young discussing their sex with different girls. In addition, I participated in inappropriate conversations about this. Among the victims filmed illegally were some women who were aspiring to be celebrities. I didnt just say that to Jung Joon Young, I told everyone in the chatroom. By offering up the celebrities, the police have satisfied the public and taken the spotlight off the police. Oh Young-jin. 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. Three areas inside of my mouth also ripped, which became the start of how my mouth and lips sustained great injury. After the ambulance left, Kim Sang Kyos injuries became worse. The police also revealed that Seungri had admitted to giving Senior Superintendent Yoon and his wife 3 tickets toBIGBANGconcerts. Jung Joon-young completed a second round of questioning. In response, the news broadcaster reported that the whistleblower who discovered the chat bypassed the police. MBN revealed more details about the eight members of the Burning Sun chatroom: Seungri, Jung Joon-young, Choi Jonghoon, Yoo In Suk, club employee Mr. Kim, a relative of a girl group member, a former YG employee and a friend of Jung. Kim Sang Kyo later sent a petition toThe Blue House, where he told his side of the story again in detail. The policemen cursed at him and when Kim Sang Kyo began to argue,one of the policemen punched him repeatedly. The truth behind the Burning Sun Assault has finally been revealed through CCTV footage as well as information about the female accusers. A Blue House petition seeking to extend the investigation reached 687,767 signatures. On March 21, at 8:45 pm KST, Jung Joon Young was arrested on charges for filming illegal hidden cameras and distributing them. Ten women were reported to be victims of the non-consensual filming. The former BIGBANG member denied these allegations, and a drug test from Feb. 27 came back negative. April 12: MBC Newsdeskreported that Seungri was paying his personal manager Jiusing funds from Burning Sun, potentially opening up further embezzlement charges. 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. On March 14, Yung Junhyung announced that he will be leaving HIGHLIGHT. It is a groundless rumor.. After the scandal broke, hundreds of Big Bang fans gathered at a rally in Indonesia to support Seungri in spite of the allegations. Won said arrests warrants would depend on the final conclusions of the investigation, and that a court would decide based on any request submitted by the police whether a warrant will be issued or not. 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. The investigation did not confirm the rape allegation. Choi Jonghoon was booked for bribing an officer. 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. Yong Junhyung has no connection to the filming or sharing of illegal videos and has never been in a chatroom where Jung Joon Youngs illegal camera videos were shared.. On March 12, Jung Joon Young was charged for filming and circulating hidden sex cams of 10 women within the period of 10 months in 2015. 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. 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. If he had proper sexual awareness, he would not have sat by and watched but he is regretful about the fact that he did. He called himself a silent observer whose actions led to more victims. It must be revealed through investigations. She held onto me as she tried to resist. When his mother arrived, she demanded that he be transferred to another branch for investigation, and called for an ambulance. 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. He also handed in his phones. 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. Sure, we never killed anyone, but we did plenty of things that could land us in jail.. All three had been on a television show with Jung in the past. Jung Joon Youngwas taken from the holding cell he was staying at in Jongro to the Seoul Prosecutors Office at 7:48 am on March 29 to officially begin the process of receiving his punishment for illegally filming and distributing videos of women. March 21: The court announced that Jung Joon-youngsarrest. After SBSs report on the 14th, we got in contact with Jonghyun and confirmed the facts. He also stated that Seungri had been subjected to a drug test by prosecutors and the results proved everything to be normal. 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). According to MBC, Seungri also reportedly tried to destroy evidence of the group chats illegal video/photo sharing. 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 scandal has already implicated singer Jung Joon-young and FTISLANDs Choi Jonghoon. Most of all, I apologize to the women who appeared in the video, that had to face this horrible reality with this incident. However, Jung Joon Young has said that he will halt all of his schedules, and return to Korea immediately. 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. 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. April 26: Park arrested over suspected purchasing and usage of methamphetamine. Therefore, we have decided to terminate our contract with Jung Joon Young, who signed with our subsidiary Label M back in January 2019. Around 10 police officers surrounded me as they kicked me on the ground and handcuffed me again. As it turns out, the man was an acquaintance of Seungri and Burning Sun's CEO and also a VIP customer who, according to an insider, spent $7,000-$9,000 . March 19: The police requested arrest warrants for Jung Joon-young, Burning Sun employee Mr. Kim and Burning Sun director Mr. Jang. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. The marijuana use allegedly happened in the VIP area next to the VIP entrance that is reserved for special guests. He will reportedly remain under arrest with detention for the entirety of his trial. 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 . Affiliates also revealed, however, that Seungri participated in the management of the club even though he was not the actual owner of the business. Seungri made a short statement during his time with reporters before entering the police station. The chatlogs also revealed that Seungri took part in habitual gambling overseas. Although Jangs case is not directly related to Burning Sun, the latter prompted increased calls to reinvestigate sexual abuse cases. Another employee witnesseda man feeding a woman a spiked drink. 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. During investigations, Jung Joon Young handed in his golden phone to police. He called for investigation of three cases: Burning Sun Gate, the covert sex footage case; and former vice-minister of Justice's sex . April 1: Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA) reportedlyconfirmed some allegations that Seungri arranged prostitution services to men. (Um, yeah. (Reddit has a fan translation here.). 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. They claimed that Kim Sang Kyo was sexually harassing a woman and began causing a scene when the bodyguards tried to stop him. Some of the chatrooms only had one other participant, while others had multiple. We have also decided that we are unable to maintain our contract with Jung Joon Young due to this scandal. Another employee spoke up about a sexual assault video that was allegedly taken inside the VIP restroom. The agency, who previously claimed that he had no connection to the chatroom, stated that they had not been notified of his DUI. I admit to all my crimes, he wrote, according to a translation by Soompi. When they arrived at the police station,Kim Sang Kyo was beaten again outside of the building. I contacted him/her. When it arrived, the police station refused to let Kim Sang Kyo go. He was summoned by the police for questioning but was in the U.S. where he studies at Georgetown. 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. Seungri posted a letter of apology on Instagram for the Burning Sun controversies. 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