In it, one of the directors orchestrates a home run. 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. FNC Entertainment denied the involvement of CNBLUEs Lee Jong Hyun and FTISLANDs Choi Jonghoon. The tragic case of actress Jang Ja-yeon, who said she had been forced into sex by her agency, has also been reviewed. For this reason, VIPs were supplied with date rape drugs to assist them in hitting their home runs. On January 28, MBCs News Desk revealed CCTV footageof Kim Sang Kyos attack. They shaped a generation of young fans and helped K-pop cross over to America. Feb. 28: Seungri canceled all of his upcoming gigs, including his concerts in Osaka and Jakarta. If you wanted a rare bottle of champagne. April 12: MBC Newsdeskreported that Seungri was paying his personal manager Jiusing funds from Burning Sun, potentially opening up further embezzlement charges. Big questions loom around how China can jump-start growth after the coronavirus crisis and the US trade war. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. On March 15, FNC Entertainment released a statement regarding CNBLUEs Jonghyun, who admitted to watching the illegally filmed videos by Jung Joon Young. 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. Seungri announced his retirement from the entertainment industry on Instagram. Highlights Yong Junhyung and his label Around Us Entertainment denied rumors that he was part of the chatroom. However, he has confirmed that there was no instance of request to the media or police as stated in reports released today. March 11: SBS funE reported two more singers were in the chatroom. There were also other attempted hidden camera videos that failed. If he had proper sexual awareness, he would not have sat by and watched but he is regretful about the fact that he did. Seungri made a short statement during his time with reporters before entering the police station. 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. MAKEUS Entertainment terminated Jung Joon-youngs contract, while YG Entertainment terminated Seungris contract. The women, alleged prostitutes, were to be acquired for Seungris foreigner Investor B. In the statement, he discusses Kim Sang Kyos assault video, stating that he was not at the club when it occurred. Ji reportedly received over 30 million won (around $26,450) from Burning Sun each month. He stated, however, that he had never taken hidden camera videos himself or shared them. 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. An unspeakable incident had occurred. His agency,Glorious Entertainment, released a statement, saying that he only took a picture with her because she was his fan. There are chats inside the KakaoTalk chatroom that made me suspicious about a possible cohesion with the police, so I reported it to the Civil Rights Commission rather than the police. According to MBC, Seungri also reportedly tried to destroy evidence of the group chats illegal video/photo sharing. Her selfie with Seungri began to circulate online, prompting the singer to claim he thought he was posing for a photo with a fan. Seungri has also been suspected of embezzling funds from Burning Sun. Its symbolic of a patriarchal society that appears progressive, but has a long way to go in terms of equality. 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. Feminist leaders in Korea are doxxed severely. The boys of BigBang have even been deemed as the idol of idols so Seungri sitting at the centre of this shocking scandal quite literally shook everyone. On April 2, singerRoy Kimwas revealed to be a part of Jung Joon Youngs illegal chatrooms. Financial journalist Ha Hyun-Ock believes we are seeing the rise of a Korean mafia. He was then subjected to yet another beating. She held onto me as she tried to resist. On March 1, SBS FunE released new chat logs related to Choi Jonghoons DUI that reveal that the other chatroom members know about it. A promotional poster showed that Hyoyeon performed at the club right as Friday (23rd) turned to Saturday (24th). 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. Choi reportedlybanned from leaving South Korea due to multiple allegations against him. Sometimes these were sex workers who went willingly, although they did not necessarily consent to their subsequent treatment. 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. Someone that would be fun to play with . The Chosun Ilboreported Seungris alleged procurement of prostitution began earlier than previously known, potentially as early as December 2015. Reporter Oh Hyuk Jin was one of the first to break the news regarding all of the corruption and illegal activities that happened around Burning Sun. I screamed at them to not film me but about 4 of them filmed me while laughing and mocking me. On January 29, Kim Sang Kyoshared a video clip on his Instagram that asked anyone who has used, been victimized or knows more about the date rape drug GHB. 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. I contacted him/her. Prior to this, the earliest incident was believed to have taken place in 2015. YGs market value fell 25.47 percent between Feb. 25 and March 21. These developments have become national news on such a large scale that even South Korean President Moon Jae-in commented on them, stating that If the truth is not revealed, we cannot say its a just society., The crimes echo larger issues facing Korea, such as the countrys ongoing spy cam epidemic. Seoul police charged Seungri with mediating prostitution and other crimes. 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. Two more women from the Burning Sun later made similar sexual harassment claims against him. 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.. I will participate in the investigations faithfully.. Hello, you who is hiding in the shadows behind an anonymous name. 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. Senior Superintendent Yoon has also been charged with leaking official secrets. Seungri of Big Bang attends a news conference after Chinese internet giant Tencent and Sony Music Entertainment signing distribution partnership on Jan. 31, 2018 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. According to the report, it is said that 20% was always planned to be given to Lin, but due to issues related to her being a foreign business partner, there were delays and the shares were later split. In an official statement, released on January 31, YG Entertainment CEOYang Hyun Suk, addressed Kim Sang Kyos assault and Seungris involvement in it by clarifying the timeline. The statement also reportedly said that YG had terminated Jis employment at the company following the information revealed during the ongoing Burning Sun investigation. 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. I didnt just say that to Jung Joon Young, I told everyone in the chatroom. 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. MBCs Newsdesk reported there were 14 people involved in the chatroom, and suggested other celebrities were involved who had appeared with Jung on a television show. Here is everything we know about Seungris scandal from the Burning Sun Assault case until now. The biggest news in South Korea remains the Burning Sun scandal. Dont let the public or press know about this. Most of all, I apologize to the women who appeared in the video, that had to face this horrible reality with this incident. On March 21, at 8:45 pm KST, Jung Joon Young was arrested on charges for filming illegal hidden cameras and distributing them. Moon ordered investigations not just into Burning Sun, but into the police force, due to accusations of cover-ups at the club and others in the Gangnam and Hongdae districts, and also into alleged crimes committed by Kim Hak-eui in 2009 and Jang Ja-yeons death the same year. The group Blackpink will play one of the most anticipated sets at this years Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. According to SBS News, the chat history showed that back in late 2015, Jung Joon Young bragged that he engaged in sexual relations with a specific woman, to which Mr. Kim asked if he had footage of it. Its all true. (As of March 23, the CNBLUE member remains at FNC.). April 1: Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA) reportedlyconfirmed some allegations that Seungri arranged prostitution services to men. 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. On March 14, Yung Junhyung announced that he will be leaving HIGHLIGHT. 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. 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. Choi Jonghoon was booked for bribing an officer. Results from his urine and hair tests clearly proved that everything was normal. Jung Joon Young, who was in the group chat, laughed and said, You raped her.. 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. Podcasts-a-plenty for the end of year break, a new beat for world politics. of Sexual Crimes, reported the Korea Herald. After the scandal broke, hundreds of Big Bang fans gathered at a rally in Indonesia to support Seungri in spite of the allegations. Three to four more members of the chat were booked. March 6: Kukinews reported that YG founder Yang Hyun Suk and his brother, Yang Min Suk, owned a club called Love Signal. 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 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). Feb. 27: Seungri arrived at the police station for questioning and remained there for about eight hours and 30 minutes. That same day, his management agency C-jeS terminated its contract with the K-pop star and actor. SMPA announced its cybercrime unit had begun investigating about 200 media industry insiders, including reporters and producers, who had participated in a chat that shared sexual footage shot illegally allegedly at Burning Sun. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. This chatroom contained the 8 members who were previously revealed, including: Seungri, Jung Joon Young, a 2nd male singer C, Mr. Kim, Mr. Yoo, and 2 other individuals, identified as H and G. They were just joking, and its not like actual prostitution took place.. 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. The police obtained statements from people involved in the allegations, including several women allegedly hired to perform sexual acts. (Um, yeah. 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. South Korea 's President, Moon Jae-in weighed in last week. April 2: Singer Roy Kim named as one of the previously unidentified participants in KakaoTalk group chat with Jung, Choi and others. They would get it. (Reddit has a fan translation here.). 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. In this March 14, 2019, photo, TV presenter Jung Joon-young, center, arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Seoul. Seungri, Yoo In Suk, and the man suspected of being Mr. A are also pictured. That same day, MBCs Newsdesk reportedthat singer Eddy Kim was one of the previously unidentified participants in the chatroom. I had no knowledge of the sexual entertainment or the details released from the press. Around 10 police officers surrounded me as they kicked me on the ground and handcuffed me again. 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.. March 29: The Ilyo Shinmun reportedthat police obtained testimony from a close acquaintance of Seungri in two sessions on March 25 and 28. 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. According to SBSs report, the reality was much different. Cho Nam-joos novel Kim Ji-young, Born in 1982, about the domestic misery and mistreatment of a young woman, has reportedly sold one copy for every 50 South Korean citizens. Park denied Hwangs claims he was the celebrity who coaxed her into using illegal drugs. 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. MBN reported that Jung Joon-young had also been part of a separate 2018 investigation into hidden camera footage. 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.. I do remember being in a chatroom with Jung Joon Young, but there were no illegal photos. Madam Lin is one of the investors in Burning Sun, owning a 10% stake in the club. 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. Misogynist attitudes, like those described in the Burning Sun allegations, have to some degree inspired a new wave of rebellion from South Korean women. According to police, Seungri distributed photos that were taken without the consent in numerous group chatrooms. But I truly dont think this is an industry problem as much as it is a societal problem.. By offering up the celebrities, the police have satisfied the public and taken the spotlight off the police.. ReporterKang Kyeong Yoon from SBS funE. March 12: Jung Joon-young was booked on charges of illegal hidden camera filming. Nicknamed Koreas Great Gatsby, he flaunted an extravagant lifestyle. 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. In fact, she pleaded (with him) not to maliciously circulate it. It was sent for further investigation 20 days after being inspected for data, as proof of illegal hidden cams and police corruption. 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. 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. For the first time in my life, I felt belittled and shamed. The woman, an apparent acquaintance of Jung since 2012, came forward with suspicions of sexual assault after being made aware of the chatrooms. 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. The outlet also raised attention to the fact that Jung filmed his sexual activities and shared the content in the group chat while on vacation with Seungri in Taiwan in December 2015. Yang Sung-tae, a chief justice who headed the supreme court from 2011 to 2017 is now facing 47 charges, including allegedly instructing officials at the National Court Administration to interfere in trials in order to win favours from the then president. When the video was first released, the employees also said that it was the VIP room restroom but it seemed like they werent too concerned about the released video.. Although FTISLANDs Choi Jonghoon admitted to drunk driving in 2016, 8 OClock News revealed the chats discussions about the guitarist paying for a cover-up of the incident. The police also announced that Seungri violated the Anti-Bribery Act, and determined that Seungri did indeed solicit prostitution, which he previously denied many times. Feb. 13: Reports claimed that a woman nicknamed Anna was suspected of dealing drugs at Burning Sun. It must be revealed through investigations. The Burning Sun scandal shows that such predatory entitlement permeates even into the realm of elite K-pop stars. Last October, a man gave a woman alcohol to drink. On February 26, a reporter by the name of Kang Kyeong Yoonclaimed that the agency had made a false statement and that the original reports are true. Ive committed unforgivable crimes. She later fell over while foaming at the mouth. Sure, we never killed anyone, but we did plenty of things that could land us in jail.. In the past, Seungri has emphasized on broadcasts such asI Live AloneandMy Little Old Boythat he personally manages businesses that are under his name. I apologize. TV Chosun reported that police received testimony from a source at Burning Sun that Seungri took drugs. 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. Around 8:46AM, I was un-cuffed and set to be transferred to Gangnam Police Station. Reports surfacedthat a non-celebrity participant in the controversial chatrooms was booked by police on suspicion of rape. The video showed a woman, who couldnt keep herself steady, sitting on the toilet while a man sexually assaulted her. 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. The detective was working on the Burning Sun scandal in 2019 at the time of his death. It was revealed that he stands accused of destruction of evidence for resetting one of his three phones, among other charges. On March 11, Seungri announced his retirement on Instagram. 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. A Blue House petition seeking to extend the investigation reached 687,767 signatures. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. I responded You got caught by her? I did not receive a video at that time, but I did receive a different video at a different time. He also admitted to viewing a video that Jung Joon Young had illegally filmed. In 2016, Zico revealed on Radio Star that Jung Joon Young had a Golden Phone that he would only use for KakaoTalk. The message seems to be that women are valued for being sexualized props. 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). She used new CCTV footage to support her claims. March 20: Seungris military enlistment was postponed. Former officer Kang was forwarded to prosecution on charges of accepting bribes in relation to Burning Sun. 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. The following day,Dispatchrevealed several conversations froma group chat, where the clubs staff talked about the drugging and raping of women. South Korean President Moon Jae In called for an investigation, saying, If we fail to clarify the truth behind the cases that occurred within the privileged class, we will not be able to talk of a righteous society., YG, Seungris label, said in a statement to South Korean press that Seungri is said to be part of various allegations and controversiesWe bow deeply to offer our apology for causing disturbance to many people, including our fans.. The police claimed that Kim Sang Kyo was arrested for obstruction of business, while the club itself claimed it was for sexual harassment. SBS stated that it would not blacklist individuals, but left decisions up to the directors of its shows. The video shows guards dragging Kim Sang Kyo out of the club and bringing him to the ground. Its blood because you people assaulted me.. Hello, my name is Kim Sang Kyo, a 28-year-old citizen of South Korea. March 25: Chosun Ilbo reportedthat National Tax Service of South Korea previously announced on March 22 that it was undergoing probe into 21 nightclubs throughout the country on suspicions of tax evasion. After SBSs report on the 14th, we got in contact with Jonghyun and confirmed the facts. In February,32 investigators brought out 4 boxes of potential evidence from the club. They have nothing to do and no connection with the recent scandal. We are making it clear that our celebrities, Lee Jonghyun and Choi Jonghoon, had only contacted the certain socially controversial celebrities as friends. The police also revealed that Seungri had admitted to giving Senior Superintendent Yoon and his wife 3 tickets toBIGBANGconcerts. Jung Joon Young was also involved in an incident where he was accused of filming his then-girlfriend illegally. Likewise, you need to understand the triangular mafia in Korea of celebrities, businessmen and public authorities to fully understand Korea. 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. 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. CCTV footage (from December 2018) showed anorganized sexual assault taking place inside the club. March 26: Arenas owner, known by his surname Kang, was arrested on charges of tax evasion. Around the same time that Kim Sang Kyos Blue House Petition went public, more shocking news about the Burning Sun emerged. 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). I think most stars, anywhere in the world, enjoy privilege and feel entitled to all sorts of indecent activities, Lie said. 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