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. He later made an apology to fans as well. 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. A post shared by @seungriseyo on Mar 11, 2019 at 1:39am PDT. [Kim Sang Kyo] kept following me until he suddenly grabbed me from behind, near my waist. The story is still developing, but Billboard pieced together all of the major developments related to Burning Sun. 4 Years Later: Where All The K-Pop Idols Involved In The Burning Sun Scandal Are Now, Seungri Is Released From Prison Two Days Earlier Than Scheduled, Netizens Are Stunned To Realize That Seungri Will Be Released From Prison Only Months From Now, Seungris Military Discharge Is Currently Being Delayed Due To His Burning Sun Trials. . April 25: The Chosun Ilboreported that Yoo confessed to having acted as a supplier of prostitutes. In it,the company expressed an apology on Jonghyuns behalf and on their own behalf for making prior statements without all of the facts. We are making it clear that our celebrities, Lee Jonghyun and Choi Jonghoon, had only contacted the certain socially controversial celebrities as friends. (As of March 23, the CNBLUE member remains at FNC.). The police stated that they received testimonies from 4-5 concerning this. A bulk of the evidence stems from leaked chatrooms from Korean app KakaoTalk. In the midst of the assault, I collided with the stainless bottom piece of the stations glass doors, causing both of my nostrils to bleed. They kept me tied and incarcerated for about 2 hours. 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. MBC reported that he wasone of 10 celebrities involved with Jung Joon Youngs chatrooms. One of these women isAena, the accused drug dealer Seungri once took a selfie with. Seungri announced his retirement from the entertainment industry on Instagram. March 28: Seungri booked by police for distributing secretly obtained obscene photography with group chat. At the time that this report was made, the police were still attempting to secure the original KakaoTalk chatroom logs, as they were working off an Excel copy. They objectified the women using vulgar language. News outlet Chosun.com reported that trucks from a document-shredding service arrived at YG Entertainment. 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. In it, she spoke about how she met 4-5 of Jung Joon Yungs victims, who were all in their early 20s at the time of the incident. Some messages allegedly discussed raping women at the club. On March 9, it was reported thatSeungri has officially been considered a suspect in the Burning Sun scandal. I became tied to wrongful businesses., He insisted that he was merely the face of Burning Sun without any further involvement in the management. March 13: Jung Joon-young penned a letter of apology where he confessed his crimes and announced his retirement from the entertainment industry. This, however, has been disputed a songwriter under YG Entertainments sub-label, THE BLACK LABEL. After pushing me down, he kicked me in the face three times with his shoes. Reports state that the police said there were no plans to question the trio. March 20: Seungris military enlistment was postponed. I retreated backwards and was able to briefly call the police through my cellphone at 7:02AM. As a result of confirming with Seungri, weve found out that the reports in question contain fabricated text messages. FNC Entertainment stated that Choi Jonghoon would cooperate with police investigations, and would be halting his activities. The Burning Sun scandal shows that such predatory entitlement permeates even into the realm of elite K-pop stars. The biggest news in South Korea remains the Burning Sun scandal. Sometimes these were sex workers who went willingly, although they did not necessarily consent to their subsequent treatment. Her selfie with Seungri began to circulate online, prompting the singer to claim he thought he was posing for a photo with a fan. On April 3, police confirmed that Roy Kim will be summoned for investigation as he is now considered a suspect in distributing illegally filmed hidden camera videos. Sept. 23, 2016: In a case that precedes the Burning Sun scandal, Sports Seoul reported that singer Jung Joon-young was investigated by police after being accused of secretly filming a sex act. March 7th, 2019. The police investigated the claims and found no discrepancies in the initial reporting of the incident internally among police forces, stating that all procedures and reports were followed as per proper police conduct when dealing with a celebrity incident. He also stated that Seungri had been subjected to a drug test by prosecutors and the results proved everything to be normal. Seungri also explained that he tried to persuade Jung Joon Young to not, Kim Sang Kyo Is Beaten By Over 10 Policemen, Kim Sang Kyo Is Transferred To GangnamPolice Station, Where He Witnesses More Police Corruption. The Burning Sun was a popular club. In one conversation, the employees used code words to evaluate potential victims before drugging them. According to MBC, Seungri also reportedly tried to destroy evidence of the group chats illegal video/photo sharing. On March 11, Seungri announced his retirement on Instagram. 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. 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. He later discovered that the two bodyguards lied. Around the same time that news broke about Jung Joon Youngs additional videos,MBCreported that a total of 14 people were involved in chatrooms where his illegal videos were shared. On the same day, FNC Entertainment announced that Choi Jonghoon would be departing from FTISLAND and retiring from the K-Pop industry. Another employee witnesseda man feeding a woman a spiked drink. The message seems to be that women are valued for being sexualized props. The original 8 cases has increased to 11 cases. According to both employees, theclub did not conduct any bag searches on the VIP customers and it was impossible to know what was going on inside the rooms. The Crimes, aka The Burning Sun Scandal. They also denied that Seungri had been at the club at the time of the incident. Chois reportedly lawyersaid that he had been with the woman, but did not engage in sexual activity with her. 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. Yuri Holdings denied claims they sought prostitutes to bribe investors. He shared some of the reports he received on his Instagram Story. He, Roy Kim, and JungJoon-youngall appeared together on the fourth season of South Korean talent seriesSuperstar K, which aired in 2012; Roy Kim was the winner of that season. The chatroom members were allegedly sharing hidden camera videos of sexual acts. 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. 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. Yuri was also known to be a friend of Jung Joon Young, and Kwon Hyuk Joon had been in business with Seungri in opening up a pub, called Mildang Pocha. The latter claim Kang Chung Wan made was soon supported by a report that reporter Kang Kyung Yoon made on March 14. I would like to apologize to the people of Korea, and to the people that have been hurt through this case. April 15: Police clarified that Seungri and Yuris Yoo had several meals and golf meetings with police Superintendent Yoon. MBC alleged thatonly videos from 2015 and 2016 have been discovered on Jung Joon Youngs phone(s) because he abandoned his most recent phone in Los Angeles. Its done.. They also stated that Choi Jonghoon was called to the police station for questioning as a witness, not a suspect. The outlet also reported that he is suspected of tax evasion. 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. In response, Jung Joon Young shared a 3-second clip of the relations and also confessed that he filmed it illegally. According to SBSs report, the reality was much different. I never participated in something illegal such as taking hidden camera videos or sharing it. The Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency stated they would conduct an internal investigation into 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. 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. April 8: The Korea Heraldreported that police summoned female guests who attended Seungris birthday party held in December 2017, in Palawan, the Philippines, to determine whether their expenses were covered in return for sexual services. On March 22, Seungrihad an exclusive in-depth interview withJoseon Ilbo, where he personally talked about the scandal surrounding him and Burning Sun. They were just joking, and its not like actual prostitution took place.. If that happened, we would have already reported it. In it, one of the directors orchestrates a home run. A promotional poster showed that Hyoyeon performed at the club right as Friday (23rd) turned to Saturday (24th). 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 also admitted to viewing a video that Jung Joon Young had illegally filmed. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Department released a statement saying that they will investigate the matter. 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. On March 21, Jung Joon Young reported to the Seoul Central District Court to be judged for an arrest warrant. On the same day that the press conference took place, Reporter Kang Kyung Yoon revealed a new chat log that showcased Seungris direct knowledge of the polices involvement in turning a blind eye to wrongdoings, such as the DUI. K-pop fans are often fiercely loyal and devoted. Most of all, I apologize to the women who appeared in the video, that had to face this horrible reality with this incident. Jung Jinwoons agency explained that its difficult to get in touch with him because he is currently still in the militarys training program. Koreaboo. 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. 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. Additional allegations swirled around the BIGBANG singer: Channel As News A reported on a tip received by police that Seungri allegedly sent Korean women to Japan for escort services, an accusation his camp reportedly denied. Seungri has also been suspected of embezzling funds from Burning Sun. They threw me out from the VIP entrance of Burning Sun and pushed me towards an area that didnt have CCTV. SBS funEs Kang Kyung-yoon sat down for an interview that traced how her investigation into the hidden camera chatrooms started. 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. Jan. 28, 2019: This is the starting point of the ongoing news cycle around the current scandal. She later fell over while foaming at the mouth. 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. I was only involved in the chatrooms because of the business side to running Mildang Pocha. He will reportedly remain under arrest with detention for the entirety of his trial. I do remember being in a chatroom with Jung Joon Young, but there were no illegal photos. April 10: Seungri and Yoo booked on suspicions of embezzling funds from Burning Sun along with Choi Tae-young, the CEO of Junwon Industries. 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. On March 13, SBS reporter Kang Chung Wanrevealed that Jung Joon Youngs cell phone that had been delivered to the ACRC reportedly contained 200,000 KakaoTalk messages. An officer allegedly requested the forensics team to claim they couldnt restore the singers phone, which was key evidence. It is also my fault for not stopping Jung Joon Young. Immediately, a mans arm reached out from the table and tried to pull the woman by grabbing her between her armpits and breasts. The South Korean governments Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism supports K-pop and other industries such as its lucrative K-dramas, which are exported as far as Cuba. SBSs 8 OClock News revealed their older phone interview with Choi Jonghoon, in which the former FTISLAND member talked about his ties to Superintendent Yoon, who is suspected of covering up criminal activity. 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. Seungri again denied allegations about soliciting prostitutes in 2015, and claims that the women mentioned in those chat logs werent prostitutes. Seungri retired from BIGBANG earlier this month following his booking by Seoul police and charges pertaining to prostitution. April 9: Roy Kim returnedto South Korea from the U.S., where he was studying at Georgetown. Ahn Hwan Suk then punched me in the ribs, where I said it felt like there was a crack. 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. After the ambulance left, Kim Sang Kyos injuries became worse. Please dont make any rash assumptions, and regarding the malicious comments and spreading of false information, I will take strong actions against them. In a shocking turn of events, the woman Kim Sang Kyo supposedly saved from sexual harassment at the Burning Sun claimed he was the one who had harassed her. When the University of Rome opened a class on the mafia, people said you need to understand the organisation to better understand Italy. Some of the chatrooms only had one other participant, while others had multiple. 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. 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. There were also other attempted hidden camera videos that failed. 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. Junwon is a shareholder of Burning Sun Entertainment and previously managed the Le Mridien Seoul hotel, where Burning Sun was located. Seungri reportedly directed the employee to find prostitutes. Jung Joon Young, who was in the group chat, laughed and said, You raped her.. No one's buying this explanation. 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.. In addition, I participated in inappropriate conversations about this. 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. SBS discovered that the Sungdong police officer in charge requested that the digital forensics company to destroy Jung Joon Youngs phone and falsify their documents. Amidst the news reports, one reporter claimed that Seungris gaze was full of anger when he showed up to the station. My bleeding stopped around 10:00AM, but I was incarcerated until the police devised another story, manipulated the CCTV, and concealed everything. 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. 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). Jang, who starred in the K-drama TV hit Boys over Flowers, killed herself in 2009, leaving a seven-page note identifying 20 of the men allegedly involved, including influential figures in the entertainment and media industry. YGs market value fell 25.47 percent between Feb. 25 and March 21. After a month of investigation into his death, it was declared case closed with authorities ruling suicide as . On March 14, Yung Junhyung announced that he will be leaving HIGHLIGHT. The Investigation Team sent the data over to the Intellectual Crime Team for analyzation regarding this, and the police stated that they would conduct a thorough investigation so that no suspicions would remain. Around the same time that Seungri made this confession, he continued to deny claims that he had solicited prostitutes for investors. 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. March 24: Chief Superintendent Kim, the wife of police Senior Superintendent Yoon, admitted that she received several hundred dollars worth of concert tickets from Choi. April 17: Jung was indicted on charges of violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment etc. More than what I can say now, I will participate in the investigations truthfully. The alleged victim bolstered her claims with an audio file and alleged photos of the incident from the group chat. He told the others, Hold that son of a b*tch, as someone kicked me to the ground. The Burning Sun scandal exposed some of the most beloved K-pop idols to be depraved predators. The policemen cursed at him and when Kim Sang Kyo began to argue,one of the policemen punched him repeatedly. I was in the club at the time, and she came up to me and asked if she could take a picture with me, so I took one with her. 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. They revealed that Junhyung had never been in a group chat with Jung Joon Young. The police soon arrived, but instead of arresting the assaulters, they arrested Kim Sang Kyo. The things in the Kakaotalk chat rooms, arent they about my life? Kim Hak-eui resigned from his role of vice justice minister in 2013 after video emerged of him allegedly raping a woman at a sex party at the home of businessman Yoon Jung-cheon five years earlier. March 10: Seungri was booked on charges of supplying prostitutes, and he became a suspect in the case. 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. March 26: Arenas owner, known by his surname Kang, was arrested on charges of tax evasion. Sure, we never killed anyone, but we did plenty of things that could land us in jail.. News reporters who were stationed outside of YG Entertainment saw two 2t trucks enter YG Entertainments parking lot. Joon Young-Fam chatrooms were where Seungri and those he may not be close with would gather, and become close. We have processes and resources in place to support survivors, conduct equitable investigations, and hold accountable those found in violation of our policies.. SMPA booked17 women on prostitution-related charges that are reportedly tied to the allegations that Seungri mediated sexual services for Japanese investors. 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. The marijuana use allegedly happened in the VIP area next to the VIP entrance that is reserved for special guests. 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. It was also announced that Burning Sun would be shuttered. By offering up the celebrities, the police have satisfied the public and taken the spotlight off the police.. He stated, however, that he had never taken hidden camera videos himself or shared them. The Korea Herald reportedthat the Seoul Central District Court issued the warrant for Kangs arrest over suspicions that he underreported sales at the club and inflated salaries of employees from 2014 to 2017 as a way to avoid paying taxes. In February,32 investigators brought out 4 boxes of potential evidence from the club. This confirmed Lawyer Bang Jung Hyuns suspicions that a high-level officer was involved. The Yeoksam Stations Team Leader, Back Kwang Je, and about 20 other policemen gathered to view the CCTV footage. A woman who appeared to be drugged was completely nude while having sex with a man. She used new CCTV footage to support her claims. The . Starting in March 2019, a new Golden Phone appeared. 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. On March 23, new chat logs showedSeungris connections to wealthy businessmen from all around Asia, and how he and some of these businessmen created a paper company calledBC Holdings. After being detained for nearly 8 hours, Kim Sang Kyo was finally hospitalized and diagnosed with fractures in his ribs, rhabdomyolysis, finger paralysis, extreme bruising and bleeding. 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. In terms of the problems that arose, they said, Its done, or Its covered up, and one person even said, I received a message from a police congratulating my birthday. I cannot speak conclusively. The superintendent was later booked by the police. Three policemen were sent to search his house, and they reportedly searched for 3 hours. 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. 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.. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, some of these celebrities had been called in as a part of their investigation. 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. According to police, Seungri distributed photos that were taken without the consent in numerous group chatrooms. April 28: Police questioned Park about drug usage. Koreas National Tax Service launched a special investigation into YG Entertainment over suspicions of tax evasion. Seungri, Yoo In Suk, and the man suspected of being Mr. A are also pictured. The two parties ended up settling the matter, and no charges were filed. On January 29,KBS News 7reported that Seungri resigned from his directorship of the Burning Sun the previous week. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. Feb. 13: Reports claimed that a woman nicknamed Anna was suspected of dealing drugs at Burning Sun. I apologize. Japanese CEO associated with alleged 2015 hotel prostitution denied that he ever received sexual services coordinated by Seungri. READ MORE: K-pops K-porn problem -- Growing scandal highlights South Koreas spy-cam epidemic . C9 . March 7: MBC challenged Seungris Feb. 2 statement claiming that he was not involved in Burning Suns management from the start. Ten women were reported to be victims of the non-consensual filming. In February, more employees spoke out. 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