The latter claim Kang Chung Wan made was soon supported by a report that reporter Kang Kyung Yoon made on March 14. 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 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. Sometimes these were sex workers who went willingly, although they did not necessarily consent to their subsequent treatment. Having said that, theres of course a wide variety of responses, but Id say that theres still a tendency to downplay the seriousness and the significance of the transgressions, said John Lie, a professor of sociology at UC Berkeley and author of K-pop: Popular Music, Cultural Amnesia, and Economic Innovation in South Korea., K-pop stars are believed by many of their fans to be kind and gentle, unlike non-K-pop stars, and K-pop managers seek to maintain the myth. Lowy Institute. 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. She said she asked (Jung Joon Young) to take it upon himself to erase it. A promotional poster showed that Hyoyeon performed at the club right as Friday (23rd) turned to Saturday (24th). The YG business credit card that Seungri used in 2015 is a card for Seungri to pay for all of his personal expenses that incurred unrelated to work, said YG, according to a report by XPORTSNEWS. 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. They also denied that Seungri had been at the club at the time of the incident. . While Investor B was a woman, her acquaintances were apparently men. 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. K-pop fans are often fiercely loyal and devoted. He also did not recall what conversations had taken place there. Junwon is a shareholder of Burning Sun Entertainment and previously managed the Le Mridien Seoul hotel, where Burning Sun was located. If Seungris KakaoTalk messages from three years ago are a crime, arent all Korean men criminals? he said, according to Soompis translation. 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 . Students at the Washington D.C.-area college reportedly began a petition to get the star suspended or potentially expelled,due to the disgusting and illegal nature of these allegations. Upon reaching out for a statement, Georgetowns media relations team told Billboard that, Georgetown refrains from commenting on individual students in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The representative then offered this statement: Georgetown is committed to making sure that reported cases of sexual misconduct are investigated and responded to promptly and thoroughly. 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. 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. In late January, after closed circuit television footage of a mans assault at Burning Sun circulated, South Korean news outlets published text messages allegedly from Seungri, one of the nightclubs board members, asking staff to hire prostitutes for investors. The Yeoksam Stations Team Leader, Back Kwang Je, and about 20 other policemen gathered to view the CCTV footage. I never participated in something illegal such as taking hidden camera videos or sharing it. The club sets the scene for one of the most complex scandals to hit Korea, one that goes beyond the K-pop world. 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. 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. I screamed at them to not film me but about 4 of them filmed me while laughing and mocking me. As Seungri exited the police station, he stated that he would be delaying his military enlistment. 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. March 7: MBC challenged Seungris Feb. 2 statement claiming that he was not involved in Burning Suns management from the start. If you wanted a rare bottle of champagne. I acknowledge all my sins and actions in connection with what is being said about me about the allegations. April 26: Park arrested over suspected purchasing and usage of methamphetamine. 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. Highlights Yong Junhyung and his label Around Us Entertainment denied rumors that he was part of the chatroom. In recent weeks, they have protested outside the Blue House, the presidents official residence, at what they see as a failure of a justice system dominated by men at every level: police, prosecution and judiciary. 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. 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. Once again, I was assaulted by a group of policemen at 8:46AM. According to Seungri, Police Superintendent Yoon was Yoo In Suks friend, one who would point out Yoo In Suks business wrongdoings to correct the behavior, not aid it. In response, Jung Joon Young shared a 3-second clip of the relations and also confessed that he filmed it illegally. He also admittedto spreading illegal footage, but not filming it. Someone that would be fun to play with . I have faithfully completed my investigation. A YG rep stated that Seungri would enlist in the military on March 25. As a result of the ongoing controversial news surrounding Seungri's club, 'Burning Sun' has allegedly revealed a CCTV video. (Yeoksam Police Station Police Sergeant Ahn Hwan Suk and 5 more [Assault], 10 Policemen [aiding]). Financial journalist Ha Hyun-Ock believes we are seeing the rise of a Korean mafia. Meanwhile, Jeongs agency was reportedly unable to respondon behalf of the star as he is currently fulfilling his mandatory service in South Koreas military. March 4: The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said they hadnt received records of the Burning Sun group chat from the SBS funE reporter. At around the same time that his home was searched, KBS News revealed additional chat logs that link Jung Joon Young to the sex trade. Hello, my name is Kim Sang Kyo, a 28-year-old citizen of South Korea. After Jung Joon Youngs arrest, an additional 3 cases of illegal video filming has been discovered. When Seungri discussedthe chat log Police Chief, Police Superintendent Yoon, he said,I dont know him well. Feb. 13: Reports claimed that a woman nicknamed Anna was suspected of dealing drugs at Burning Sun. The current scandal is shocking only because most people, including K-pop fans, are oblivious to the systemic problems in South Korean life, especially in matters of gender inequality and the widespread commodification of sexuality.. South Korea 's President, Moon Jae-in weighed in last week. On March 13, Bang Jung Hyun, the lawyer who first reported Jung Joon Youngs chatroom data to the Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission, revealed that the chatroom contained content that gave rise to suspicions about close ties with the police. The production team of the show held an emergency meeting and decided that Jung Joon Young would not participate in the filming. According to Dispatch, this was where Jung Joon Youngs private conversation with HIGHLIGHTs Yong Junhyung comes in. 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. The clubs manager, Mr. Jang, punched Kim Sang Kyo, dragged him to the street, and began physically assaulting him. Its an expensive habit to think about the military not as a practical tool but as a symbol of strategic intent. Choi Jonghoon, who has aroused criticism due to his involvement in recent scandals, has decided to depart from FTISLAND as of today. Now there is no one who believe that this is the truth. Since he was not in charge on on-site operations at the Burning Sun, news of alleged illegal acts such as minors being allowed into the club, and Lee Moon Hos drug use, came to him secondhand. 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. C9 . MBCs News Desk reported on claims that a man known as Mr. 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. The police claimed that Kim Sang Kyo was arrested for obstruction of business, while the club itself claimed it was for sexual harassment. Starting in March 2019, a new Golden Phone appeared. Kim Sang Kyo later sent a petition toThe Blue House, where he told his side of the story again in detail. In 2016, Zico revealed on Radio Star that Jung Joon Young had a Golden Phone that he would only use for KakaoTalk. It has seen K-pop become a multi-billion dollar business in its own right, as well as drawing consumers to Korean products and tourists to its shores. Traces of BIGBANG and YG Entertainment have been removed from Seungris Naver profile. Most of all, I apologize to the women who appeared in the video, that had to face this horrible reality with this incident. I would like to apologize to the people of Korea, and to the people that have been hurt through this case. March 26: Arenas owner, known by his surname Kang, was arrested on charges of tax evasion. The truth behind the Burning Sun Assault has finally been revealed through CCTV footage as well as information about the female accusers. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. The video shows guards dragging Kim Sang Kyo out of the club and bringing him to the ground. On November 24 at Burning Sun, a woman who was being sexually harassed grabbed my shoulder and hid behind me. Feminist leaders in Korea are doxxed severely. The Yeoksam Police Station was also searched for evidence. 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. He had previously been booked on charges related to allegations of his brokering sexual services for business partners. Choi Jonghoon finished his questioning with the police and was declared to have no suspicious connection with the sexual entertainment case. The woman reported the assault, but the police reportedly took no action and Burning Sun allegedly deleted the CCTV footage. A woman who appeared to be drugged was completely nude while having sex with a man. He stated that he would fully cooperate with authorities regarding the cases surrounding Burning Sun. August Brown covers pop music, the music industry and nightlife policy at the Los Angeles Times. After entering the station, Kim Sang Kyo managed to secretly call his mother. 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. 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). 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. The police also revealed that Seungri had admitted to giving Senior Superintendent Yoon and his wife 3 tickets toBIGBANGconcerts. The policemen cursed at him and when Kim Sang Kyo began to argue,one of the policemen punched him repeatedly. It was reportedthat Jeong Jinwoon of 2AM, Kangin of Super Junior, and model Lee Chulwoo were the three other celebrities involved. 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. Three areas inside of my mouth also ripped, which became the start of how my mouth and lips sustained great injury. Jung Joon Young was also involved in an incident where he was accused of filming his then-girlfriend illegally. 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. As a member who was not as well-known, he said he did not notify the agency out of fear and hoped for the incident to pass by quietly and is deeply regretting and reflecting upon his wrong judgement. After the data was referred to the Supreme Prosecutors office on the 12th and the police notified, the police have been searching the private forensic company that was responsible for the restoration of Jung Joon Youngs phone in 2016 from 11 am the 13th. The chat reportedly suggested the members had strong ties to the police force, which then brought police corruption into the multi-pronged scandal. 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. He went on to explain that he often takes photos with fans who ask for them. Even though she suffered damage, she would not file charges because she was afraid her personal details may be revealed. He emerged from the District Court at 12:18 pm after approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. The bathroom lights in the video were the same as the ones in the VIP room bathroom at Burning Sun. The man, an acquaintance of Seungri and Burning Suns CEO, was a VIP customer who reportedly spent $7,000-$9,000 USD on tables each visit. 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). On March 12, SBSs 8 OClock Newsreported that on April 17, 2016, Mr. Kim uploaded a video of himself engaging in sexual relations to the group chat. On the morning of March 28, theSeoul Metropolitan Police Agencyheld a briefing and stated thatSeungris solicitation charges are in progress with an additional charge on illegal photo distribution. Based on MBNs investigations and report, Yong Junhyung and Lee Jonghyun were not a part of the original chatroom, and instead part of a separate one with Jung Joon Young, and some of the members of the original chatroom. 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. TV Chosun reported that Seungri is suspected of deleting evidence of police ties on Instagram. South Korean women are well aware of this disparity and increasingly disinclined to accept the status quo. Lee Seung-hyun, known widely as Seungri, was the youngest member of one of K-pops most influential boy bands, BIGBANG. 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. By offering up the celebrities, the police have satisfied the public and taken the spotlight off the police.. The agency, who previously claimed that he had no connection to the chatroom, stated that they had not been notified of his DUI. Two days later, another singer,Eddy Kim, was added to the growing list of chatroom participants. 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. 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. [My source doesnt] talk about any names (in the chatroom) directly but they mention a specific position. April 13: YG Entertainment refutedknowledge of Seungri paying manager Ji from Burning Sun funds, or that Ji was simultaneously working with Yuri Holdings. For the duration of 10 months starting in late 2015, Jung Joon Young shared hidden footage with celebrities as well as non-famous participants, and 10 victims were confirmed at the time this report was made. Koreaboo. He also stated that Seungri had been subjected to a drug test by prosecutors and the results proved everything to be normal. SBS FunE reportedly confirmed this by obtaining a KakaoTalk chat log from January 9, 2016, starting at 8:42 pm KST. If you wanted the club to stay open an extra hour. 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. An affiliate of the club stated that the business was not under Seungris name, and Seungris name was not listed in the official statement released by Burning Sun. She wasnt drunk but her eyes were completely out of focus. The reporter stated that there was much content that was simply unspeakable, and he wasshocked to find out that Jung Joon Young knew the some of his victims weaknesses would prevent them from reporting him to the police. In the content of the group chatroom from October 2016, the term police chief was mentioned. The chat logs showed that Choi Jonghoon also asked for body shots of women and made comments that belittled the women. March 15: Yoo In Suk resigned as CEO of Yuri Holdings. It really disturbs me that some of the women spoken about in the chats between Seungri, [TV star and guitarist] Jung Joon-young and others may have been fans discarded and demeaned by the men they adored.. At the time of the report, Jung Joon Youngs agency stated that he was currently in the United States and that he would address the allegations when he returned to Korea. April 15: Police clarified that Seungri and Yuris Yoo had several meals and golf meetings with police Superintendent Yoon. Kim Sang Kyos mother witnessed this beating and tried to stop it by filming the police brutality. A post shared by @seungriseyo on Feb 2, 2019 at 6:45am PST. In February, more employees spoke out. 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. He reportedly told the members of the chatroom to change their phones shortly after it was revealed on March 11 that the members of the chatroom shared illegally filmed videos with each other. On March 12,Jung Joon Young released an official apology letter through his agency, MAKEUS Entertainment. 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. This confirmed Lawyer Bang Jung Hyuns suspicions that a high-level officer was involved. 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. Sure, we never killed anyone, but we did plenty of things that could land us in jail.. He later discovered that the two bodyguards lied. One of the victims explained how she found out about a video, but did not report it because she was afraid of how it could affect her reputation and out of fear that it might be circulated. Police announcedplans to investigate Japanese investors who met with Seungri in 2016 on suspicion that they had sex with prostitutes organized by the former BIGBANG singer during that hotel stay in Seoul. All three cases were forwarded to prosecution. An independent panel under the Ministry of Justice has concluded the original investigations were flawed and Kim has now been indicted on charges of receiving 170 million won ($143,700) and sexual favors in bribes from a construction contractor. 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. The ambulance arrived around 8:35AM, and the rescue team confirmed, This patient needs to go to the emergency room. Numerous sides to Kim Sang Kyos Burning Sun assault story put everyone in a state of confusion, but the truth was finally made publicduring the first week of March. I do remember being in a chatroom with Jung Joon Young, but there were no illegal photos. Joon Young-Fam chatrooms were where Seungri and those he may not be close with would gather, and become close. In late January, a former employee revealed that the police had recently paid a visit due to an incident relating to marijuana. During investigations, Jung Joon Young handed in his golden phone to police. He is said to have also watched the illegally filmed videos that others shared in the chatroom. At that moment, Ha Jin Woong couldnt hold in his rage as his body shook. 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. Yet over the last several months, the PG-rated, relentlessly upbeat genre has been ruptured with scandal: charges of sex crimes and surveillance tape, swapped over illicit message chains shared among K-pop superstars. He was previously only considered a witness, however his status has now changed to a suspect. March 6: Kukinews reported that YG founder Yang Hyun Suk and his brother, Yang Min Suk, owned a club called Love Signal. 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. 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. Among the victims filmed illegally were some women who were aspiring to be celebrities. Park denied Hwangs claims he was the celebrity who coaxed her into using illegal drugs. He told the others, Hold that son of a b*tch, as someone kicked me to the ground. March 10: Seungri was booked on charges of supplying prostitutes, and he became a suspect in the case. They announced they were investigating whether Yoos payments exceeded those of Yoons to determine whether the expenditures are violations of the countrys graft laws. Among the celebrities summoned by police includes Mr. A, who was formerly a singer, but now is promoting active on television broadcasts. SBSs 8 OClock News questioned the veracity of Yoo In Suks written apology. I retreated backwards and was able to briefly call the police through my cellphone at 7:02AM. 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. I asked him how he was doing the next day. Netizens resurfaced old video clips of CNBLUEs Lee Jong Hyun allegedly harassing girl group members, along with other accusations. On March 1, SBS FunE released new chat logs related to Choi Jonghoons DUI that reveal that the other chatroom members know about it. 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.. If he had proper sexual awareness, he would not have sat by and watched but he is regretful about the fact that he did. Former officer Kang was forwarded to prosecution on charges of accepting bribes in relation to Burning Sun. 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. 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. Kim Sang Kyo first went public about the assault onBobaedream, an online community. Hitting a home run, for example, appeared to refer to the successful drugging and raping of a victim. 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. March 18:The Burning Sun case reached a new level of national urgency when South Korean President Moon Jae-in ordered a thorough probe of three cases focused on Burning Sun, late actress Jang Jayeon and former Vice Minister of Ministry of Justice Kim Hak Eui. MBCs Newsdesk reported that another Burning Sun staffer illegally filmed a sexual assault. An arrest warrant for Burning Sun CEO Lee Moon Ho was rejected. Afterward, the chat was sent to SBS funE. C9 Entertainment, his agency at the time, released a statement claiming that the charges were canceled, dismissing the situation as a small misunderstanding.. Last October, a man gave a woman alcohol to drink. 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