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.. April 1: Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA) reportedlyconfirmed some allegations that Seungri arranged prostitution services to men. The pictures I take with my fans will often end up uploaded on the internet or shared via SNS and other communities. FNC Entertainment denied the involvement of CNBLUEs Lee Jong Hyun and FTISLANDs Choi Jonghoon. On March 13, it was revealed that March 11, the Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) sent the chartroom case to the Supreme Prosecutors Office for further investigation. In the past, Seungri has emphasized on broadcasts such asI Live AloneandMy Little Old Boythat he personally manages businesses that are under his name. Its an expensive habit to think about the military not as a practical tool but as a symbol of strategic intent. ReporterKang Kyeong Yoon from SBS funE. At the Burning Sun club, the most elite guests were deemed "VVIPs." These VVIPs were entitled to an array of services by club staff, including obtaining women for sexual purposes. They were just joking, and its not like actual prostitution took place.. In his message, he apologized to his members and fans who have had difficulties because of his controversies. Someone that would be fun to play with . Despite these claims,a former manager at Burning Club denied that drugs could have been used on premises. Some wielded signs saying Rape cartel. They also denied that Seungri had been at the club at the time of the incident. They announced they were investigating whether Yoos payments exceeded those of Yoons to determine whether the expenditures are violations of the countrys graft laws. A further 10 judges have been referred to a disciplinary committee after a two-month review of 66 judges. He was acquitted after the prosecution dismissed the search warrant claiming that there were no circumstances of him trying to circulate it.. The original witness who reported the chatroom stated that they decided to report the chats to the Civil Rights Commission, rather than the police, because the chats contained possible evidence of corrupt policemen working with 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). 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. 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. After Seungri announced his retirement on March 12, YG Entertainment has honored Seungris request to terminate his exclusive contract. I avoided the punch, held onto both of the mans arms, and called a bodyguard for help. Around 10:00AM, I was transferred to the Gangnam Police Station. Dont let the public or press know about this. TV Chosun reported that Seungri is suspected of deleting evidence of police ties on Instagram. These 8 members would reportedly share everything with each other, from their personal lives to women. On November 24, the day of Mr. Kims assault,Girls GenerationsHyoyeonuploaded a photo of herself posing with Seungri at the Burning Sun. Misogynist attitudes, like those described in the Burning Sun allegations, have to some degree inspired a new wave of rebellion from South Korean women. As of April 4, he has admitted to posting one photo to the chatroom that would be considered sexual or lewd, and his agency said that he is deeply reflecting on the incident, and has participated in investigations. When his mother arrived, she demanded that he be transferred to another branch for investigation, and called for an ambulance. It is predicted that they didnt want to be negatively affected by Mr. As scandal. Jung Joon Young reportedly made dozens of his own chatrooms. That same day, MBCs Newsdesk reportedthat singer Eddy Kim was one of the previously unidentified participants in the chatroom. of Sexual Crimes, reported the Korea Herald. They kept me tied and incarcerated for about 2 hours. On April 2, singerRoy Kimwas revealed to be a part of Jung Joon Youngs illegal chatrooms. On March 10, it was confirmed that earlier news reports about celebrities being in Seungris chatroom were true. The moment reflects larger discontentment in South Korean culture at large, in which women are victimized in corporate, social and familial life. 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. 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. After nearly 7 hours of questioning, Kim Sang Kyo came out of the police station to deny the womans accusations. I screamed at them to not film me but about 4 of them filmed me while laughing and mocking me. When Choi Jonghoon was asked about his identity, he lied about it and claimed to be unemployed. After Mr. Jang and the security guards went back into the club, Kim Sang Kyo called the police and reported the situation. He also admitted to taking part in inappropriate conversations and said that it was his fault for not stopping Jung Joon Young. Jan. 29: Burning Sun released a statement following the news of the assault. MBCs Newsdesk reported that another Burning Sun staffer illegally filmed a sexual assault. All three cases were forwarded to prosecution. The allegations of sex crimes involved added to the . The police claimed that Kim Sang Kyo was arrested for obstruction of business, while the club itself claimed it was for sexual harassment. The message seems to be that women are valued for being sexualized props. Meanwhile, Yuri Holdings where the singer was co-CEO owned 20 percent of Burning Suns shares. Choi Jonghoon was booked for bribing an officer. Moreover, club employees who were aware of what was happening likely stayed silent to protect their jobs. It was sent for further investigation 20 days after being inspected for data, as proof of illegal hidden cams and police corruption. These investigations are looking to find out what exactly was discussed in the chatroom. Jan. 28, 2019: This is the starting point of the ongoing news cycle around the current scandal. 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. 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.. Seungri explained that the woman, whom he does not know, asked to take a picture with him. Over a span of 10 months, the two reportedly filmed a total of 10 hidden cameras (videos and pictures). 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. It was reportedthat Jeong Jinwoon of 2AM, Kangin of Super Junior, and model Lee Chulwoo were the three other celebrities involved. 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. On the same day, FNC Entertainment announced that Choi Jonghoon would be departing from FTISLAND and retiring from the K-Pop industry. 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. 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. 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. Please dont make any rash assumptions, and regarding the malicious comments and spreading of false information, I will take strong actions against them. He had previously been booked on charges related to allegations of his brokering sexual services for business partners. Seungri announced his retirement from the entertainment industry on Instagram. The group Blackpink will play one of the most anticipated sets at this years Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. In another conversation, the staff discussed watching sex occur in the VIP room while recording it. Roy Kims father has already apologized for his sons actions, claiming responsibility for himself. He called for investigation of three cases: Burning Sun Gate, the covert sex footage case; and former vice-minister of Justice's sex . SBS stated that it would not blacklist individuals, but left decisions up to the directors of its shows. A Blue House petition seeking to extend the investigation reached 687,767 signatures. Japanese CEO associated with alleged 2015 hotel prostitution denied that he ever received sexual services coordinated by Seungri. This isnt spit. FollowingJung Joon Youngs admission to guilt, MAKEUS Entertainment,terminated his exclusive contract with them. 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. Netizens matched up photos of Celebrity A toJung Joong Young and Celebrity B toFTISLANDs Choi Jonghoon. TV Chosun reported that police received testimony from a source at Burning Sun that Seungri took drugs. Seungris camp saidthat women who received money for the trip to The Philippines did so to cover their travel expenses, not in exchange of sexual services. MBC reported that he wasone of 10 celebrities involved with Jung Joon Youngs chatrooms. Some of these videos and pictures were sent in the chatroom with Seungri and other celebrities. I dont know the person [in the picture]. It was also revealed that the same police officer who booked Choi Jonghoon for drunk driving gave him a call later that night, congratulating him on his birthday. The Burning Sun incident, while involving drug dealing, prostitution, violence, tax evasion and collusion with police, overlaps with mafia activities, he wrote for Korea JoongAng Daily. He discussed his former co-ownership of the Burning Sun withLee Moon Ho and what that entailed, as well as how he got involved with Yoo In Suk. He has also said he is willing to partake in the police investigation as soon as he returns back to Korea. In an interview with Asia Economy on the 29th, an official from Burning . 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. Even though I knew of what was happening at that time, I thought was not a big deal and was too relaxed. 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. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. [My source doesnt] talk about any names (in the chatroom) directly but they mention a specific position. Seungri, center, a member of the popular K-pop boy band Big Bang, speaks on his arrival at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Seoul on March 14. 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. All three had been on a television show with Jung in the past. Its done.. 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). Leaked Kakaotalk messages pointed to this club as being the meeting point for rich investors to meet potential working girls. The investigation did not confirm the rape allegation. The whistleblowers lawyer sent the messages to the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission on Feb. 22. The story is still developing, but Billboard pieced together all of the major developments related to Burning Sun. Seungri and Yoo are suspected of having embezzled around 2 billion won in total through their business partnership (around $1.71 million USD). 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. We also received testimonies that such prostitution did happen. I didnt just say that to Jung Joon Young, I told everyone in the chatroom. The police stated that they received testimonies from 4-5 concerning this. They would get it. Seoul Metropolitan Police Agencybooked him without detention for soliciting prostitution, and have now launched afull investigation. 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. 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. 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 . During the same press conference, police revealed that messages in Seungris chatroom suggested support from a police chief. His agency,Glorious Entertainment, released a statement, saying that he only took a picture with her because she was his fan. Lowy Institute, Former Big Bang boyband member Seungri, centre, real name Lee Seung-hyun, leaves the High Court in Seoul in May (Photo: Ed Jones via Getty). March 26: Arenas owner, known by his surname Kang, was arrested on charges of tax evasion. 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. We have processes and resources in place to support survivors, conduct equitable investigations, and hold accountable those found in violation of our policies.. 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. We were on our way out after drinking 3 bottles of champagne, when a woman jumped out from a table on my right and hid behind me, while grabbing onto my left shoulder. 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. 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. By offering up the celebrities, the police have satisfied the public and taken the spotlight off the police.. 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. She held onto me as she tried to resist. March 11: SBS funE reported two more singers were in the chatroom. I will not fight (against the charges) and will follow the verdict of the court. 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. 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). April 4: Roy Kim was bookedby the Seoul Metropolitan police and charged with sharing obscene photos. A YG rep stated that Seungri would enlist in the military on March 25. In exclusive chat logs obtained by Sisa Journal, it was discovered that Seungri was soliciting prostitution to his business partners starting in August 2014. A sea ride with Australias Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Mahathirs tilt to China smooths the way for Beijing in Southeast Asia, Australia and B21 bombers: less bang for the buck, The prospects for Chinas postCovid-19 economy, Ear worms for The Interpreters 2021 favourites. I sincerely apologize once more to all of the people affected, and I will work harder to show a more mature and thoughtful side of myself. Results from his urine and hair tests clearly proved that everything was normal. A CCTV video proved that a man, who grabbed Kim Sang Kyo by his hair, began the assault. 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. Kim Sang Kyos mother witnessed this beating and tried to stop it by filming the police brutality. Koreaboo. April 25: The Chosun Ilboreported that Yoo confessed to having acted as a supplier of prostitutes. 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Sometimes these were sex workers who went willingly, although they did not necessarily consent to their subsequent treatment. 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. He will permanently leave the team and retire from the entertainment industry. An arrest warrant for Burning Sun CEO Lee Moon Ho was rejected. 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 police, Seungri distributed photos that were taken without the consent in numerous group chatrooms. The superintendent was later booked by the police. Jung Joon Young told me that he got caught sending an illegal video to someone. The clubs manager, Mr. Jang, punched Kim Sang Kyo, dragged him to the street, and began physically assaulting him. 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. 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. On March 12,Jung Joon Young released an official apology letter through his agency, MAKEUS Entertainment. 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. We are making it clear that our celebrities, Lee Jonghyun and Choi Jonghoon, had only contacted the certain socially controversial celebrities as friends. 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. 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. SMPA also confirmed that prostitution took place in 2015 revolving around the time a YG credit card was used to book hotel rooms for Japanese business associates, with suspicion of Seungri coordinating the services. The same day, KBSshared an alleged chat conversation that showed the men talkingabout the incident in a jovial manner. 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. SBS News also revealed chat logs showing CNBLUEs Lee Jonghyun and Jung Joon Young discussing their sex with different girls. Last October, a man gave a woman alcohol to drink. Reports state that the police said there were no plans to question the trio. Are there no young and pretty and nice bitches? I took videos of women without their consent, I spread it in the KakaoTalk chat room, and acted without guilt or remorse. 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. Seungri made a short statement during his time with reporters before entering the police station. 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 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. According to Dispatch, this was where Jung Joon Youngs private conversation with HIGHLIGHTs Yong Junhyung comes in. The investigation into Jang Jayeons sexual abuse case was extended for another two months. 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 man in that video seemed to be wearing the same outfit that Kim Sang Kyo was wearing that night. 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. The police obtained statements from people involved in the allegations, including several women allegedly hired to perform sexual acts. He first apologized for his actions, and once again stated how no one will believe him, even if he tells the truth. Lin, Staff Writer Published : Mar 18, 2019 8,925 Views. The bathroom lights in the video were the same as the ones in the VIP room bathroom at Burning Sun. The Burning Sun scandal shows that such predatory entitlement permeates even into the realm of elite K-pop stars. For breaking music news, follow @augustbrown on Twitter. He also agreed to participate willingly in investigations. It was the largest scandal to hit the K-pop industry. Its symbolic of a patriarchal society that appears progressive, but has a long way to go in terms of equality. In 2018, tens of thousands of women protested illicit hidden-camera footage under the banner of My Life Is Not Your Porn. Filming women (or men) without their consent is such a serious issue in Korea that you cannot buy a cell phone that doesnt make a shutter sound when you take a photo, Saeji said. K-pop fans are both shocked and dismayed, but I think for many it is almost cathartic since the visage of K-pop, and Koreas entertainment industry in general, is so tightly based on a sense of propriety and clean-cut personas, said Tamar Herman, founder of the K-pop site KultScene and a journalist who covers K-pop for Billboard. Yonhaps reportingused no names, but she has been alternatively known in English-language media as both Anna or Madam Lin.. In this March 14, 2019, photo, TV presenter Jung Joon-young, center, arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Seoul. CCTV footage (from December 2018) showed anorganized sexual assault taking place inside the club. Mr. Kim was Jung Joon Youngs biggest hidden camera mate. It was also announced that Burning Sun would be shuttered. May 2: Yonhap reported that SMPA announces it had summoned Seungri for questioning over embezzlement allegations. 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