On March 11, Dispatch revealed the extent of Jung Joon Young and Seungris friendship, and a new chat log, where Jung Joon Young and other members of the chat room would regularly rate other female celebrities on their sex. He also admitted to viewing a video that Jung Joon Young had illegally filmed. The agency, who previously claimed that he had no connection to the chatroom, stated that they had not been notified of his DUI. He also admitted to taking part in inappropriate conversations and said that it was his fault for not stopping Jung Joon Young. He also did not recall what conversations had taken place there. 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. The police have reportedly made thousands of arrests in the course of the Burning Sun investigation (most are drug-related), but many of their own were accused of wrongdoing and few are sharing cells with the denizens of the Korean underworld and now disgraced stars. 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. On the same morning that Seungri was booked for his additional video distribution charge, police revealed that they had discovered more illegal videos taken byJung Joon Young. March 10: Seungri was booked on charges of supplying prostitutes, and he became a suspect in the case. As a result of the ongoing controversial news surrounding Seungri's club, 'Burning Sun' has allegedly revealed a CCTV video. Though she was arrested regarding recent usage, she allegedly did drugs with an employee from Burning Sun in 2015, tying her to the case. 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. He will permanently leave the team and retire from the entertainment industry. 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. On March 13, FNC Entertainment released an official statement on Choi Jonghoons behalf, regarding accusations. 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. When they arrived at the police station,Kim Sang Kyo was beaten again outside of the building. Big questions loom around how China can jump-start growth after the coronavirus crisis and the US trade war. 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. In addition, since late 2016, I have only maintained a relationship of simple greetings once in a while with Jung Joong Young. The two trucks belonged to a company that specializes in safely destroying documents, electronics, and files without having any information leaked out in the process. #kpop #kpopidol #idol #seungri #contro. In late March,SBSrevealed a photo that top actorJi Chang Wookhad allegedly taken withMadam Lin andDJ Raiden. 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. April 13: YG Entertainment refutedknowledge of Seungri paying manager Ji from Burning Sun funds, or that Ji was simultaneously working with Yuri Holdings. 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. March 20: Seungris military enlistment was postponed. The things in the Kakaotalk chat rooms, arent they about my life? He also stated that Seungri had been subjected to a drug test by prosecutors and the results proved everything to be normal. A further 10 judges have been referred to a disciplinary committee after a two-month review of 66 judges. BC Holdings was established by Seungri andYoo In Sukas the investment company forYuri Holdings. Stocks for major South Korean entertainment firms plummeted as fans who often invest in favorite labels sold off their stakes in disgust. 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. Simply put, one person said things like, I saw the text with the person. 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. 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. On March 21, Jung Joon Young reported to the Seoul Central District Court to be judged for an arrest warrant. As a result of confirming with Seungri, weve found out that the reports in question contain fabricated text messages. 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 admit to all my crimes, he wrote, according to a translation by Soompi. Feb. 27: Seungri arrived at the police station for questioning and remained there for about eight hours and 30 minutes. All of these actions were extremely immoral, and I was very foolish. 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. The promise of such vast sums of money can act as a magnet for some who would do anything to make still more. In late February, a conversation that occurred in a chatroom between Seungri,singer C,President YooofYoori HoldingsandEmployee Kimcame to light. Lowy Institute. I had no knowledge of the sexual entertainment or the details released from the press. Seoul Metropolitan Police Agencybooked him without detention for soliciting prostitution, and have now launched afull investigation. In 2019, the notorious "Burning Sun" scandal shocked the industry, not only because of the law-breaking offenses committed by the people involved but because a lot of K-pop idols were dragged into . Instead, the namesLee Seong HyeonandLee Moon Howere written as the CEOs of the business. Therefore, we have decided to terminate our contract with Jung Joon Young, who signed with our subsidiary Label M back in January 2019. of Sexual Crimes, reported the Korea Herald. Jung transferred to custody of prosecution as police recommended the 30-year-old be indicted on charges of secretly filming and sharing sexual videos. It has been sending shock waves through South Korean society for the past few weeks, exposing the culture of misogyny among young male celebrities, many of whom have been caught bragging about sexual conquests and sharing illegally made photos and videos of intercourse.. As a result, new phones were allegedly submitted by Choi Jonghoon, Seungri, and Jung Joon Young for police investigations. Kim Sang Kyo was still not allowed to visit the hospital for treatment because he was deemed the assaulter, not the victim. Hidden-camera footage in public restrooms and other intimate settings has become an epidemic in the country. 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. 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. The Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency stated they would conduct an internal investigation into police corruption. The clubs security guards held Kim Sang Kyodown and helped Mr. Jang to beat him. The scandal is known as Burning Sun, after the ritzy Gangnam-district nightclub where many of the alleged crimes took place. In response to this report, a police informant stated, The fact that hes a former high-ranking prosecutor wont affect the investigation. However, there is concern that he could use his prior connections to his advantage if the case happened to be passed on to the prosecution. After Jung Joon Youngs arrest, an additional 3 cases of illegal video filming has been discovered. 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. 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. In response to these rumors, Zico asserted that the golden phone he referred to had nothing to do with this case. 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. KBS1s KBS News 9 also reported that he received prostitutes from Yuri Holdings Yoo In Suk. I would like to apologize to the people of Korea, and to the people that have been hurt through this case. It was not a decision that had been made after consulting with the agency. I apologize for causing a stir. Its blood because you people assaulted me.. A post shared by @seungriseyo on Feb 2, 2019 at 6:45am PST. 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. The same day, KBSshared an alleged chat conversation that showed the men talkingabout the incident in a jovial manner. We have processes and resources in place to support survivors, conduct equitable investigations, and hold accountable those found in violation of our policies.. The 14 individuals being reinvestigated reportedly include actors and a promoter of Arena. YG Entertainments stock prices fell 4.95 percent in the wake of the controversies. 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. 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 biggest news in South Korea remains the Burning Sun scandal. 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. 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. 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. Seungri, Yoo In Suk, and the man suspected of being Mr. A are also pictured. They claimed that Lee Jonghyun is friends with Jung Joon Young but was not part of his chatroom. In the KakaoTalk messages with Jung Joon Young from late 2015 as reported by the news, we drank together the night before and went home. Chois reportedly lawyersaid that he had been with the woman, but did not engage in sexual activity with her. 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. It's likely ended the careers of K-pop stars including now-former Big . March 11: SBS funE reported two more singers were in the chatroom. News outlet Chosun.com reported that trucks from a document-shredding service arrived at YG Entertainment. Former FTISLAND member Choi Jonghoon was booked on charges of sharing illegal photos. But beyond the cavalier and criminal ways that some of them . She wasnt drunk but her eyes were completely out of focus. 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. This year should have been a victory lap for K-pop. Seungri announced his retirement from the entertainment industry on Instagram. As an artist management company, we admit that we have not managed our artists as thoroughly as we should, and we are deeply reflecting on that. I screamed at them to not film me but about 4 of them filmed me while laughing and mocking me. Jan. 30, 2020:Seungri reportedly indicted onon charges such as organizing prostitution, habitual gambling, and illegal foreign currency trade. On March 15, FNC Entertainment released a statement regarding CNBLUEs Jonghyun, who admitted to watching the illegally filmed videos by Jung Joon Young. At that moment, Ha Jin Woong couldnt hold in his rage as his body shook. 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. 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. 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. A YG rep stated that Seungri would enlist in the military on March 25. Soon after, outlets alleged that several K-pop celebrities had shared sexually explicit hidden camera footage from inside the club in a private message group. On January 28, MBCs News Desk revealed CCTV footageof Kim Sang Kyos attack. These investigations are looking to find out what exactly was discussed in the chatroom. Around 10 police officers surrounded me as they kicked me on the ground and handcuffed me again. He will reportedly remain under arrest with detention for the entirety of his trial. In addition, the second chat log between Jung Joon Young and CNBLUEs Lee Jonghyun show that Jung Joon Young engaged in sex tourism as well. 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. Within a couple of hours after his post, YGs songwriter deleted his Instagram account without any explanation. However, what I got in return for my request for help was a collective beating by the body guard and the people from the table. 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. Choi reportedlybanned from leaving South Korea due to multiple allegations against him. 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. April 9: Roy Kim returnedto South Korea from the U.S., where he was studying at Georgetown. 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. 8 OClock News reported on a lewd one-on-one chat between Jung Joon-young and CNBLUEs Lee Jong Hyun. The Yeoksam Police Station was also searched for evidence. Once again, I was assaulted by a group of policemen at 8:46AM. Mr. Kim was Jung Joon Youngs biggest hidden camera mate. The actress died by suicide in 2009, leaving behind a note condemning at least 30 figures tied to the entertainment industry. In a long post, she told the story of how she was sexually assaulted by one of the employees but was ultimately unable to report the case to the police because the club had deleted the CCTV footage. According to various reports for Thai media agencies, the identity of a VIP customer of club Burning Sun has been revealed to be a man named Chavanos Rattakul, CEO of Origin Food and the director of St. Andrew's International School. 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. 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. When the University of Rome opened a class on the mafia, people said you need to understand the organisation to better understand Italy. After Seungri announced his retirement on March 12, YG Entertainment has honored Seungris request to terminate his exclusive contract. 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. TV Chosun reported that Seungri is suspected of deleting evidence of police ties on Instagram. Published daily by the Feminist leaders in Korea are doxxed severely. He is said to have also watched the illegally filmed videos that others shared in the chatroom. March 22: Yang Min Suk retained his position as CEO of YG Entertainment after facing a no-confidence vote among shareholders. K-pop stars including CN Blues Lee Jong Hyun, FT Islands Choi Jong Soon and Highlights Yong Junhyung have all left their groups or admitted to watching or participating in chats about the footage. Kim Sang Kyos assault took place approximately 6 hours after Hyoyeons performance. 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. SBSs 8 OClock News questioned the veracity of Yoo In Suks written apology. Even though she suffered damage, she would not file charges because she was afraid her personal details may be revealed. He later discovered that the two bodyguards lied. Seungri has also been suspected of embezzling funds from Burning Sun. 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. 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. The message seems to be that women are valued for being sexualized props. Kim Sang Kyo claimed that the Burning Suns CEO and the employees beat him in order to take the bullet for their VIP customer. Netizens resurfaced old video clips of CNBLUEs Lee Jong Hyun allegedly harassing girl group members, along with other accusations. 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 . For the first time in my life, I felt belittled and shamed. Sisa Journal reported on a different batch of messages that show Seungri allegedly providing escort services to a business partner. Sometimes these were sex workers who went willingly, although they did not necessarily consent to their subsequent treatment. The outlet also reported that he is suspected of tax evasion. After entering the station, Kim Sang Kyo managed to secretly call his mother. Among the celebrities summoned by police includes Mr. A, who was formerly a singer, but now is promoting active on television broadcasts. It is predicted that they didnt want to be negatively affected by Mr. As scandal. MBCs Newsdesk reported that another Burning Sun staffer illegally filmed a sexual assault. 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. All three had been on a television show with Jung in the past. On March 9, it was reported thatSeungri has officially been considered a suspect in the Burning Sun scandal. Seungri stressed that he simply wanted to find women to accompany the guests in question and says he was only treating them well to collect the 2 billion won (~$1.75 million USD) that he invested in them. 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. Seungri and Yoo are suspected of having embezzled around 2 billion won in total through their business partnership (around $1.71 million USD). However, he has confirmed that there was no instance of request to the media or police as stated in reports released today. Ji reportedly received over 30 million won (around $26,450) from Burning Sun each month. Just why is the North Korean status quo so persistent? The woman reported the assault, but the police reportedly took no action and Burning Sun allegedly deleted the CCTV footage. By offering up the celebrities, the police have satisfied the public and taken the spotlight off the police. Oh Young-jin. Jung Joon Young also shared naked footage and photos of a sleeping woman from a hostess bar. The Burning Sun scandal exposed some of the most beloved K-pop idols to be depraved predators. Seungri explained that the woman, whom he does not know, asked to take a picture with him. He was then subjected to yet another beating. SBS released a chat log that showedChoi Jonghoonlying about his 2016 DUI arrest to the rest of the group chats members. Lee Seung-hyun, known widely as Seungri, was the youngest member of one of K-pops most influential boy bands, BIGBANG. 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. On the same day, FNC Entertainment announced that Choi Jonghoon would be departing from FTISLAND and retiring from the K-Pop industry. April 26: Park arrested over suspected purchasing and usage of methamphetamine. Naver, one of Koreas biggest search engines, is the second-largest shareholder in YG after investing 100 million won ($88.5 million at the time) in the company in 2017. The Ministry of Justice panel has recommended the creation of an independent body to investigate corruption among high-ranking government officials but the protesters are not the only ones who believe more must be done before a break with the past can truly be achieved. (Um, yeah. A press conference held by the Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency confirmed that a chatroom member referenced a police connection. SBS stated that it would not blacklist individuals, but left decisions up to the directors of its shows. 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.. In the video, a club employee drags a struggling (and allegedly drugged) woman to the VIP room, reportedly to sexually assault her. The clubs manager, Mr. Jang, punched Kim Sang Kyo, dragged him to the street, and began physically assaulting him. For now, the fallout from Burning Sun has been severe for artists, labels and fans alike. There is no official translation of the show at this time, but commentator and journalist Ask A Korean summarized some of the shows findings on Twitter. 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. TV Chosun reported that police received testimony from a source at Burning Sun that Seungri took drugs. 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. Another employee spoke up about a sexual assault video that was allegedly taken inside the VIP restroom. The exchange suggests that Jung Joon Young was waiting for CEO Yoo to send prostitutes over to his place. In one conversation, the employees used code words to evaluate potential victims before drugging them. Another employee witnesseda man feeding a woman a spiked drink. 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. Stocks of South Korean entertainment firms plummeted after the scandal broke, with five major K-pop firms losing nearly 18% of their value in the weeks after the news. On March 21, at 8:45 pm KST, Jung Joon Young was arrested on charges for filming illegal hidden cameras and distributing them. March 29: The Ilyo Shinmun reportedthat police obtained testimony from a close acquaintance of Seungri in two sessions on March 25 and 28. The hallyu industry is only capable of change and introspection if the culture that it is shaped by, South Korea, does so as well, Herman said. In response, the news broadcaster reported that the whistleblower who discovered the chat bypassed the police. The police also called in two of the bodyguards that initially assaulted Kim Sang Kyo at the Burning Sun, but they said nothing about the bodyguards blatant threats against Kim Sang Kyo. On April 2, singerRoy Kimwas revealed to be a part of Jung Joon Youngs illegal chatrooms. 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. April 11: Roy Kim, Eddy Kim, and Choi admitted to spreading illegally taken photos, and Choi also admitted to illegally filming footage. But I dont really remember exactly what time it was at, or who she was.. March 21: The court announced that Jung Joon-youngsarrest. Kim Sang Kyo also shared the story of a woman who claims to be a victim of a Burning Sun employee. But accusations of police bribery, obstruction of justice or cases being completely dismissed highlight corruption at the highest levels in South Korea go back to the Park Geun-hye administration, and had been the spark for the massive candlelight protests that drew millions to the streets in 201617. Seungri-Fam chatrooms were for business related planning, and many of the people were Seungris acquaintances. 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. Systemic corruption has allowed the countrys ruling class to act above the law and women are paying the price. 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). In these chatrooms, hidden camera videos were filmed and shared. Seungri and his lawyer said the chat logs had been misinterpretted. They kept me tied and incarcerated for about 2 hours. Among the 14 people are several celebrities, including singers K and J, as well as model L. Seungridenied his knowledge of the prostitution mediation. The group Blackpink will play one of the most anticipated sets at this years Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Besides toning down some of the extreme expressions, we didnt edit it at all. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Department released a statement saying that they will investigate the matter. Now there is no one who believe that this is the truth. I want to kneel and apologize to everyone who felt angry and disappointed. But in recent months a scandal dogging the Burning Sun nightclub in Seoul, which Seungri sat on the . 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. On March 10, SBS FunE revealed that Seungri and 2 other male singers, who were not named, allegedly shared illegally filmed hidden camera videos of secretly filmed women. Oct. 6, 2016: Jung Joon-young was acquitted in the hidden camera case after a police investigation. 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