Yong Junhyung was never a member of any of the chatrooms, but at the time this report was made it was suspected that he knew what Jung Joon Young was doing. Yonhaps reportingused no names, but she has been alternatively known in English-language media as both Anna or Madam Lin.. South Korean women are well aware of this disparity and increasingly disinclined to accept the status quo. Both Seungri and Yoo have been booked on multiple charges but arrest warrants have not yet been issued. April 24: Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency sought Parks arrest after drug testing delivered positive results for methamphetamine. March 15: Yoo In Suk resigned as CEO of Yuri Holdings. The club sets the scene for one of the most complex scandals to hit Korea, one that goes beyond the K-pop world. 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. The clubs manager, Mr. Jang, punched Kim Sang Kyo, dragged him to the street, and began physically assaulting him. A woman came forward with allegations that Choi drugged and raped her while in the U.S. in March 2012. SBSs 8 OClock News reported on suspicions of business violations at Seungris other club, Monkey Museum. March 20: Seungris military enlistment was postponed. Instead of being charged, he was secretly let off and the incident was never made public because of a message he sent to the police, someone that he knew from the chatroom. The 14 individuals being reinvestigated reportedly include actors and a promoter of Arena. They claimed that Kim Sang Kyo was sexually harassing a woman and began causing a scene when the bodyguards tried to stop him. April 29: After previously denying it on multiple occasions, Park admitted to some of his suspected drug usage. The bathroom lights in the video were the same as the ones in the VIP room bathroom at Burning Sun. 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. 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 asked him how he was doing the next day. However, he has confirmed that there was no instance of request to the media or police as stated in reports released today. The man in that video seemed to be wearing the same outfit that Kim Sang Kyo was wearing that night. Channel A Newsrevealed silhouettes of the alleged celebrities around the same time thatSBS News released their report on Jung Joon Youngs involvement in the chatroom. #kpop #kpopidol #idol #seungri #contro. The chat logs showed that Choi Jonghoon also asked for body shots of women and made comments that belittled the women. Jung Joon Young was led by the police with his hands tied to the nearest police station to be taken into custody to await news of his arrest decision. The lawyer who acted on behalf of the whistleblower told a CBS Radio show that the chatroom suggested ties to the police. Choi Jonghoon was only called to the police station to help their investigations as a witness. But I dont really remember exactly what time it was at, or who she was.. On March 15, MBNrevealed the identities of all 8 members of the original hidden camera chatroom. Feb. 28: Seungri canceled all of his upcoming gigs, including his concerts in Osaka and Jakarta. This was the 3rd assault from the police. April 13: YG Entertainment refutedknowledge of Seungri paying manager Ji from Burning Sun funds, or that Ji was simultaneously working with Yuri Holdings. He shared some of the reports he received on his Instagram Story. SBSs 8 OClock News also reported that police corruption let Jung Joon-young off the hook for his illegal filming charges in 2016. 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). The woman reported the assault, but the police reportedly took no action and Burning Sun allegedly deleted the CCTV footage. I contacted him/her. Kim Sang Kyos assault took place approximately 6 hours after Hyoyeons performance. Chois reportedly lawyersaid that he had been with the woman, but did not engage in sexual activity with her. This confirmed Lawyer Bang Jung Hyuns suspicions that a high-level officer was involved. On March 13, FNC Entertainment released an official statement on Choi Jonghoons behalf, regarding accusations. Seungri made a short statement during his time with reporters before entering the police station. His label, Stone Music Entertainment, saidhe would return to Korea and participate in the necessary questioning.. Jung Joon Young was also involved in an incident where he was accused of filming his then-girlfriend illegally. Shocking revelations in the Burning Sun case have rocked South Korea daily in recent months seven chart-topping K-pop stars have been arrested on a range of charges from drug possession to group sexual assault, although not all have been indicted. Among the celebrities summoned by police includes Mr. A, who was formerly a singer, but now is promoting active on television broadcasts. 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. 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. The message seems to be that women are valued for being sexualized props. March 17: In an interview with the Kyunghyang Shinmun, Burning Sun CEO Lee Moon Ho, who was not in the main chatroom, brushed off the controversy. He first apologized for his actions, and once again stated how no one will believe him, even if he tells the truth. On November 24 at Burning Sun, a woman who was being sexually harassed grabbed my shoulder and hid behind me. increased calls to reinvestigate sexual abuse cases. Ji Chang Wooksoon denied having any connections with Madam Lin. In the released chat log, Choi Jonghoon messaged the group chat about his arrest, claiming he gave 10 million won to the police to get out of it. In the statement, MAKEUS Entertainment revealed how even they did not know all the details at the moment, regarding the situation. READ MORE: K-pops K-porn problem -- Growing scandal highlights South Koreas spy-cam epidemic . 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. It seriously hurts, so uncuff me.. 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. 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. In the midst of Seoul Metropolitan Police Agencys investigation, it was reported that singer Jung Joon Young was one of the celebrities involved who directly shared hidden footage of women in the chatroom. The Korea Herald reportedthat the chief of the investigation team and an investigator initially involved in the case were transferred to different units. In response, Jung Joon Young made a comment that belittled the woman. 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. 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. 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. He also revealed that he cant stop digging farther into the scandal because its more f*cked up and dirtier than [he] had imagined., A post shared by +I (@arkham_er) on Mar 3, 2019 at 8:03am PST. I responded, Why do you keep cursing at me? SBS funE reported on more snippets of the chatroom that showed the members knew they were involved in illegal activities. On March 9, it was reported thatSeungri has officially been considered a suspect in the Burning Sun scandal. When they arrived at the police station,Kim Sang Kyo was beaten again outside of the building. In late January, a former employee revealed that the police had recently paid a visit due to an incident relating to marijuana. It was the largest scandal to hit the K-pop industry. Theres no reason for us to fabricate or edit the messages that were released. 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 . On March 14, Jung Joon Young arrived at the police station as a suspect and made a short statement before entering, I would like to apologize to the people of Korea. Senior Superintendent Yoon has also been charged with leaking official secrets. On March 10, it was confirmed that earlier news reports about celebrities being in Seungris chatroom were true. The women, alleged prostitutes, were to be acquired for Seungris foreigner Investor B. The chatroom members were allegedly sharing hidden camera videos of sexual acts. March 6: Kukinews reported that YG founder Yang Hyun Suk and his brother, Yang Min Suk, owned a club called Love Signal. 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. For now, the fallout from Burning Sun has been severe for artists, labels and fans alike. 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. They also denied that Seungri had been at the club at the time of the incident. Feb. 13: Reports claimed that a woman nicknamed Anna was suspected of dealing drugs at Burning Sun. In response to these rumors, Zico asserted that the golden phone he referred to had nothing to do with this case. Big questions loom around how China can jump-start growth after the coronavirus crisis and the US trade war. The . Kim Sang Kyo claimed that the Burning Suns CEO and the employees beat him in order to take the bullet for their VIP customer. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. 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. I was shocked so I tried to get him away from me. Ive committed unforgivable crimes. According to the report, it is said that 20% was always planned to be given to Lin, but due to issues related to her being a foreign business partner, there were delays and the shares were later split. Singer L, who has been mentioned often, was part of the Joon Young-Fam chatrooms, but singer C was only part of Seungri-Fam chatrooms. Immediately, a mans arm reached out from the table and tried to pull the woman by grabbing her between her armpits and breasts. The original 8 cases has increased to 11 cases. Lee Seung-hyun, known widely as Seungri, was the youngest member of one of K-pops most influential boy bands, BIGBANG. Its blood because you people assaulted me.. 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. After Seungri announced his retirement on March 12, YG Entertainment has honored Seungris request to terminate his exclusive contract. In late March,SBSrevealed a photo that top actorJi Chang Wookhad allegedly taken withMadam Lin andDJ Raiden. In the publics collective consciousness, the people whose supposed mission is to protect and serve are tainted beyond being salvaged. Chois legal representative said that Choi believes the womans allegations are a form of blackmail. Jung Joon Young told me that he got caught sending an illegal video to someone. 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. He also handed in his phones. 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. April 4: Roy Kim was bookedby the Seoul Metropolitan police and charged with sharing obscene photos. Choi Jonghoon: The chrome hearts (handcuffs) really hurt. Police reportedly searched the offices of Junwon Industries and Yuri Holdings in relation to alleged embezzlement by Seungri. FNC Entertainment denied the claims against Lee. Los Angeles, Review: A reimagined Secret Garden fails to flower anew at the Ahmanson Theatre, High school basketball: Southern California and Northern California Regional results and updated pairings, Justin Biebers Justice world tour canceled after several postponements, Blake Shelton embarks on last season of The Voice before doing a little bit of nothing, Madonna salutes late brother Anthony Ciccone for blowing my mind as a young girl, L.A. Phils 2023-24 season lineup celebrates the 20th anniversary of Walt Disney Concert Hall, Cardi B changes tune on community service, calls it best thing, spiritual journey. As a result, he will halt all individual activities as well as activities as a member of FTISLAND until all investigations are complete. The scandal has revealed a sordid underbelly in the strictly mediated industry, where K-pop stars personal lives are rigorously controlled by their record labels, with no room for dissent or screw-ups. Lawyer Bang Jung Hyun, the lawyer who reported Seungri and Jung Joon Youngs chatroom data to the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, revealed there were others who filmed and circulated illegal sex videos other than Jung Joon Young. April 1: Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA) reportedlyconfirmed some allegations that Seungri arranged prostitution services to men. He admitted to all charges earlier in the day, and he could receive a sentence of up to seven years and six months. After SBSs report on the 14th, we got in contact with Jonghyun and confirmed the facts. The ambulance arrived around 8:35AM, and the rescue team confirmed, This patient needs to go to the emergency room. 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. The phone that I mentioned on the show had nothing to do with this unfortunate case. April 28: Police questioned Park about drug usage. Ha Jin Woong pushed my head to the ground using his knees and grabbed my hair. The alleged victim bolstered her claims with an audio file and alleged photos of the incident from the group chat. March 4: The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said they hadnt received records of the Burning Sun group chat from the SBS funE reporter. The superintendent was later booked by the police. The chat reportedly suggested the members had strong ties to the police force, which then brought police corruption into the multi-pronged scandal. When my mother arrived at the station, she saw my current state and the atmosphere of the police station, so she called 119 and 112 again claiming, I dont think he should be investigated here.. Jung Joon-young completed a second round of questioning. When the University of Rome opened a class on the mafia, people said you need to understand the organisation to better understand Italy. April 6: Hwang Ha-na, granddaughter of Namyang Dairy products founder Hong Du-yeong and known for beingtheformer fiancee of singer-actor Park Yoochun, was arrested for suspected drug dealing and usage. The latter claim Kang Chung Wan made was soon supported by a report that reporter Kang Kyung Yoon made on March 14. There were also other attempted hidden camera videos that failed. One said that he once witnessed a drugged woman being raped by a man in the VIP bathroom. 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 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. But in recent months a scandal dogging the Burning Sun nightclub in Seoul, which Seungri sat on the . I have faithfully completed my investigation. Financial journalist Ha Hyun-Ock believes we are seeing the rise of a Korean mafia. 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. ReporterKang Kyeong Yoon from SBS funE. Over a span of 10 months, the two reportedly filmed a total of 10 hidden cameras (videos and pictures). Misogynist attitudes, like those described in the Burning Sun allegations, have to some degree inspired a new wave of rebellion from South Korean women. SBS FunE reportedly confirmed this by obtaining a KakaoTalk chat log from January 9, 2016, starting at 8:42 pm KST. 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. A post shared by HIGHLIGHT (@bigbadboii) on Mar 13, 2019 at 7:01pm PDT. 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. Dont let the public or press know about this. (Reddit has a fan translation here.). Around 8:46AM, I was un-cuffed and set to be transferred to Gangnam Police Station. He also did not recall what conversations had taken place there. As a reflex, I grabbed onto the mans arm and looked at the man (Burning Suns manager). He was acquitted after the prosecution dismissed the search warrant claiming that there were no circumstances of him trying to circulate it.. I had no knowledge of the sexual entertainment or the details released from the press. So far,police have no plans to investigate Kangin, Jung Jinwoon, or Lee Chul Woo. Three policemen were sent to search his house, and they reportedly searched for 3 hours. The Burning Sun scandal shows that such predatory entitlement permeates even into the realm of elite K-pop stars. On February 26, a reporter by the name of Kang Kyeong Yoonclaimed that the agency had made a false statement and that the original reports are true. 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. 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. However, Jung Joon Young has said that he will halt all of his schedules, and return to Korea immediately. A few of the industrys biggest names are involved, but the allegations span sexual assault, prostitution, drug distribution, hidden camera footage, tax evasion and police corruption. 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. The acquaintance was reportedly in charge of coordinating and managing the women suspected of prostitution at Seungris birthday in the Philippines. Netizens resurfaced old video clips of CNBLUEs Lee Jong Hyun allegedly harassing girl group members, along with other accusations. He stated that he would fully cooperate with authorities regarding the cases surrounding Burning Sun. Some of the chatrooms only had one other participant, while others had multiple. Jan. 28, 2019: This is the starting point of the ongoing news cycle around the current scandal. Prior to this, the earliest incident was believed to have taken place in 2015. He was not part of the main chatroom, but he had knowledge of Jungs illegal camera footage. 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. 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. FNC Entertainment denied the involvement of CNBLUEs Lee Jong Hyun and FTISLANDs Choi Jonghoon. Jung Jinwoons agency explained that its difficult to get in touch with him because he is currently still in the militarys training program. 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. The video shows guards dragging Kim Sang Kyo out of the club and bringing him to the ground. The video showed a woman, who couldnt keep herself steady, sitting on the toilet while a man sexually assaulted her. 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. They claimed that Kim Sang Kyo was sexually harassing a woman and began causing a scene when the bodyguards tried to stop him. of Sexual Crimes, reported the Korea Herald. 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. Even though she suffered damage, she would not file charges because she was afraid her personal details may be revealed. They also claimed that the chats shed light on clubs around Gangnam, where many celebrities frequently attended, as well as suspicion of cohesion with police. 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. 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. It was not a decision that had been made after consulting with the agency. In an attempt to get to the bottom of the case and attempt to clear Seungri of the suspicions surrounding him, we have booked Seungri as a suspect for the allegations of him soliciting prostitution in order to receive a search warrant for the club ARENA, which is accused of allowing prostitution inside its venue. 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. I screamed at them to not film me but about 4 of them filmed me while laughing and mocking me. The detective was working on the Burning Sun scandal in 2019 at the time of his death. Former FTISLAND member Choi Jonghoon was booked on charges of sharing illegal photos. 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. Reports surfacedthat a non-celebrity participant in the controversial chatrooms was booked by police on suspicion of rape. On April 2, singerRoy Kimwas revealed to be a part of Jung Joon Youngs illegal chatrooms. They once again collectively beat me up. 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 Interpreter features in-depth analysis & expert commentary on the latest international events, published daily by the Lowy Institute, Copyright 2023 April 12: MBC Newsdeskreported that Seungri was paying his personal manager Jiusing funds from Burning Sun, potentially opening up further embezzlement charges. On March 13, SBSsNews Briefing reported that in addition toJung Joon Youngs sex scandal in 2016 with his ex-girlfriend, he was accused of filming illegal cams in 2018. Moreover, club employees who were aware of what was happening likely stayed silent to protect their jobs. Kim Sang Kyo first went public about the assault on Bobaedream, an online community. In his message, he apologized to his members and fans who have had difficulties because of his controversies. Between April 9 and April 12, South Koreas three main broadcast channels revealed they had issued guidelines regarding appearances of Seungri, Jung, and Choi: MBCissued a ban of Jung following his arrest while temporarily restricting appearances by the others as their cases develop, while KBSissued restrictions on appearances by Jung, Seungri, and Choi. Its likely ended the careers of K-pop stars including now-former Big Bang member Seungri. Therefore, we have decided to terminate our contract with Jung Joon Young, who signed with our subsidiary Label M back in January 2019. Donga Ilbo also reported additional findings on one of Seungris chatroom of 8 members. 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. After Mr. Jang and the security guards went back into the club, Kim Sang Kyo called the police and reported the situation. 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. When Seungri discussedthe chat log Police Chief, Police Superintendent Yoon, he said,I dont know him well. Kwon Hyuk Joon personally responded to a netizen, revealing that hes been cooperating with the recent investigations. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Jung Joon Young was in San Francisco to film tvNs cooking variety show 4 Wheeled Restaurant Season 3. Its symbolic of a patriarchal society that appears progressive, but has a long way to go in terms of equality. All Rights Reserved. In fact, she pleaded (with him) not to maliciously circulate it. 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. It was also announced that Superintendent Yoon submitted a business and personal cell phone to the police as part of their investigations. In the video, a club employee drags a struggling (and allegedly drugged) woman to the VIP room, reportedly to sexually assault her. 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. (A more extensive fan translation was posted on Reddit.). BC Holdings was established by Seungri andYoo In Sukas the investment company forYuri Holdings. The group Blackpink will play one of the most anticipated sets at this years Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. As he tells it, he initially joined the club as a DJ, then was promoted to publicity director. 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. 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. While Investor B was a woman, her acquaintances were apparently men. March 7th, 2019. Some wielded signs saying Rape cartel. According to the revealed data, Seungri ordered Employee Kim to prepare the main seat at clubARENA(a club Seungri frequented) and to bring girls. The young women driving the Korean pop culture scene known as hallyu always knew that the cultivated innocence of K-pop hid darker realities. August Brown covers pop music, the music industry and nightlife policy at the Los Angeles Times. 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).
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