All of these actions were extremely immoral, and I was very foolish. Jung Joon Youngwas taken from the holding cell he was staying at in Jongro to the Seoul Prosecutors Office at 7:48 am on March 29 to officially begin the process of receiving his punishment for illegally filming and distributing videos of women. The two parties ended up settling the matter, and no charges were filed. We never asked for a lighter punishment. Stay informed with the latest commentary and analysis on international events from experts at the Lowy Institute and around the world. Junwon is a shareholder of Burning Sun Entertainment and previously managed the Le Mridien Seoul hotel, where Burning Sun was located. Besides toning down some of the extreme expressions, we didnt edit it at all. He was acquitted after the prosecution dismissed the search warrant claiming that there were no circumstances of him trying to circulate it.. Jan. 30, 2020:Seungri reportedly indicted onon charges such as organizing prostitution, habitual gambling, and illegal foreign currency trade. The Seoul Police Department launched an investigation into the prostitution claims. He also handed in his phones. Seungri again denied allegations about soliciting prostitutes in 2015, and claims that the women mentioned in those chat logs werent prostitutes. Feb. 27: Seungri arrived at the police station for questioning and remained there for about eight hours and 30 minutes. On March 9, it was reported thatSeungri has officially been considered a suspect in the Burning Sun scandal. March 6: Kukinews reported that YG founder Yang Hyun Suk and his brother, Yang Min Suk, owned a club called Love Signal. Seungri retired from BIGBANG earlier this month following his booking by Seoul police and charges pertaining to prostitution. They also stated that Choi Jonghoon was called to the police station for questioning as a witness, not a suspect. President Moon Jae-in has weighed in, saying: The common factor is that [the cases concern] developments that took place among the privileged, and there is circumstantial evidence suggesting that the prosecutors and police purposely conducted incomplete investigations, and actively prevented the truth from being 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. BC Holdings was established by Seungri andYoo In Sukas the investment company forYuri Holdings. The production team of the show held an emergency meeting and decided that Jung Joon Young would not participate in the filming. In the messages, Seungri can be seen telling an investor the prices of a girl, and even provided pictures of the girls upon request. As a result, he will halt all individual activities as well as activities as a member of FTISLAND until all investigations are complete. Singer K stated admitted to being in a chatroom, but denied any knowledge of illegal videos. South Korean police confirmed that they were seeking aid from Chinese authorities regarding the alleged illegal activities of a Taiwanese businesswoman in relation to Burning Sun and the ongoing investigation. He emerged from the District Court at 12:18 pm after approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. READ MORE: K-pops K-porn problem -- Growing scandal highlights South Koreas spy-cam epidemic . Senior Superintendent Yoon has also been charged with leaking official secrets. For this reason, VIPs were supplied with date rape drugs to assist them in hitting their home runs. The Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency stated they would conduct an internal investigation into police corruption. The woman reported the assault, but the police reportedly took no action and Burning Sun allegedly deleted the CCTV footage. Choi Jonghoon was only called to the police station to help their investigations as a witness. If that happened, we would have already reported it. 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. When they arrived at the police station,Kim Sang Kyo was beaten again outside of the building. The detective was working on the Burning Sun scandal in 2019 at the time of his death. He did not submit his phone as evidence, as he claimed that the phone was broken. The promise of such vast sums of money can act as a magnet for some who would do anything to make still more. He was not part of the main chatroom, but he had knowledge of Jungs illegal camera footage. As Seungri exited the police station, he stated that he would be delaying his military enlistment. 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. March 22: Yang Min Suk retained his position as CEO of YG Entertainment after facing a no-confidence vote among shareholders. A Dispatch article showed that Jung Joon-young was allegedly involved in foreign prostitution rings. Its blood because you people assaulted me.. 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. 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. 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. 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.. They shaped a generation of young fans and helped K-pop cross over to America. 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. Others did it too. April 18: SBS funEreported that a woman accused Jung and Choi of being two of five men that raped her in 2016 in a hotel room. 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. A post shared by @seungriseyo on Feb 2, 2019 at 6:45am PST. 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. Likewise, you need to understand the triangular mafia in Korea of celebrities, businessmen and public authorities to fully understand Korea. 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.. Hitting a home run, for example, appeared to refer to the successful drugging and raping of a victim. Its likely ended the careers of K-pop stars including now-former Big Bang member Seungri. After a month of investigation into his death, it was declared case closed with authorities ruling suicide as . Choi bookedon sexual assault charges under suspicion of filming a video without consent of himself having sex with a partner and sharing it along with five other illegal pornographic videos. Seungris lawyer later stated that the messages Seungri sent at this time were a result of malicious questions asked by CEO A. The case was investigated twice in 2013 and 2014 but was thrown out despite the video, with prosecutors arguing that Kim could not be identified. All I saw on that phone was a list of phone numbers, and I havent contacted Jung Joon Young on a personal level in a very long time. According to SBS News, the chat history showed that back in late 2015, Jung Joon Young bragged that he engaged in sexual relations with a specific woman, to which Mr. Kim asked if he had footage of it. 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 investigation did not confirm the rape allegation. He has also said he is willing to partake in the police investigation as soon as he returns back to Korea. She wasnt drunk but her eyes were completely out of focus. 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. They claimed that Kim Sang Kyo was sexually harassing a woman and began causing a scene when the bodyguards tried to stop him. Her selfie with Seungri began to circulate online, prompting the singer to claim he thought he was posing for a photo with a fan. But I dont really remember exactly what time it was at, or who she was.. Im diligently cooperating with all of the investigations, and I dont think you have any right to judge whether I deserve to hold my head up high or low with the crimes that I may have committed. On November 24, the day of Mr. Kims assault,Girls GenerationsHyoyeonuploaded a photo of herself posing with Seungri at the Burning Sun. The videos were later revealed to have been taken at multiple places, both day and night. 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. 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. We also received testimonies that such prostitution did happen. Lee was not part of the main chatroom. Soon after Jung Joon Young was taken into custody, his arrest warrant was approved by Seoul Central District Court prosecutor Im Min Sung. Ive committed unforgivable crimes. He arrived at the District Court at 9:35 am (KST) for questioning, and before he entered the building he read a written statement in which he apologized for his unforgivable crimes. This confirmed Lawyer Bang Jung Hyuns suspicions that a high-level officer was involved. Podcasts-a-plenty for the end of year break, a new beat for world politics. Lee Seung-hyun, known widely as Seungri, was the youngest member of one of K-pop's most influential boy bands, BIGBANG. I filmed women without their consent and shared it in a social media chatroom.. [Kim Sang Kyo] kept following me until he suddenly grabbed me from behind, near my waist. In response to these rumors, Zico asserted that the golden phone he referred to had nothing to do with this case. Once again, I was assaulted by a group of policemen at 8:46AM. A bulk of the evidence stems from leaked chatrooms from Korean app KakaoTalk. On April 3, police confirmed that Roy Kim will be summoned for investigation as he is now considered a suspect in distributing illegally filmed hidden camera videos. Jan. 31: YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun Suk issued a statement distancing the company from the controversies surrounding Seungri. Feb. 13: Reports claimed that a woman nicknamed Anna was suspected of dealing drugs at Burning Sun. 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. 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 response, Jung Joon Young made a comment that belittled the woman. 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. According to a source at YG Entertainment, Seungris decision to announce his retirement was made entirely on his own. He was then subjected to yet another beating. Though she was arrested regarding recent usage, she allegedly did drugs with an employee from Burning Sun in 2015, tying her to the case. Results from his urine and hair tests clearly proved that everything was normal. 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). Meanwhile, Yuri Holdings where the singer was co-CEO owned 20 percent of Burning Suns shares. This, however, has been disputed a songwriter under YG Entertainments sub-label, THE BLACK LABEL. Roy Kims father has already apologized for his sons actions, claiming responsibility for himself. SBS funEs Kang Kyung-yoon sat down for an interview that traced how her investigation into the hidden camera chatrooms started. But beyond the cavalier and criminal ways that some of them . Similar cases have rippled across Korean culture before, like actress Jang Ja-yeons death from suicide after claiming that several high-ranking entertainment executives abused her. TV Chosun reported that police received testimony from a source at Burning Sun that Seungri took drugs. Jung Joon Young revealed through a statement from his agency, MAKEUS Entertainment, that he would be cancelling all of his schedules and returning to Korea to begin participating in police investigations. He also admitted to taking part in inappropriate conversations and said that it was his fault for not stopping Jung Joon Young. 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. I never participated in something illegal such as taking hidden camera videos or sharing it. A press conference held by the Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency confirmed that a chatroom member referenced a police connection. He will reportedly remain under arrest with detention for the entirety of his trial. Misogynist attitudes, like those described in the Burning Sun allegations, have to some degree inspired a new wave of rebellion from South Korean women. 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. The clubs security guards held Kim Sang Kyodown and helped Mr. Jang to beat him. 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 19: Burning Suns CEO Lee was arrested with detention on suspicion of drug dealing and usage. When Kim Sang Kyo was finally allowed a transfer to another police station, he hurled an insult at the Yeoksam Station policemen, for causing him so much pain. April 10: Seungri and Yoo booked on suspicions of embezzling funds from Burning Sun along with Choi Tae-young, the CEO of Junwon Industries. Feminist leaders in Korea are doxxed severely. 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 broadcaster dug up documents that suggest he had a big stake in the clubs founding and invested 225 million won (or $198,600) in it. The chat logs showed that Choi Jonghoon also asked for body shots of women and made comments that belittled the women. On March 15, Seungri and Jung Joon Young completed their respective 16-hour and 21-hour investigations and returned home. When the University of Rome opened a class on the mafia, people said you need to understand the organisation to better understand Italy. An arrest warrant for Burning Sun CEO Lee Moon Ho was rejected. 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. 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. In the publics collective consciousness, the people whose supposed mission is to protect and serve are tainted beyond being salvaged. Systemic corruption has allowed the countrys ruling class to act above the law and women are paying the price. Following an additional complaint filed by the woman earlier this month, the SMPA opted to reinvestigate. In his message, he apologized to his members and fans who have had difficulties because of his controversies. With this incident, I have come to understand the responsibilities and the attitude a celebrity needs to uphold, and I feel very remorseful about this incident. Seungri, Yoo In Suk, and the man suspected of being Mr. A are also pictured. I will participate in the investigations faithfully.. 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. Why didnt I stop it? On November 24, 2018, a man named Kim Sang Kyowas reportedlyassaulted at the Burning Sun, a Gangnam club owned by BIGBANGs Seungri, after he stepped in to help a woman who was being sexually harassed. There was a conversation that suggested not to worry about the civil complaint regarding the business since the police chief (would take care of it). I apologize for causing a stir. Kim Sang Kyos assault took place approximately 6 hours after Hyoyeons performance. He went on to explain that he often takes photos with fans who ask for them. Reports later labeled one of the 2 male singers in the chatroom as singer Yong. Since Yong is not a common family name in Korea, netizens soon began speculating that singer Yong was HIGHLIGHTs Yong Junhyung. In this picture, the daughter of Mr. A, who Seungri is suspected of arranging sexual favors for, is pictured. The scandal is known as Burning Sun, after the ritzy Gangnam-district nightclub where many of the alleged crimes took place. He is deeply reflecting upon his watching the videos in the chatroom orinappropriate conversation related to belittlement of women or sex. When Seungri discussedthe chat log Police Chief, Police Superintendent Yoon, he said,I dont know him well. Now there is no one who believe that this is the truth. Get our L.A. They also investigated bank account records of those involved, and reportedly found no evidence of bribery nor connections to Superintendent Yoon or others being investigated in relation to police corruption. South Korean President Moon Jae In called for an investigation, saying, If we fail to clarify the truth behind the cases that occurred within the privileged class, we will not be able to talk of a righteous society., YG, Seungris label, said in a statement to South Korean press that Seungri is said to be part of various allegations and controversiesWe bow deeply to offer our apology for causing disturbance to many people, including our fans.. C9 . Although Jangs case is not directly related to Burning Sun, the latter prompted increased calls to reinvestigate sexual abuse cases. All Rights Reserved. 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. Leaked Kakaotalk messages pointed to this club as being the meeting point for rich investors to meet potential working girls. On March 22, it was reported the Jung Joon Youngselected a former high-ranking prosecutor as his lawyer following the resignation of his former lawyer, due to charges for destruction of evidence during Jung Joon Youngs investigation back in 2016. In the statement, he discusses Kim Sang Kyos assault video, stating that he was not at the club when it occurred. 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. Theres no reason for us to fabricate or edit the messages that were released. 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. YG Entertainment released an explanation of Seungris use of corporate card to pay 30 million won (around $25,700 USD) in hotel fees for Japanese investors that were allegedly used for prostitution in December 2015. He is said to have also watched the illegally filmed videos that others shared in the chatroom. Seungri announced his retirement from the entertainment industry on Instagram. Three to four more members of the chat were booked. Jung transferred to custody of prosecution as police recommended the 30-year-old be indicted on charges of secretly filming and sharing sexual videos. On April 2, singerRoy Kimwas revealed to be a part of Jung Joon Youngs illegal chatrooms. He also admittedto spreading illegal footage, but not filming it. In this March 14, 2019, photo, TV presenter Jung Joon-young, center, arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Seoul. 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. As TRT Worlds Joseph Kim put it, The core of the issue seems to remain in the ongoing abuse of power and the systems that permit it all.. Two more women from the Burning Sun later made similar sexual harassment claims against him. On March 15, FNC Entertainment released a statement regarding CNBLUEs Jonghyun, who admitted to watching the illegally filmed videos by Jung Joon Young. Lowy Institute. Burning Sun is K-pop's biggest scandal yet involving notable stars such as Seungri, Jung Joonyoung, and Choi Jonghoon. 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. 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. 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. booked on charges of drug use and distribution. On March 13,arrived at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Station to be questioned and investigated for his role in the hidden camera chatroom and soliciting prostitution, among other accused crimes. He submitted his phones for investigation but we decided to take the precaution to make sure there werent any other phones involved. April 25: The Chosun Ilboreported that Yoo confessed to having acted as a supplier of prostitutes. I treated it as something that is not a big deal, without thinking that it was a crime and an illegal act. Yuri Holdings, which was established by Seungri and Yoo, reportedly owned 40% of the total Burning Sun shares of acquisition stock after the club was capitalized previously at 50 million won (around $44,000). 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 agency stated that the messages from singer Yong shown onSBSsNews 8program as part of the report were from one-on-one conversations between Junhyung andJung Joon Youngfrom 2016. South Korean women are well aware of this disparity and increasingly disinclined to accept the status quo. 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. 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. Choi Jonghoon, who has aroused criticism due to his involvement in recent scandals, has decided to depart from FTISLAND as of today. In the statement, MAKEUS Entertainment revealed how even they did not know all the details at the moment, regarding the situation. A promotional poster showed that Hyoyeon performed at the club right as Friday (23rd) turned to Saturday (24th). 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MBN revealed more details about the eight members of the Burning Sun chatroom: Seungri, Jung Joon-young, Choi Jonghoon, Yoo In Suk, club employee Mr. Kim, a relative of a girl group member, a former YG employee and a friend of Jung. 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. 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). On November 24 at Burning Sun, a woman who was being sexually harassed grabbed my shoulder and hid behind me. 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. The person testified that prostitution took place at Seungris 2017 birthday party, and also at Club Arena. While the full scope is still emerging, Burning Sun already appears to be K-pops Altamont: the moment when a subcultures aura of innocence was shattered. Seungri has also been suspected of embezzling funds from Burning Sun. I acknowledge all my sins and actions in connection with what is being said about me about the allegations. April 19. 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. They have nothing to do and no connection with the recent scandal. I apologize. Yonhaps reportingused no names, but she has been alternatively known in English-language media as both Anna or Madam Lin.. This year should have been a victory lap for K-pop. I avoided the punch, held onto both of the mans arms, and called a bodyguard for help. Footage from MBCs Radio Star in 2016 featuring Zico talking about Jung Joon Youngs golden phone gave rise to suspicions that Zico had also been involved in the chatrooms. Around the same time that news broke about Jung Joon Youngs additional videos,MBCreported that a total of 14 people were involved in chatrooms where his illegal videos were shared. March 11: SBS funE reported two more singers were in the chatroom. SBS News also revealed chat logs showing CNBLUEs Lee Jonghyun and Jung Joon Young discussing their sex with different girls. On March 13, SBS reporter Kang Chung Wanrevealed that Jung Joon Youngs cell phone that had been delivered to the ACRC reportedly contained 200,000 KakaoTalk messages. 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