April 5: Eddy Kim booked on charges of spreading illegally taken photos. 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. It must be revealed through investigations. 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. As soon as I asked, What trouble could I cause in this state?, they said, I told you to shut the f*ck up. 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. SBS also reportedly discovered a conversation that suggests that the members of the group chat knew that what they were doing was illegal. Police announcedplans to investigate Japanese investors who met with Seungri in 2016 on suspicion that they had sex with prostitutes organized by the former BIGBANG singer during that hotel stay in Seoul. All of these actions were extremely immoral, and I was very foolish. When his mother arrived, she demanded that he be transferred to another branch for investigation, and called for an ambulance. Three areas inside of my mouth also ripped, which became the start of how my mouth and lips sustained great injury. 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 24: Chief Superintendent Kim, the wife of police Senior Superintendent Yoon, admitted that she received several hundred dollars worth of concert tickets from Choi. March 4: The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said they hadnt received records of the Burning Sun group chat from the SBS funE reporter. Get our L.A. On March 4, Seungris prostitution scandal took an even more shocking turn whenSBS FunE, the original press that first reported about his alleged chatroom conversations, revealed that many other celebrities were part of Seungris chatroom. 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. Among the celebrities summoned by police includes Mr. A, who was formerly a singer, but now is promoting active on television broadcasts. In the club, many people will naturally come up to me and ask for pictures, and I am very willing to take pictures without hesitating or denying requests. The Korea Herald reportedthat the Seoul Central District Court issued the warrant for Kangs arrest over suspicions that he underreported sales at the club and inflated salaries of employees from 2014 to 2017 as a way to avoid paying taxes. There were also other attempted hidden camera videos that failed. This violates theAnti Bribery and Graft Act (Also known as the Kim Young Ran Act), where public officials and their spouses are not allowed to accept gifts worth more than 50,000 won (increased to 100,000 won at weddings or funerals). He emerged from the District Court at 12:18 pm after approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. 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. Two days later, another singer,Eddy Kim, was added to the growing list of chatroom participants. It is also my fault for not stopping Jung Joon Young. Although Jangs case is not directly related to Burning Sun, the latter prompted increased calls to reinvestigate sexual abuse cases. Seungris music in Big Bang was rooted in hip-hop, buffed to a glossy electronic sheen. Feminist leaders in Korea are doxxed severely. I treated it as something that is not a big deal, without thinking that it was a crime and an illegal act. I screamed at them to not film me but about 4 of them filmed me while laughing and mocking me. It seriously hurts, so uncuff me.. In the messages, Seungri can be seen telling an investor the prices of a girl, and even provided pictures of the girls upon request. Were emphasizing that he was neither a suspect or interrogated as one. 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. Koreaboo. In it,the company expressed an apology on Jonghyuns behalf and on their own behalf for making prior statements without all of the facts. Police announced reinvestigation into allegations that 14 VIP patrons at a Gangnam club illegally filmed and shared sexual videos and photos without the consent of women in two KakaoTalk group chat rooms between 2014 and 2015. Reports state that the police said there were no plans to question the trio. It was also announced that Burning Sun would be shuttered. It is a groundless rumor.. Hello, my name is Kim Sang Kyo, a 28-year-old citizen of South Korea. On Saturday, November 24, 2018, I went to a club called Burning Sun in Gangnam and reserved a table to celebrate the birthday of a friend whos helping me with the interior design of my advertisement-project. March 12: Jung Joon-young was booked on charges of illegal hidden camera filming. On March 15, FNC Entertainment released a statement regarding CNBLUEs Jonghyun, who admitted to watching the illegally filmed videos by Jung Joon Young. It has seen K-pop become a multi-billion dollar business in its own right, as well as drawing consumers to Korean products and tourists to its shores. Its done.. 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. [My source doesnt] talk about any names (in the chatroom) directly but they mention a specific position. She used new CCTV footage to support her claims. By offering up the celebrities, the police have satisfied the public and taken the spotlight off the police. Oh Young-jin. The management accused Mr. Kim of attempting to harass women. Joon Young-Fam chatrooms were where Seungri and those he may not be close with would gather, and become close. As a result of confirming with Seungri, weve found out that the reports in question contain fabricated text messages. On March 12,Jung Joon Young released an official apology letter through his agency, MAKEUS Entertainment. If you wanted a rare bottle of champagne. As he tells it, he initially joined the club as a DJ, then was promoted to publicity director. In late March,SBSrevealed a photo that top actorJi Chang Wookhad allegedly taken withMadam Lin andDJ Raiden. They would get it. Results from his urine and hair tests clearly proved that everything was normal. The man who had an issue with me, as well as the bodyguard and a couple of his friends, tripped me and stomped on me with their feet. Last October, a man gave a woman alcohol to drink. Senior Superintendent Yoon has also been charged with leaking official secrets. April 22: MBCs Straight reportedon a variety of details related to alleged illegal activities taking place at Burning Sun and counterpart club Arena. Soon after, news broke that Seungris contract with YG Entertainment had also been canceled. Meanwhile, Jeongs agency was reportedly unable to respondon behalf of the star as he is currently fulfilling his mandatory service in South Koreas military. They revealed that Junhyung had never been in a group chat with Jung Joon Young. 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. I didnt just say that to Jung Joon Young, I told everyone in the chatroom. I admit to all of the charges against me. He first apologized for his actions, and once again stated how no one will believe him, even if he tells the truth. SBS stated that it would not blacklist individuals, but left decisions up to the directors of its shows. As a member who was not as well-known, he said he did not notify the agency out of fear and hoped for the incident to pass by quietly and is deeply regretting and reflecting upon his wrong judgement. Jung Joon Young, who was in the group chat, laughed and said, You raped her.. As a businessman, he took on leadership roles in various enterprises ranging from sublabel YGX to a ramen shop to a club called Burning Sun. Jung transferred to custody of prosecution as police recommended the 30-year-old be indicted on charges of secretly filming and sharing sexual videos. Come back to me once youve found redemption for your sins and clearly unveiled your name. He called himself a silent observer whose actions led to more victims. 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. 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. The outlet also reported that he is suspected of tax evasion. The exchange suggests that Jung Joon Young was waiting for CEO Yoo to send prostitutes over to his place. If you wanted the club to stay open an extra hour. 8 OClock News reported on a lewd one-on-one chat between Jung Joon-young and CNBLUEs Lee Jong Hyun. He wrote that he was extremely shocked when he found out about the assault, and hesaid, violence is not justifiable. While Investor B was a woman, her acquaintances were apparently men. 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. Three policemen were sent to search his house, and they reportedly searched for 3 hours. In the publics collective consciousness, the people whose supposed mission is to protect and serve are tainted beyond being salvaged. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. Bang revealed that the videos were habitually shared by these people, and emphasized that there were messages that hinted at rape attempts using drugs while filming the illegal sex videos. 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. It was sent for further investigation 20 days after being inspected for data, as proof of illegal hidden cams and police corruption. 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. 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. Both Seungri and Yoo have been booked on multiple charges but arrest warrants have not yet been issued. 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. 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. The chatlogs also revealed that Seungri took part in habitual gambling overseas. 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. Around 10 police officers surrounded me as they kicked me on the ground and handcuffed me again. When Kim Sang Kyo was being beaten by a group of Burning Sun employees outside, this man could be seen exiting through the VIP exit and slipping away in his car after briefly watching over the beating. 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). As a result, new phones were allegedly submitted by Choi Jonghoon, Seungri, and Jung Joon Young for police investigations. There are chats inside the KakaoTalk chatroom that made me suspicious about a possible cohesion with the police, so I reported it to the Civil Rights Commission rather than the police. They shaped a generation of young fans and helped K-pop cross over to America. According to SBSs report, the reality was much different. Jung Jinwoons agency explained that its difficult to get in touch with him because he is currently still in the militarys training program. 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. 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. April 19. The promise of such vast sums of money can act as a magnet for some who would do anything to make still more. Two more women from the Burning Sun later made similar sexual harassment claims against him. I want to kneel and apologize to everyone who felt angry and disappointed. A YG employee claimed that the shredding process was merely a quarterly routine, and YG founder Yang Hyun Suk later refuted Chosun.coms report on Instagram. He was acquitted after the prosecution dismissed the search warrant claiming that there were no circumstances of him trying to circulate it.. 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. They claimed that Kim Sang Kyo was sexually harassing a woman and began causing a scene when the bodyguards tried to stop him. On the morning of March 28, theSeoul Metropolitan Police Agencyheld a briefing and stated thatSeungris solicitation charges are in progress with an additional charge on illegal photo distribution. In the second set of chats, other members of the chat continued to talk about Choi Jonghoons incident, including Jung Joon Young saying how he could have ended up on the front of the newspaper. All three cases were forwarded to prosecution. In the first part of the revealed chats, Choi Jonghoon sent a message expressing how he survived his drunk driving incident, thanks to XX hyung, reportedly referring to the police officer who let him off. The message seems to be that women are valued for being sexualized props. FNC Entertainment denied the involvement of CNBLUEs Lee Jong Hyun and FTISLANDs Choi Jonghoon. I will participate in the investigations faithfully.. 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.. He told the others, Hold that son of a b*tch, as someone kicked me to the ground. 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. Seungri announced his retirement from the entertainment industry on Instagram. The production team of the show held an emergency meeting and decided that Jung Joon Young would not participate in the filming. The marijuana use allegedly happened in the VIP area next to the VIP entrance that is reserved for special guests. Kim Sang Kyos assault took place approximately 6 hours after Hyoyeons performance. 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. SBS funEs Kang Kyung-yoon sat down for an interview that traced how her investigation into the hidden camera chatrooms started. 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. March 15: Yoo In Suk resigned as CEO of Yuri Holdings. MAKEUS Entertainment terminated Jung Joon-youngs contract, while YG Entertainment terminated Seungris contract. Park denied Hwangs claims he was the celebrity who coaxed her into using illegal drugs. Im not sure if (the person who filmed and circulated the hidden cams) is a celebrity or not. BC Holdings was established by Seungri andYoo In Sukas the investment company forYuri Holdings. In the statement, MAKEUS Entertainment revealed how even they did not know all the details at the moment, regarding the situation. Around 10:00AM, I was transferred to the Gangnam Police Station. It is predicted that they didnt want to be negatively affected by Mr. As scandal. For the first time in my life, I felt belittled and shamed. 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. Ji Chang Wooksoon denied having any connections with Madam Lin. A press conference held by the Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency confirmed that a chatroom member referenced a police connection. She wasnt drunk but her eyes were completely out of focus. Jung Joon Young told me that he got caught sending an illegal video to someone. increased calls to reinvestigate sexual abuse cases. 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 . Leaked Kakaotalk messages pointed to this club as being the meeting point for rich investors to meet potential working girls. After SBSs report on the 14th, we got in contact with Jonghyun and confirmed the facts. 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