Seungri Faces Renewed Criticism Over "Burning Sun" Event in Indonesia
Claire Seo / Published August 12, 2024 10:32 PM
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Seungri, the former member of the renowned K-pop group Big Bang, is encountering fresh criticism as he remains entangled in controversies linked to the notorious "Burning Sun" scandal. Despite having served prison time, recent developments in Seungri's career have sparked significant public outrage, raising questions about his perceived lack of remorse.
The controversy resurfaced on Saturday when TVS Management, an international event organizer, announced that Seungri would be a special guest at an event titled "Burning Sun Surabaya" in Surabaya, Indonesia, scheduled for August 31. The announcement, made via TVS Management's social media channels, included promotional materials labeling the event as a "K-pop Night Party," which immediately drew criticism.
K-pop enthusiasts were quick to condemn Seungri's participation in an event named after the very nightclub implicated in the scandal that led to his disgrace. “It is outrageous that someone who was expelled from the entertainment industry due to the Burning Sun scandal is now appearing at an event named after that very club. This demonstrates that Seungri shows no remorse for his past crimes,” said Moon Jeong-ho, a 34-year-old K-pop fan. “He is bringing further disgrace to our country.”
Seungri's departure from Big Bang and the Korean entertainment industry in 2019 followed his involvement in the "Burning Sun" scandal, which exposed allegations of soliciting prostitution, embezzlement, and other serious offenses. The scandal, which deeply impacted the K-pop industry, led to widespread media coverage and public outrage.
In 2022, the Supreme Court upheld Seungri's sentence of one and a half years in prison on charges including illegal filming, embezzlement, habitual gambling, and instigation of special violence. Despite his convictions, Seungri's post-release behavior has continued to attract controversy.
Instead of maintaining a low profile, Seungri has been actively participating in international events. Reports in May revealed plans for him to open a nightclub in Cambodia, intensifying criticism and concerns about his apparent lack of accountability. Additionally, in January, Seungri drew attention by mentioning former bandmate G-Dragon during an event in Cambodia, expressing a desire to bring G-Dragon to the venue and perform the Big Bang hit "Good Boy." This further angered K-pop fans, who felt Seungri had not sufficiently atoned for his past actions.
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Courtesy of TVS Management
Seungri, the former member of the renowned K-pop group Big Bang, is encountering fresh criticism as he remains entangled in controversies linked to the notorious "Burning Sun" scandal. Despite having served prison time, recent developments in Seungri's career have sparked significant public outrage, raising questions about his perceived lack of remorse.
The controversy resurfaced on Saturday when TVS Management, an international event organizer, announced that Seungri would be a special guest at an event titled "Burning Sun Surabaya" in Surabaya, Indonesia, scheduled for August 31. The announcement, made via TVS Management's social media channels, included promotional materials labeling the event as a "K-pop Night Party," which immediately drew criticism.
K-pop enthusiasts were quick to condemn Seungri's participation in an event named after the very nightclub implicated in the scandal that led to his disgrace. “It is outrageous that someone who was expelled from the entertainment industry due to the Burning Sun scandal is now appearing at an event named after that very club. This demonstrates that Seungri shows no remorse for his past crimes,” said Moon Jeong-ho, a 34-year-old K-pop fan. “He is bringing further disgrace to our country.”
Seungri's departure from Big Bang and the Korean entertainment industry in 2019 followed his involvement in the "Burning Sun" scandal, which exposed allegations of soliciting prostitution, embezzlement, and other serious offenses. The scandal, which deeply impacted the K-pop industry, led to widespread media coverage and public outrage.
In 2022, the Supreme Court upheld Seungri's sentence of one and a half years in prison on charges including illegal filming, embezzlement, habitual gambling, and instigation of special violence. Despite his convictions, Seungri's post-release behavior has continued to attract controversy.
Instead of maintaining a low profile, Seungri has been actively participating in international events. Reports in May revealed plans for him to open a nightclub in Cambodia, intensifying criticism and concerns about his apparent lack of accountability. Additionally, in January, Seungri drew attention by mentioning former bandmate G-Dragon during an event in Cambodia, expressing a desire to bring G-Dragon to the venue and perform the Big Bang hit "Good Boy." This further angered K-pop fans, who felt Seungri had not sufficiently atoned for his past actions.
