Former BIGBANG idol Seungri is reportedly preparing to open a new club in Cambodia following his investment in the venture, according to information shared by a source from Thailand on May 23rd.
Back in January 2020, Seungri was convicted on multiple counts including engaging in prostitution services, involuntary filming under the Prostitution Punishment Act, repeated gambling, and violations related to the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act. His imprisonment of 1 year and 6 months was upheld by the Supreme Court in May 2022.
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Following the completion of his sentence at Yeoju Prison, Seungri was released on February 9th of the preceding year.
There were previous reports from the media in Hong Kong that Seungri had bought an opulent residence in Hong Kong and intended to establish a new club despite the controversy stemming from the “Burning Sun Scandal”.
To these reports, the Hong Kong authorities have stated that they will process applications for employment visas for talent based on standard protocol and only grant them to eligible applicants.
Seungri has been the focus of Hong Kong media, not solely due to his music career success with BIGBANG, but also largely as a central figure in the reprehensible “Burning Sun” event, resulting in widespread public disapproval.
Attention was exacerbated by a documentary aired by the British broadcaster BBC, which revisited the circumstances of the “Burning Sun” scandal.
Particularly noteworthy was the BBC documentary that premiered on May 19th on YouTube, revisiting the investigative reporting on the “Burning Sun” scandal from 2018, including insights from victims and never-before-seen footage of Seungri and other culprits.
One contentious scene from the documentary includes Seungri grabbing a woman who seems disoriented, yelling at her to “Be quiet! Follow me!” while proclaiming his affiliation with ‘BIGBANG’.
This documentary has quickly gained a following with approximately 7 million views and over 32,000 comments in the first five days after its release, indicating significant public interest.
Source: Daum
FAQ Section
- What charges was Seungri found guilty of?
- Seungri was found guilty of procuring prostitution, filming using hidden cameras, habitual gambling, and violating the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act.
- When was Seungri released from prison?
- Seungri was released from Yeoju Prison on February 9th after completing his 1 year and 6 months term.
- Is there a documentary about the “Burning Sun” scandal?
- Yes, BBC released a documentary about the “Burning Sun” scandal on its YouTube channel on May 19th.
- What’s the public response to the BBC documentary?
- The documentary quickly attracted attention, gaining about 7 million views and 32,000 comments within five days of its release.
Conclusion
Seungri’s plans to open a club in Cambodia emerge after his release from prison and the media attention surrounding both his controversial past as part of the “Burning Sun” scandal and his recent activities. Despite the mixed public reception and ongoing scrutiny from global media, Seungri is proceeding with his business endeavors. As the story continues to evolve, the implications of his actions and the public’s reaction highlight the complex interplay between celebrity status and legal accountability.