THE Sun scandal on flames It was a great controversy that shook the South Korean entertainment industry in 2019. The scandal led to the captivity of some k-pop idols and the dismissal of others from their groups.
The investigations began after a series of accusations of aggression and corruption broke out in 2019. The accusations involved the Burning sun NightClub in Seoul, who was co -owner by the former member of Bigbang Seungri. The accusations later extended to involve prostitution, use of drugs and police corruption. They led to the implication of several high -profile celebrities who have filmed and shared sex videos without the consent of the victims.
Six years have passed since the scandal. Here is an update on where the k-pop idols involved in the controversy are now.
Seungri
One of the most important figures involved in the Scandal was Seungri, a former member of the Bigbang K-Pop group. He has been accused of various crimes, including Pimping and the acquisition of prostitution services, and was sentenced to one year and six months in prison.
Seungri was released from prison in February 2023 and has since maintained a low profile. Having said that, it was reported that he was looking for him Open a night club.
Jung Joo-Young
Jung Joon-Yung was sentenced for filming and sharing sex videos without consent. Initially he was sentenced to six years in prison, but reduced the sentence to five years after expressing regret. Jung Fu released from prison in March 2024 and was sighted in France, where he expressed interest in Opening of a Korean restaurantT. His attempts to return to the music industry were welcomed with public criticisms, with many feelings of not having changed his behavior.
Choi Jong-Hoon
Choi Jong-Hoon of FT Island was sentenced for group rape and sentenced to two years and six months in prison. However, his sentence was reduced and was released in November 2021. In 2024, Choi announced his intention to return to the entertainment sector.
Yong Jun-Hyung
Yong Hyung from Highlight admitted that she saw an illegal video shared by Jung Joon-Young. He said that the video was not illegal in itself but was shared without consent. He left the salient moment in 2019 and since then he returned to music, publishing an album in 2022. Jun-Hyung has also married Hyuna, another K-pop artist.
Lee jong-hyun
Lee Jong-Hyun admitted that he saw Jung’s sex videos and that he had made denigral observations about women. He left Cnblue and since then maintained a private life style after completing his military service.
Roy Kim
Lee Jong-Hyun admitted that he saw Jung’s sex videos and that he had made denigral observations about women. He left Cnblue and since then maintained a private life style after completing his military service.
Eddy Kim
The accusation of Eddy Kim has been suspended and is ready to return to music. Although the details on its current activities are limited, it should return in the sector.
