'Former Big Bang' Seungri, controversy over sudden mention of G-Dragon

Former Big Bang member Seungri is receiving criticism for mentioning G-Dragon.

On the 23rd, many images of Seungri witnessed at overseas events were posted on various online communities and SNS.

The released video shows Seungri attending an overseas event and having a good time with fans.

In the video, Seungri raised the mood at the scene by saying, “I will bring G-Dragon here someday.” They also danced to GD & Taeyang's song 'GOOD BOY'.

Seungri is a person who served prison time for ‘Burning Sun Gate’. 'Burning Sun Gate' refers to crimes in the entertainment industry and entertainment districts that began with the assault at club Burning Sun in late November 2018. Big Bang's Seungri, Jung Joon-young, Choi Jong-hoon, etc. were involved in crimes and went to prison. Seungri was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison. Afterwards, he was released from prison on February 9th of last year.

Below are Seungri’s criminal charges recognized by the court. Violation of the Act on the Punishment of Acts such as Prostitution Arrangement (Prostitution Arrangement, Prostitution, etc.), Violation of the Special Act on Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes (Filming using Cameras, etc.), Habitual Gambling, Violation of the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, Violation of the Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes, etc. (Embezzlement) ), violation of the Food Sanitation Act, embezzlement on the job, special assault teacher, etc.

Reporter Junho Yoon, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr