Former BIGBANG Member Seungri Spotted in Seoul Amidst Ongoing Controversy

The latest update on Seungri, the former BIGBANG member involved in the 'Burning Sun Gate' scandal, has surfaced.

Recently, a female netizen who describes herself as a cryptocurrency trader and luxury appraiser shared a post on her social media with the caption, "Hi Seungri oppa," along with a photo of herself with Seungri.

In the photo, Seungri is seen wearing a white sleeveless t-shirt and a baseball cap, looking relaxed. He accessorized with yellow sunglasses that matched his yellow cap. The post's location was tagged as 'Seoul,' leading netizens to speculate that Seungri is currently in South Korea. Unlike his appearance earlier this year at a club in China, where he seemed to have gained weight, he now appears to have lost some weight.

Seungri was a central figure in the 'Burning Sun Gate' scandal that erupted in November 2018, which led to his departure from BIGBANG and the entertainment industry. He faced charges including habitual gambling, prostitution, prostitution mediation, violation of the Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, violation of the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, violation of the Food Sanitation Act, embezzlement, and special assault instigation, totaling nine charges, all of which resulted in convictions. In 2022, the Supreme Court sentenced Seungri to 1 year and 6 months in prison. He was released from Yeoju Prison in February 2023. Despite his release, he has been repeatedly spotted enjoying nightlife, earning him the nickname 'Seungtsby' and continued public criticism.