Former BIGBANG member Seungri under investigation for alleged assault years after Burning Sun scandal

Years after the controversy that permanently changed his career, former BIGBANG member Seungri is once again facing scrutiny. A new development involving the K-pop star has now drawn the attention of police, putting his name back in the headlines.

The latest case comes at a particularly notable time, given Seungri's past association with one of South Korea's biggest entertainment scandals. More details about the new development have emerged as authorities look into what happened.


According to an exclusive report by News1, a man in his 30s filed a complaint against Seungri at the Gangnam Police Station on August 26, alleging aggravated assault. The man reportedly claimed that Seungri assaulted him at a restaurant.

However, details surrounding the alleged confrontation have not been made public, and neither News1 nor police have disclosed further information about what led to the incident.

Police are currently investigating the complaint and the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault. At this stage, the allegations remain under investigation and there has been no determination of guilt in connection with the reported incident.

The new development comes shortly after Seungri was spotted in Hanoi, Vietnam. He was reportedly seen there on August 21, just days before the complaint was filed in South Korea. Vietnamese media had shared footage of Seungri attending an event in Hanoi, with reports identifying the former BIGBANG member at the venue.


The appearance marked another instance of Seungri being seen publicly since his release from prison. He was released in February 2023 after serving a sentence following his conviction in connection with several offences.

For many fans, Seungri's name remains inseparable from the Burning Sun scandal, which erupted in 2019 and grew into a much wider investigation involving South Korea's entertainment industry, nightlife scene and police.

At the centre of the controversy was Burning Sun, a nightclub in Seoul that Seungri had been associated with as a co-owner and promoter. What began with allegations surrounding activities at the club eventually expanded into investigations involving drugs, sexual crimes, illicitly filmed videos, violence and alleged links between club operators and law enforcement.

The scandal also brought leaked KakaoTalk conversations under intense scrutiny. Those chats became a major part of investigations into celebrities accused of sharing illegally filmed sexual material.

The fallout eventually reached the courts, with Seungri convicted of multiple offences connected to the scandal. His conviction included arranging prostitution services for foreign investors and embezzling club funds.


His legal battle continued for several years before South Korea's Supreme Court confirmed a sentence of one year and six months in 2022. He was released in February 2023.

The scandal effectively brought his entertainment career to an end and remains one of the most damaging controversies associated with the modern K-pop industry.

Now, this latest assault allegation has put the spotlight back on Seungri. Police are now examining the circumstances of the new complaint, while details about the alleged restaurant incident remain limited.