Despite being released from prison, it appears unlikely that Seungri will be able to make a comeback in the Korean music industry. Instead, he has shifted his focus to business ventures and has been attending events in Southeast Asian countries. According to Korean media outlets, the former BIGBANG member has been preparing to launch new business activities. A close friend shared that Seungri is currently in the process of opening a club in Cambodia.
Seungri has already finished seeking investment and is prepared to launch his business. Previously, Seungri was the proprietor of the infamous Burning Sun Club, which sparked the shocking Burning Sun Scandal and revealed his involvement in crimes such as prostitution, illegal filming, and embezzlement.
The news of Seungri’s nightclub opening in Cambodia sparked outrage among netizens. On various online forums, users expressed their disapproval, making comments such as “Why is he still so fixated on clubs? Is he planning to repeat his past mistakes?”, “He hasn’t learned his lesson, has he?”, and “It’s frustrating to see someone who had a negative impact on society living a comfortable life.”
Before this, it was reported by Chinese media outlet Sohu that Seungri had plans to relocate to Hong Kong for an extended period of time. A reliable source revealed that Seungri had already acquired a lavish residence in the mid-levels and was actively searching for a suitable location to open a club in East Tsim Sha Tsui.
Upon learning of the news, Jacky Heung, the son of Charles Heung, strongly voiced his opposition to Seungri’s business ventures in Hong Kong. He made it clear that Seungri was not welcome in the city and urged him to stay away from the showbiz scene. He also warned against opening a club, stating that it would only bring negative influences and harm to the country. He concluded by telling Seungri to leave and never return.
On the other hand, HKSAR (China) has also addressed the allegations surrounding Seungri’s possible relocation to Hong Kong. They have stated that no visa applications have been received for any former Korean artists. The government assures that they adhere to a strict process for evaluating visa applications from foreigners and only approve those who meet the necessary requirements. Additionally, HKSAR clarified that foreign individuals are eligible for a visa-free stay in Hong Kong for a maximum of 90 days.
The Burning Sun scandal, which sent shockwaves throughout Asia, came to light in 2019. Seungri, one of the key figures at Burning Sun, was embroiled in legal issues. During the trial in January 2022, the former member of BIGBANG pleaded guilty to 9 charges, including sex trafficking, facilitating prostitution, gambling, and embezzlement. In May 2022, the Korean Supreme Court upheld Seungri’s prison sentence of 1 year and 6 months, as decided by a lower court. In addition, he was also required to pay a fine of 1.15 billion won. After being detained in August 2021, Seungri was eventually released in February of the
The Burning Sun scandal has been a popular subject since BBC released a video on the topic. In particular, viewers were shocked by the series of clips and disturbing revelations that were previously overlooked. As a result, the former BIGBANG member has once again faced heavy backlash from the public.
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