The Burning Sun scandal was recently brought to the attention of the public through a BBC report, creating a buzz on social media and receiving widespread media attention. The report prominently featured Seungri and exposed troubling details related to the scandal. As a result, netizens have been diligently uncovering more evidence of Seungri’s involvement in inappropriate videos and statements from his days in the K-pop industry.
On May 25, a video from August 2018 of Seungri and Kim Se Jeong’s interaction on the show Salty Tour suddenly went viral on social media. During the program, Seungri, Jung Joon Young, Kim Se Jeong, and other guests gathered for dinner and conversation. In the midst of the gathering, Seungri unexpectedly suggested that Kim Se Jeong pour beer for the most attractive male guest, saying, “You’ve joined Salty Tour, right? There are 5 more men here. Forget their fame, status, and wealth. Based on their appearance, personality, and style, pour beer for the one you find most attractive today.”This made Kim Se Jeong feel uncomfortable and she
In Korean culture, it is common for men to request women to serve drinks at bars. However, this custom can also suggest a power dynamic where the person pouring is considered of lower status than the person being served. As a result, Seungri has received significant backlash for seemingly disrespecting Kim Se Jeong and treating her as a bar hostess.
Seungri has a track record of falling out of favor with women. Back in 2015, there were speculations that he had spread false rumors about BLACKPINK’s Jennie. This caused Jennie to personally address the issue in front of a large crowd of fans. During BLACKPINK’s 2018 concert, Jennie bravely confronted Seungri, who was a guest at the event. She directly addressed his alleged statement about her touching his shoulder backstage, clarifying that it never happened.
“I can only imagine how uncomfortable Kim Sejeong must have felt in that situation. It’s concerning that he would force her to do something like that. I read about this incident in another post, and even Bigbang fans are not defending him. They are all urging Seungri to address the situation on his Instagram. It’s clear that he’s been in the industry for over 10 years, but it seems like he may be either thoughtless or naive. His lack of awareness of the changing times is evident in the lyrics of his new song, and perhaps he should educate himself on issues of female discrimination.”
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