On January 30, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office indicted Seungri, Yang Hyun Suk, and nine other individuals related to the Burning Sun case without detention. Seungri was indicted charges of mediating prostitution services, habitual gambling, and violation of the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act. Meanwhile, Choi Jong Hoon was indicted without detention for expressing will of… Continue reading Seungri Indicted Without Detention For Mediating Prostitution, Gambling, And More + Choi Jong Hoon For Attempted Bribery
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December Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
The Korean Business Research Institute has released brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members for the month of December! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 598 boy group members, using big data collected from November 19 to December 20. BTS’s Jimin ranked… Continue reading December Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
Update: Choi Jong Hoon And Jung Joon Young Appeal Prison Sentences
Updated December 5 KST: Jung Joon Young has also appealed his sentence following Choi Jong Hoon and Burning Sun MD (merchandiser, or promoter) “Kim.” On December 5, both Jung Joon Young and the prosecution submitted appeals to the court. As a result, a second round of trials will take place for Choi Jong Hoon, “Kim,” and Jung… Continue reading Update: Choi Jong Hoon And Jung Joon Young Appeal Prison Sentences
Jung Joon Young And Choi Jong Hoon Sentenced To Prison For Sexual Assault
Jung Joon Young and Choi Jong Hoon have been served a prison sentence on charges of aggravated rape (refers to rape that involves two or more perpetrators). On November 29, judge Kang Sung Soo of the Seoul Central District Court delivered the verdict against five individuals including Jung Joon Young and Choi Jong Hoon. The courts have sentenced… Continue reading Jung Joon Young And Choi Jong Hoon Sentenced To Prison For Sexual Assault
Update: Prosecution Requests Prison Sentences For Jung Joon Young And Choi Jong Hoon’s Sexual Crimes + Sentencing Trial Likely To Be Postponed
Updated November 24 KST: On November 24, news outlets reported that the trial for Jung Joon Young, Choi Jong Hoon, former Burning Sun employee Mr. Kim, office worker Mr. Kwon, and former entertainment agency employee Mr. Heo will resume on November 27 at 11 a.m. KST. According to reports, on November 21, the prosecution submitted a request… Continue reading Update: Prosecution Requests Prison Sentences For Jung Joon Young And Choi Jong Hoon’s Sexual Crimes + Sentencing Trial Likely To Be Postponed
Jung Joon Young And Choi Jong Hoon Apologize + Continue To Deny Aggravated Rape Charges At 1st Official Trial
The first official trial for Jung Joon Young, Choi Jong Hoon, former Burning Sun employee Mr. Kim, Mr. Heo, and Mr. Kwon took place on July 16 at 2:10 p.m. KST at the Seoul Central District Court. Jung Joon Young was first charged with violating the Special Act on Punishment of Sexual Crimes (filming and… Continue reading Jung Joon Young And Choi Jong Hoon Apologize + Continue To Deny Aggravated Rape Charges At 1st Official Trial
Jung Joon Young and Choi Jong Hoon Deny Charges Of Aggravated Rape At Joint Trial
Jung Joon Young and Choi Jong Hoon denied charges of aggravated rape (refers to rape that involves two or more perpetrators) at a preparatory hearing that took place on June 27 at 11 a.m. at the Seoul Central District Court. A preparatory hearing allows the court to determine how the trial should proceed in the future after… Continue reading Jung Joon Young and Choi Jong Hoon Deny Charges Of Aggravated Rape At Joint Trial
Jung Joon Young And Choi Jong Hoon To Have Joint Trial For Sexual Assault Charges
Jung Joon Young and Choi Jong Hoon will be attending a joint trial. On June 5, the Seoul Central District Court announced that they will combine Choi Jong Hoon’s trial for aggravated rape (refers to rape that involves two or more perpetrators) with Jung Joon Young’s trial. Mr. Kwon, who is also under suspicions of quasi-rape, will also be… Continue reading Jung Joon Young And Choi Jong Hoon To Have Joint Trial For Sexual Assault Charges
Update: Choi Jong Hoon Indicted On Charges Of Sexual Assault
Updated June 4 KST: Choi Jong Hoon has been indicted on charges of sexual assault while in detention. It was announced on June 4 that the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office indicted him on June 3 based on the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes. Last week, Choi Jong Hoon submitted… Continue reading Update: Choi Jong Hoon Indicted On Charges Of Sexual Assault
FTISLAND’s Lee Hong Ki Has Firm Response To Fan’s Comment About Former Bandmate Choi Jong Hoon
FTISLAND’s Lee Hong Ki had a firm response to a comment regarding his former bandmate Choi Jong Hoon. On May 30, Lee Hong Ki shared a photo on his personal Instagram account with the caption “Back to home… I’ll miss you.” He can be seen posing for the camera in a fluorescent tracksuit amidst a… Continue reading FTISLAND’s Lee Hong Ki Has Firm Response To Fan’s Comment About Former Bandmate Choi Jong Hoon