Who is Seungri?
Born in 1990, Seungri debuted in 2006 as the youngest member of BIGBANG, the YG Entertainment boy band behind hits including "Lies" (2007), "Haru Haru" (2012) and "Bang Bang Bang" (2016). He began solo activities in 2008 with "Strong Baby," produced by bandmate G-Dragon, and released his first full-length solo album, "The Great Seungri," in July 2018, holding his first solo concerts in Seoul the…
Seungri, born in 1990, entered the entertainment industry in 2006 as a member of the popular boy band BIGBANG, affiliated with YG Entertainment. Some of their hit songs include "Lies" (2007), "Haru Haru" (2012), and "Bang Bang Bang" (2016). Following his departure from the band in 2008, Seungri embarked on a solo career, releasing his debut album, "The Great Seungri," in July 2018 and performing in solo concerts the following month.
However, his image as a young entrepreneur was tarnished in early 2019 when reports emerged of an assault at the Burning Sun nightclub, a venue where Seungri served as a director. These allegations soon escalated into accusations of drug use, police collusion, and attempts to arrange sexual services for foreign investors. On March 10, 2019, Seungri was arrested and charged with brokering prostitution.
He announced his retirement from the entertainment industry the following day, and YG Entertainment terminated his exclusive contract on March 13. In January 2020, Seungri was indicted, and he enlisted in the military a month later. In August 2021, a military court sentenced him to three years in prison.
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