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, made his debut in 2006 as the youngest member of BIGBANG, a popular YG Entertainment boy band. Some of their successful songs from that era include "Lies" (2007), "Haru Haru" (2012), and "Bang Bang Bang" (2016). In 2008, Seungri embarked on a solo career with the album "Strong Baby," produced by his bandmate G-Dragon.
In July 2018, he released his first full-length solo album titled "The Great Seungri," followed by his first solo concerts in Seoul the following month. However, Seungri's reputation as a young entrepreneur took a significant hit in early 2019 when allegations of assault at the Burning Sun nightclub in Gangnam District emerged, where he served as a director.
These allegations soon escalated into broader 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. Just a day later, he announced his retirement from show business, and on March 13, his exclusive contract with YG Entertainment was terminated.
In January 2020, Seungri was indicted, and he enlisted in the military about a month later. At a military court, he was sentenced to three years in prison, which was handed down in August 2021.
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