{
  "id": 6691288,
  "title": "Former BIGBANG members face police probe, concert cancellation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/former-bigbang-members-face-police-probe-concert-cancellation-6691288",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T02:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260911/former-bigbang-members-face-police-probe-concert-cancellation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former BIGBANG members Seungri and T.O.P. are facing contrasting fates as a criminal complaint against Seungri and a cancellation of T.O.P.'s concert draw attention. According to prosecutors, Seungri faces charges of aggravated assault following an incident at a restaurant in Seoul's Gangnam District on August 26th. The complaint alleges Seungri assaulted a man in his 30s, though Seungri maintains he only picked up a liquor bottle and did not threaten anyone. In an interview with Ilgan Sports, Seungri expressed confusion over the accuser's sudden change in demeanor and noted that they later shared a table and communicated amicably. Seungri has stated his intention to fully cooperate with the investigation to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, T.O.P.'s concert has been canceled, highlighting the differing outcomes for the former bandmates.",
  "summary": "Amid news that former BIGBANG member Seungri faces a criminal complaint for aggravated assault, the cancellation of T.O.P's concert is also drawing attention to the contrasting fortunes of the former bandmates. The Seoul Gangnam Police Station said Thursday it received a criminal complaint on Aug. 26 seeking charges against Seungri for aggravated assault. The complaint alleges Seungri assaulted a…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Former BIGBANG members face police probe, concert cancellation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/former-bigbang-members-face-police-probe-concert-cancellation",
        "published": "2026-09-11T02:47:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}