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Former Big Bang member and controversial K-pop star Seungri has denied an aggravated assault allegation after a man in his 30s filed a complaint against him.
Reacting to the allegations, he admitted that he held a liquor bottle during a dispute but insists he neither swung it nor threatened the man.
On Thursday, September 10, police shared that they received a complaint on August 26, accusing the former K-pop idol, whose real name is Lee Seung-hyun, of aggravated assault, with reports sharing that the authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.
What led to Seungri's assault allegation?
The former singer was dining with two acquaintances at a restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, when an intoxicated man repeatedly asked to join them. An argument broke out after he declined the request, according to his account.
"It is true that I held a liquor bottle while telling him that I did not want him to join us, but I did not swing it or threaten him," Seungri said.
He maintained that the two later drank together, exchanged contact information and parted on amicable terms.
According to Seungri, the man also sent him a message several hours later saying he would bring a business proposal the following week.
Seungri said he has secured surveillance footage and witness accounts related to the incident and intends to cooperate with police if questioned.
He is also considering filing a countercomplaint.
What happened to Seungri?
Seungri left the renowned boy band Big Bang and the entertainment industry in 2019 after becoming a key figure in the disturbing Burning Sun scandal, that embroiled the K-pop industry.
He was subsequently indicted on a total of nine charges, including arranging prostitution, prostitution, violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, habitual gambling, violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes through embezzlement, and instigating special assault.
The Supreme Court finalised his sentence at one year and six months in prison, and he was released in February 2023 after serving his term.
He was released in February 2023 after completing his sentence.
