Former BIGBANG Member Seungri Faces New Assault Allegation Three Years After Prison Release

Former BIGBANG member Seungri (Lee Seung-hyun; 이승현) is once again embroiled in controversy. Following the uproar caused by the "Burning Sun incident," he now faces a new complaint alleging he committed special assault against a man in his 30s. Police have confirmed receipt of the case and launched an investigation.

According to Korean media reports, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station received a complaint against Lee Seung-hyun on August 26, seeking to hold him accountable for "special assault." Police stated that the complainant's statement has not yet been fully taken, and they are still confirming the exact time, location, and other details of the alleged incident. The investigation is ongoing to clarify the facts of the case.

It is understood that Lee Seung-hyun is accused of getting into a conflict with a man in his 30s while dining at a restaurant in Seoul's Gangnam district, and allegedly assaulting him. Police are currently investigating the detailed circumstances of the incident, including the cause of the dispute between the two parties and the specific situation at the time. The case remains under investigation.

The allegations are still subject to police investigation and clarification. The actual facts of the case and whether criminal liability is involved will depend on the subsequent investigation results.

Seungri has been involved in numerous controversies in the past. Following the outbreak of the "Burning Sun incident" in 2019, police investigations uncovered multiple charges against him, including habitual gambling, arranging sexual services for overseas investors, distributing illegally filmed explicit images of women, and operating an entertainment establishment without a license.

Ultimately, Seungri was indicted on a total of nine charges by prosecutors and sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison, which he served. After his release in early 2023, Seungri began to resume his former life and announced his retirement from the entertainment industry to pursue business ventures. Since then, he has been spotted multiple times in Southeast Asian locations, including Hanoi, Vietnam, continuously drawing public attention.

As for the detailed circumstances of this latest special assault complaint, police investigation and clarification are still pending. Whether Seungri is involved in any related criminal liability will depend on the subsequent investigation results.