Who is Seungri? Everything You Need to Know

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South Korean Celebrities Born In December

Also Known As: Lee Seung-hyun, V.I

Age: 34 Years, 34 Year Old Males

Family:

father: Lee Yeon-jin

mother: Kang Hyun-sook

siblings: Lee Hanna

Born Country: South Korea

Pop Singers South Korean Men

Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males

City: Gwangju, South Korea

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education: Chung-Ang University

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What is Seungri's involvement in the Burning Sun scandal?

Seungri, a former member of the K-pop group BIGBANG, was embroiled in the Burning Sun scandal in 2019. He faced allegations of facilitating prostitution, illegal drug distribution, and embezzlement in relation to the nightclub Burning Sun, which led to a major scandal in the South Korean entertainment industry.
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Has Seungri been convicted of any crimes related to the Burning Sun scandal?

As of the latest information available, Seungri has been indicted on charges including organizing prostitution, habitual gambling overseas, and violation of the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act. The legal proceedings are ongoing, and he has denied the majority of the allegations against him.
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What is Seungri's current status in the South Korean entertainment industry?

Following the Burning Sun scandal and the subsequent investigations, Seungri announced his retirement from the entertainment industry in March 2019. He has since maintained a low profile and has not been actively involved in any public activities.
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How did Seungri's involvement in the Burning Sun scandal impact BIGBANG as a group?

Seungri's scandal had a significant impact on BIGBANG as a group. The group went on hiatus following the controversy, and their activities as a group have been put on hold. The remaining members have continued their individual pursuits in the entertainment industry.
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Are there any updates on Seungri's legal proceedings related to the Burning Sun scandal?

The legal proceedings concerning Seungri's involvement in the Burning Sun scandal are ongoing. Updates on the case are periodically reported in the media as the investigation continues and court hearings take place.

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Childhood & Early Life

Lee Seung-hyun was born on 12 December 1990, in Gwangju, South Korea. He developed a passion for dancing at an early age.

As a young boy, he appeared in the reality TV show 'Let's Coke Play! Battle Shinhwa' which helped him enter the entertainment industry. Thanks to his appearance in the show, he was invited to audition for the boy band 'Big Bang.'

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Career

Seungri got selected for ‘Big Bang’ along with fellow members G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, and Daesung. Shortly after the band’s formation, their first studio album ‘Big Bang Vol.1- Since 2007' was released in 2006. It contained Seungri's first solo song ‘The Next Day.’

The following year, the group released their first extended play 'Always.' The song 'Lies' became a huge hit and topped many charts for weeks. The band eventually won the 'Song of the Year' award at the 9th ‘Mnet Korean Music Festival’ for the song.

After the success of their first EP, Seungri and his band members began to work on their second EP. Their second EP ‘Hot Issue’ was released in November 2007.

The band’s popularity grew with the release of their third EP ‘Stand Up.’ The single 'Day by Day' became a huge hit, becoming one of the band's most popular singles.

In 2008, Seungri also began his acting career with a role in the musical ‘Sonagi.’ The same year, the band also released their second album ‘Remember.’ It was a huge success, and won ‘Big Bang’ the ‘Seoul Music Award.’

In 2009, Seungri made his film debut, playing a main role in the South Korean-Japanese film ‘Nineteen.’ He also appeared in the film ‘Why Did You Come to My House?’

In order to make a name for himself as a solo artist, Seungri released his first solo EP ‘VVIP’ in 2011. It had two singles ‘VVIP’ and ‘What Can I Do.’ Meanwhile, he also played minor roles in several TV shows, such as ‘Haru’ (2010) and ‘Lights and Shadows’ (2011).

In 2013, he released his second solo EP ‘Let’s Talk About Love.’ It was a huge success and topped multiple charts. The following year, he played a significant role in the TV series ‘Angel Eyes.’ The show was an average success. It was nominated for multiple awards, out of which it won one.

The band’s third studio album ‘Made’ was released in 2016. It was a commercial success. It reached the 172nd position on the ‘US Billboard 200.’ It also topped several charts. The same year, a documentary film titled ‘Big Bang Made’ was also released by the band. It narrated the struggles of the members and their journey since the formation of the band.

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Seungri appeared on the big screen in the 2016 film ‘High & Low: The Movie.’ In his career so far, he has also appeared in several variety shows, such as ‘Popular Women 100’ (2013) and ‘Girls Fighting’ (2016).

Seungri released his first Korean studio album ‘The Great Seungri’ on July 20, 2018. The album housed the track ‘1, 2, 3!’

He was seen in his first Chinese film ‘Bonjour L'amour’ which released on March 2, 2018. The same year, he joined the variety show ‘We Will Channel You’ as a regular cast member.

Seungri has helped establish two branches of a music and dance academy called ‘Plug In Music Academy,’ which is also known as ‘Seungri Academy.’

Major Works

Seungri’s most significant work on the big screen is undoubtedly his role in the 2009 film ‘Nineteen.’ Directed by Jang-Yong Woo, the film revolves around three 19-year-olds who are accused of murder. Apart from Seungri, other actors in the film include T.O.P. (Choi-Seung hun), Huh E-jae, Kim Young-ho, and Lee Young-beom.

His role in the TV series ‘Angel Eyes’ can be regarded as his most important work in his television career. The series aired from April to June 2014. Directed by Park Shin woo, the series revolved around a man and a blind woman who fall in love with each other but are forced to separate because of unfortunate circumstances in their families. The two reunite after several years, but the woman fails to recognize her former lover.

‘Let’s Talk About Love,’ Seungri’s second EP, is his most successful work in his solo musical career till date. It includes singles, such as ‘Let’s Talk About Love,’ ‘Gotta Talk To You,’ and ‘Come to My.’ It peaked at the 4th position on the ‘Japanese Albums Chart,’ and at 1st position on the ‘South Korean Weekly Albums Chart.’

‘Made,’ the third studio album by Seungri’s group ‘Big Bang,’ is the band’s most successful work till date. The album was a huge commercial success, and peaked at the 1st position on several charts. It also peaked at 172nd position on the ‘US Billboard 200,’ and at first position on the ‘US World Albums Charts.’ It sold more than six million copies in China. The album includes singles, such as ‘Let’s Not Fall in Love,’ ‘Bang Bang Bang,’ and ‘Sober.’

Awards & Achievements

Seungri, along with his band, has been nominated for 171 awards, out of which they have won 121 awards, including four ‘Korean Music Awards,’ seven ‘Golden Disk Awards,’ ten ‘Seoul Music Awards,’ and one ‘YouTube Music Award.’

The band won ‘Artist of the Year’ award at the 2008 ‘Mnet Korean Music Festival’ and the 2008 ‘Seoul Music Awards.’

Personal Life

In 2017, there were rumors about him dating one of his Chinese fans.

In 2019, he was involved in the ‘Burning Sun Scandal’ which included drug abuse and arranging sexual favors for investors.

Facts About Seungri

Seungri is known for his love of food and is a talented cook.

Seungri is a skilled dancer and has showcased his impressive dance moves in various music videos and live performances.

Seungri is a successful businessman and entrepreneur, having founded his own ramen restaurant chain and other ventures outside of his music career.

Seungri is multilingual and can speak several languages, including Korean, Japanese, English, and Chinese, which has helped him connect with fans from around the world.

Seungri is known for his sense of humor and playful personality, often bringing laughter to those around him with his witty remarks and antics.

Seungri Biography

You wanted to know

What is Seungri's involvement in the Burning Sun scandal?

Has Seungri been convicted of any crimes related to the Burning Sun scandal?

What is Seungri's current status in the South Korean entertainment industry?

How did Seungri's involvement in the Burning Sun scandal impact BIGBANG as a group?

Are there any updates on Seungri's legal proceedings related to the Burning Sun scandal?