Seungri Gets Released From Jail — What's Next For the Former BIGBANG Member?
BIGBANG Seungri has been officially released from prison. Regarding his discharge, the release was scheduled two days earlier.
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Seungri Discharged From Jail Earlier Than Expected, Ministry of Justice Confirms News
On February 9, Seungri's release from prison was announced. The former BIGBANG member was discharged after serving 18 months in jail time.
The "Burning Sun" issue was the largest scandal to impact the K-pop industry, due to its bleak nature. Its scandal didn't only affect Seungri, but many idols as well, and caused a domino effect.
The scandal heavily involved Seungri, which led to his prison time. Initially, Seungri was given a three-year sentence, but he was able to lower it down to 18 months.
He was also charged with nine different offenses with his involvement. Previously, Seungri was indicted in January 2020, where he faced charges of gambling, foreign exchange law violation, embezzlement, and prostitution mediation.
It was also reported that Seungri had already served his 1.5-year sentence before enlisting for mandatory military service. Seungri was supposed to be released on February 11, 2023. However, on February 9, the Ministry of Justice revealed that Seungri will be released from prison.
"It's confirmed, former BIGBANG member Seungri was released from Yeoju Prison this morning."
From there, Seungri's future will be determined after settling down. Fans are expectedly curious on what's going to happen with Seungri, after being released.
Seungri's Last Music Release Before The 'Burning Sun' Scandal, Retirement From K-pop
In other news, BIGBANG released their song "Flower Road" which involved Seungri. This marked Seungri's last endeavor with BIGBANG, as well as his final music-affiliated activity with the group.
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Before his resignation from BIGBANG, Seungri was included in "Flower Road," which was released in March 2018. Through the song, the song aims to bid farewell to VIPs, since the members will undergo military service.
In just three days and 14 hours, "Flower Road" sold more than one million copies in China. Regarding his last solo music, Seungri released his first and last album "The Great Seungri" in July 2018. The album's tracks highly involved him since he wrote most of the lyrics, and co-composed its songs.
Fans expressed their thoughts about "Flower Road" online:
"This song never fails to make me cry. I will never leave BIGBANG. I will walk with all of you in this flower road even though it's rocky and we fall many times will keep walking and rise once again."
"Honestly no group in K-pop has voice as distinct as BB. Just one word and I already know who that is."
"When I miss BIGBANG, I listen this song, hope they comeback for VIP. We miss you a lot."
Listen to "Flower Road" here!
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