“Now threats?”… From “BIGBANG” to Yang Hyun Suk former CEO, how long will “YG affair” last?

Former YG Entertainment representative and producer Yang Hyun Suk attended the Seoul Central District Court on the afternoon of the 1st for a trial on suspicion of violating the law on aggravated punishment of specific crimes (threat of retaliation).

Yang Hyun Suk, who participated in the trial, went to court in a Korean MPV car accompanied by two bodyguards. Yang Hyun Suk, who appeared in a black suit and shirt without a tie, kept his mouth firmly closed with a heavy expression throughout.

Yang Hyun Suk is suspected of intimidating "former YG trainee Han Seo Hee", who accused BI (former iKON) of YG, to change his statement at the police. Mr. Han alleges Yang Hyun Suk said, "Reverse the statement. I'll pay you."

At the trial today, Yang Hyun Suk denied all related charges, stating, "I didn't say that."

YG ENTERTAINMENT is an entertainment agency that represents K-POP artists such as 'BIGBANG', 'BLACKPINK', 'WINNER', 'iKON', 'AKMU', and 'TREASURE'. In particular, "BIGBANG" and "BLACKPINK" are gaining popularity not only in Korea but also overseas, gaining fame as global stars.

But apart from this, YG ENTERTAINMENT is also causing all kinds of controversy.

▲ The Burning Sun Incident, BIGBANG, and VI

The “Burning Sun” incident, which began with an assault incident at the club BURNING SUN in early 2019, has caused a stir in society due to sexual assault, sexual entertainment, and other sexual crimes, as well as drug allegations. One of the central figures in this incident was BIGBANG's VI. Due to this incident, VI decided not only to leave the group, but also to declare his retirement from the entertainment industry.

▲ "BIGBANG" TOP sentenced to prison for cannabis smoking

In 2017, TOP of "BIGBANG" was charged with smoking marijuana. TOP pleaded guilty to using cannabis four times and was eventually sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for two years. TOP received even more attention from the public when he was hospitalized for overdosing on nerve stabilizers.

▲ 'iKON' BI's suspicion of drug administration, threats to informants and testimony manipulation controversy

BI of "iKON" was investigated by the police on suspicion of smoking cannabis with Han Seo Hee and buying LSD. In the process, the charges that Yang Hyun Suk, who was the head of YG at the time, pressured Han Seo Hee and threatened him to overturn his testimony came to light.

BI withdrew from the group, terminated his contract with YG, and was sentenced to three years in prison and four years of probation. Yang Hyun Suk is still on trial for testimony manipulation and intimidation.