VI (former BIGBANG) to open club in Hong Kong? Hong Kong government: ”No visa application was made”

In response to local media reports that VI (real name Lee Seung Hyo, 34), a former member of the Korean idol group "BIGBANG," is planning to open a club in Hong Kong,
According to the Hong Kong South China Morning Post (SCMP) on the 24th (local time), a Hong Kong government spokesperson said that VI's name
Although they did not release a statement, they said, "We have never received a visa application from a former Korean celebrity." They continued, "We have also never received an application for a work visa from this person."
The Hong Kong government has taken a firm stance on approving work visas for VIs. A spokesman said, "Relevant departments will only approve work visa applications from those who are qualified.
Previously, Hong Kong media reported that VI was planning to buy a luxury house and open a club in Hong Kong despite the Burning Sun incident.
Recently, following the release of a documentary by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) that focused on the Burning Sun incident, his recent status was reported on social media, and local media
There were many reports that VI had settled in Hong Kong. VI also ran the club "Burning Sun" when he was a member of BIGBANG in Korea. However, he was unable to get funding from this club.
He was found guilty of embezzling women and arranging sex trafficking for foreign investors. He was released in February last year after serving one year and six months in prison for the Burning Sun case.
Since then, VI has been making references to BIGBANG at overseas events and other occasions.