Seungri, former member of BIGBANG, has recently stirred up controversy by using the group’s name at a birthday bash.

In January, Seungri made headlines when he expressed his intention to bring G-Dragon to a restaurant event in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, while dancing to “GOOD BOY” by GD X Taeyang.

Seungri, who debuted with BIGBANG in 2006, enjoyed immense popularity during their active years and later gained recognition for his ‘Seungtsby (Seungri and Gatsby)’ persona.

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However, in 2019, he became embroiled in the Burning Sun scandal, facing charges ranging from soliciting prostitution to embezzlement.

After a protracted legal battle, the Supreme Court confirmed his sentence of 1 year and 6 months in May 2022.

He served his term in a civilian correctional facility and was released in February of the following year.

Despite announcing his retirement from the group in March 2019, stating he would leave the group to maintain the group’s legacy, Seungri continues to leverage the group’s fame for overseas events.

This ongoing involvement has prompted mixed reactions from netizens, with some questioning his choices and others expressing frustration at the continued association with BIGBANG’s legacy.

Netizens commented, “He’s so brazen,” “Wow… Just wow,” “Without the ‘Big Bang’ title, he would’ve been nothing. Lucky Seungri,” “I think Big Bang should sue him for defamation, lol,” “Seungri is so brazen,” “Why won’t he just live quietly?” “He’s going around like that so that he can start another business,” “He’s shameless,” and “If he’s going to go to these events, he should just sing his solo tracks, not BIGBANG’s.”

As the controversy unfolds, stay tuned for more updates on this matter!

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BTS’s V is creating major buzz in Indonesia once again, and this time, it’s all thanks to his role as a global ambassador for the financial platform SimInvest!

In March 2023, V was chosen as the face of the Indonesian investment platform, and he continues to hold the title for the second consecutive year. SimInvest has seen impressive growth thanks to V’s loyal fanbase, particularly among the younger generation. The platform expressed their delight, revealing that V’s influence has played a huge role in their success.

For 2024, the platform is making an exciting move by adding legendary actor Jackie Chan as a co-ambassador alongside V. SimInvest hopes that this partnership will boost the platform’s appeal even further and help build trust among a wider audience.

To celebrate the incredible growth, SimInvest threw an event in Jakarta from January 16 to 24. They set up a special booth at the MRT station where fans could grab exclusive V-themed merchandise and enjoy free coffee. As expected, the turnout was massive, with fans flooding the station and forming long lines. The crowd was so large that the event had to be paused multiple times for safety reasons, as SimInvest had to manage the growing number of fans. Both the company and the fans were in awe of the overwhelming "V-effect"!

V’s popularity in Indonesia is undeniable. On Instagram, he was recently ranked as the second most influential celebrity in the world—just behind Cristiano Ronaldo. He also tops the search volume charts on Indonesia’s Google Trends for Korean stars.

This isn’t the first time V has caused a stir in Indonesia. Back in 2021, during BTS's ambassadorship with Hyundai Motors at the Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), a "Hyundai x BTS" photo booth saw V being the most popular member with attendees. Fans couldn’t get enough of the global superstar!

It’s clear that V’s impact in Indonesia—and globally—continues to grow stronger, with fans everywhere eager to show their love for the K-pop icon!

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