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.

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 Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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