BBC documentary 'Burning Sun' exposes Seungri, other K-pop idols in scandal involving prostitution, police collusion

According to the documentary, Seungri used his business connections in the police force and with investors to become a 'major player in the lucrative business of Gangnam nightclubs'. Photo: YouTube

A new documentary released by the British Broadcasting Corporation has put a spotlight on the Korean entertainment industry scandal that first erupted in 2019 involving several popular K-pop idols, including Seungri of the group Big Bang.

Titled Burning Sun: Exposing The Secret K-Pop Chat Groups, the BBC documentary explored the secret chat groups uncovered by two Korean journalists detailing the alleged sexual predation engaged in by some idols at that time – including prostitution, sexual assault, distribution of illegally acquired photos or videos, and drug dealing, among others, in collusion with some members of the police force.