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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TWICE’s Jihyo has made headlines after purchasing a building worth a staggering 4 billion won in her 20s.

On May 2, Herald Economy reported that Jihyo bought a building in Seongdong-gu, Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seoul, in early March of last year.

By the end of that month, she had completed the full payment and transferred ownership, with no mortgage attached, suggesting that the property was purchased entirely with cash.

Just a month after the purchase, Jihyo registered as a housing rental business operator and completed the registration for private rental housing.

As a housing rental business operator, she is eligible for tax benefits, such as reduced acquisition tax. However, she is also subject to certain regulations, including a 5% cap on rent increases, compliance with rental periods, and mandatory insurance for tenant deposits.

The building, which was built in 1986, has a land area of 152㎡ (45.98 pyeong) and a total floor area of 330.21㎡ (99.89 pyeong). It includes one basement level and three floors above ground.

The property is situated in Seongsu Strategic Redevelopment Zone 2, an area currently undergoing redevelopment.

Given the area's future potential, it is believed that Jihyo's investment is more focused on the property's long-term value rather than immediate rental income.

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