Provide a New Perspective, Documentary Film 'BURNING SUN' Reveals Controversial Video Clips of Seungri from BIGBANG - Heroic Actions of Goo Hara

Kapanlagi.com - The BBC World Service investigative team, BBC Eye, has just released a documentary film titled 'BURNING SUN' that immediately caused a sensation among the public. This documentary film reveals the horrifying journey of two Korean female journalists who uncovered a sex scandal involving top K-Pop stars.

The one-hour documentary film, directed by Kai Lawrence and produced by Monica Garnsey, Mustafa Khalili, and Kavita Puri, with Marc Perkins as the editor, tells the story of journalists Park Hyo Sil and Kang Kyung Yoon who uncover the truth about the disturbing sex scandal with great personal sacrifice. Check it out for more details!

1. The Beginning of the Jung Joon Young Case

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This documentary film begins with Park Hyo Sil's coverage in 2016 about the accusations against Jung Joon Young for secretly recording his girlfriend "Kyung Mi" in the film or so-called "molka" (Korean abbreviation for hidden camera) while they were having sex at the star's house. Worried about the potential spread of the video, Kyung Mi reported the incident to the police.

Two days later, Jung Joon Young was interrogated by the authorities. However, Jung Joon Young refused to hand over his phone to the police for forensic examination and chose to surrender it to a private forensic company.

2. Forensic Manipulation in the Case

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The documentary film then reveals recordings where Jung Joon Young's lawyer tried to manipulate the forensic company to claim that his client's phone data was "impossible to recover". Later, the BBC reported that KBS's lawyer contacted Kyung Mi because Jung Joon Young was starring in the popular variety show Two Days And One Night on that channel. They said that Kyung Mi could face heavy punishment for false accusations if enough evidence of Jung Joon Young's crime was not found.

Upon hearing the news, Kyung Mi withdrew her lawsuit and issued a public statement stating that Jung Joon Young did not commit any wrongdoing. Afterward, Jung Joon Young and his agency held a press conference to clear the star's name.

3. Journalists Become Victims

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This alleged manipulation creates a narrative that portrays Jung Joon Young as a victim of false accusations and negatively impacts the media and journalists reporting on the case. When the accusations against Jung Joon Young were withdrawn, the public instead attacked Park Hyo Sil, resulting in severe online harassment and personal trauma for the journalist, including two miscarriages.

Park Hyo Sil, the journalist covering the Jung Joon Young case, said, "This creates a narrative where the media is the villain, and I bear the brunt of it."

4. Leaked New Evidence

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BBC then covered the scandal that resurfaced in 2019 when new evidence leaked from Jung Joon Young's phone reached Kang Kyung Yoon, an SBS journalist. The phone data revealed explicit videos and messages involving Jung Joon Young and other K-Pop stars, including Choi Jong Hoon. These messages discussed sexual harassment in detail and hinted at protection from a senior figure in the police force.

According to BBC, the documentary film 'BURNING SUN' depicts how the seemingly 'untouchable' status of celebrities began to crumble due to the relentless pursuit of truth by Kang Kyung Yoon. Her revelations encouraged other victims to come forward, leading to significant legal actions against the involved stars. Although ultimately achieving justice, Kang Kyung Yoon also faced intense attacks like Park Hyo Sil.

5. Involvement of Seungri, former BIGBANG member

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In addition to Jung Joon Young and Choi Jong Hoon, another name from the K-Pop industry who played a significant role in this scandal is none other than Seungri, former member of BIGBANG. The former idol is associated with the Burning Sun club and is suspected to be a member of a chat group that shares illegal sex videos.

Seungri was eventually found guilty of organizing sex trafficking, illegal gambling, and several other charges, resulting in a short prison sentence of one and a half years. However, there are many different perspectives regarding Seungri's involvement, which has led to him still receiving strong support until his release from prison.

6. Controversial Video Excerpts

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However, new excerpts from the documentary film 'BURNING SUN' provide a fresh perspective on Seungri's position in this major scandal. Seungri is revealed to have responded to the illegal sex videos taken by individuals involved in the chat, knowing what his friends and colleagues were doing.

In the footage from the documentary, Seungri can be seen yelling at a woman as if he is about to hit her. Furthermore, Seungri grabs the woman's wrist and tries to pull her, even though she appears to resist.

7. Heroic Actions of Goo Hara

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This documentary film not only highlights the stars who were involved in the scandal, but also key figures in helping to bring justice to the victims. One of them is the late Goo Hara, who was also a victim of 'molka'. According to Kang Kyung Yoon, Hara contacted her during a crucial moment in the investigation when information about the police officer mentioned in the group chat was needed.

Hara, who was close to Choi Jong Hoon, confirmed that she had seen strange things on the former FT Island guitarist's phone and other celebrities' phones. When Kang Kyung Yoon clearly stated the information she needed, Hara took immediate action by calling Choi Jong Hoon and persuading him to speak to the reporter.

Goo Hara's older brother, Goo Hoin, also confirmed this, as he was sitting next to the idol during the incident. Kang Kyung Yoon was able to record a conversation that led to a major breakthrough in this case and became the main news about the illegal KakaoTalk group chat.

8. Victim of 'Molka' Ex-Boyfriend

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Unfortunately, Goo Hara was also facing problems in her personal life when the case happened, which motivated her to speak up. A year before this scandal broke out, Hara had been a victim of extortion by her ex-boyfriend, who threatened to release a sex video recorded without her consent.

Former Goo Hara was eventually sentenced to one year in prison in August 2019. Many netizens praised Hara's bravery and heroic actions after learning the extent of her role in delivering justice to the victims.

The documentary film 'BURNING SUN' is available on BBC iPlayer in the UK and the BBC World Service YouTube channel for international viewers. The Korean version of this documentary film is also available on the BBC News Korean YouTube channel. In June 2024, 'BURNING SUN' will be aired as a series on the BBC News TV channel.

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