Seungri says, "Killing you is no big deal"... Caught threatening multiple times with a soju bottle

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As singer Seungri faces charges of aggravated assault, CCTV footage capturing the situation at the time of the incident has been released. The video captures Seungri swinging a soju bottle multiple times.On the 23rd, JTBC exclusively released CCTV footage of the incident that occurred last month between Seungri and a man in his 30s, identified as A, at a restaurant in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul.According to the report, A filed a complaint against Seungri and others with the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul on the 26th of last month. A claims that while drinking alone at a restaurant in Cheongdam-dong in the early hours of the 8th of last month, he was assaulted, threatened, and confined by Seungri and his group.The released CCTV footage shows Seungri and two men surrounding A, who is sitting in a chair.During this process, Seungri is captured picking up a soju bottle placed on the table and reaching out his arm, while his companions try to stop him. The footage also captures Seungri making a motion that appears to be kicking something.** Shortly afterward, Seungri was captured on camera appearing to swing his arm while holding a soju bottle again, and JTBC reported that similar actions continued several times thereafter.A claimed to JTBC, Three people stood blocking the passageway to prevent me from leaving and threatened me by swinging a soju bottle, adding, On one occasion, my hand was assaulted while I was blocking and grabbing them.A also alleged that Seungri and his group provoked the argument by first raising the issue of taking photos. In particular, A claimed that Seungri made threatening remarks implying a connection to organized crime, saying, Do you think Im a loser too? Killing you is no big deal.Seungris side holds a different stance. They countered that A had first requested to join them, claiming to have a business idea, and that the argument merely escalated when A refused.While Seungris side acknowledged the fact that he was holding a soju bottle at the time, they maintained that there was no physical contact with A. He also denied the charges of assault and intimidation, claiming that he did not threaten anyone and that he exchanged text messages with A even after the drinking session ended.Seungri, who was previously identified as a key figure in the so-called Burning Sun Gate, was indicted on nine charges including habitual gambling and facilitating prostitution. He was sentenced to one year and six months in prison, served his sentence, and was released in February 2023.With conflicting claims between the complainant and Seungris side regarding this case, the police plan to summon A after the holidays to investigate the specific details of the incident.

As singer Seungri faces charges of aggravated assault, CCTV footage capturing the situation at the time of the incident has been released. The video captures Seungri swinging a soju bottle multiple times.

On the 23rd, JTBC exclusively released CCTV footage of the incident that occurred last month between Seungri and a man in his 30s, identified as "A," at a restaurant in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul.

According to the report, "A" filed a complaint against Seungri and others with the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul on the 26th of last month. "A" claims that while drinking alone at a restaurant in Cheongdam-dong in the early hours of the 8th of last month, he was assaulted, threatened, and confined by Seungri and his group.

The released CCTV footage shows Seungri and two men surrounding "A," who is sitting in a chair.

During this process, Seungri is captured picking up a soju bottle placed on the table and reaching out his arm, while his companions try to stop him. The footage also captures Seungri making a motion that appears to be kicking something.

** Shortly afterward, Seungri was captured on camera appearing to swing his arm while holding a soju bottle again, and JTBC reported that similar actions continued several times thereafter.

A claimed to JTBC, "Three people stood blocking the passageway to prevent me from leaving and threatened me by swinging a soju bottle," adding, "On one occasion, my hand was assaulted while I was blocking and grabbing them."

A also alleged that Seungri and his group provoked the argument by first raising the issue of taking photos. In particular, A claimed that Seungri made threatening remarks implying a connection to organized crime, saying, "Do you think I'm a loser too? Killing you is no big deal."

Seungri's side holds a different stance. They countered that A had first requested to join them, claiming to have a business idea, and that the argument merely escalated when A refused.

While Seungri's side acknowledged the fact that he was holding a soju bottle at the time, they maintained that there was no physical contact with A. He also denied the charges of assault and intimidation, claiming that he did not threaten anyone and that he exchanged text messages with A even after the drinking session ended.

Seungri, who was previously identified as a key figure in the so-called "Burning Sun Gate," was indicted on nine charges including habitual gambling and facilitating prostitution. He was sentenced to one year and six months in prison, served his sentence, and was released in February 2023.

With conflicting claims between the complainant and Seungri's side regarding this case, the police plan to summon A after the holidays to investigate the specific details of the incident.