Seungri’s name is back in the spotlight after the release of a BBC World Service documentary about the Burning Sun case. The documentary sheds light on Seungri’s role and includes a video showing his inappropriate behavior towards a woman. This has sparked discussions among netizens worldwide.
Seungri’s Bio
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- Stage name: Seungri
- Original name: Lee Seung Hyun
- Other names: Victory, VI
- Place of birth: Gwangju, South Korea
- Date of birth: December 12, 1990
- Citizenship: South Korea
- Active years: 2005 – 2019
- Occupation: Singer, actor, songwriter, businessman
Background and Career Journey
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Lee Seung Hyun, known as Seungri, started as a talented dancer and singer in the dance group Il Hwa. Before joining YG Entertainment, he appeared on Let’s Coke Play! Battle Shinhwa. He studied at Chung-Ang University in 2010 but didn’t finish his degree. Seungri later continued his education at Gukje Digital University after joining BIGBANG. He began his mandatory military service on March 9, 2020, but did not complete it.
Seungri debuted with BIGBANG on August 19, 2006. He later pursued acting, appearing in films like Nineteen (2009) and dramas such as Haru (2010). He also served as a judge on the survival show MIXNINE (2017) and hosted Show! MusicCore (2008).
Discography and Filmography
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Albums
- Let’s Talk About Love (2013)
- The Great Seungri (2018)
Mini Albums
- VVIP (2011)
- Let’s Talk About Love (2013)
Singles
- “Strong Baby” (2008) feat. G-Dragon
- “What Can I Do?” (2011)
- “VVIP” (2011)
- “Gotta Talk to U” (2013)
- “The Feelings Painted in the Sky” (2013)
- “1, 2, 3!” (2018)
- “Where R U From” (2018) feat. Song Mino
Soundtracks
- “We Run Dis” (2016) feat. PKCZ – OST. High & Low: The Movie
- “Faded” (2018) – OST. Love Only
Films
- Nineteen (2009) as Park Min Seo
- Why Did You Come to My House? (2009) as Park Ji Min
- Big Bang Made
- High & Low: The Movie (2016) as Lee
- Love Only (2018) as Winson/Yun Sheng
Dramas
- Haru (2010)
- Lights and Shadows (2011) as Ahn Jae Su
- Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo (2013) as Kim Yong Dong
- Yubikoi
Kimini Okuru Message(2013) as Han Seung Ho - Angel Eyes (2014) as Teddy Seo
Achievements
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Seungri has achieved several awards as a soloist, including:
- Popularity Award – The Musical Awards 2009
- Hallyu Star Award – Korea China International Film Festival 2018
- Scene Stealer Award – SBS Entertainment Awards 2018
Seungri’s career has been impressive, but the Burning Sun scandal has overshadowed his achievements. It’s essential to acknowledge his contributions to the entertainment industry while also recognizing the serious allegations he faces. As fans and observers, we must balance our admiration for his talent with a critical view of his actions.