Korean media reported that Seungri, a former member of the group BIGBANG, was allegedly spotted at a club in Bali. These reports quickly spread across social media and online communities, sparking frustration and anger among netizens regarding Seungri's behavior.
On August 12, a forum titled "Seungri And His Group Appear At Bali Club: 'Do You Want To Hang Out In Our Dorm?'" was established by Korean netizens. The forum referenced an article from Korean news outlet Maeil Kyungjae, which reported on Seungri's supposed club sightings in Bali, Indonesia, with his friends.
Maeil Kyungjae's report stated that Seungri was seen at a Bali club on the 10th of August. According to a video clip obtained by the outlet, Seungri was allegedly seen talking to one or two women, who were presumed to be Korean.
In the clip, one of the women is heard asking, "Seunghyeon (Seungri's real name), will you buy it for me?" to which Seungri allegedly responded, "I'll buy it for you, I'll buy it." A person from the group is also reported to have said to the tourists, "Our dorm is just 5 minutes away, let's go and have fun together."
The coverage has incited strong reactions among Korean netizens, many of whom expressed their contempt for the former idol's alleged actions at the club. Here are some of their comments :
"He's still not dead?"
"At this point, this has to be a disease."
"People never change, he's the perfect example of that saying."
"He really needs to get banned from entering South Korea again."
"Can we just give him the death sentence if Burning Sun happens again?"
"Why is he like that?"
"Ew. Please send him back to the military."
In another thread, international fans also reacted strongly to the news, with some suggesting that Seungri should receive a travel ban, while others expressed concern for the women involved. Here are some of their reactions :
"Can someone make a FundMe for his head? I will gladly donate. Also, Korea, you love pride, reputation, or whatever, so ban him from traveling."
"They just never learn."
"This id**t is going to end up in prison once more in the next five years, mark my words."
"Everyone knew that neither he, nor any of his friends, would change and that's why their short sentences were ridiculous."
"I just hope the women are aware of who they're meeting and that they stay safe."
"Disgusting. He needs to be castrated."
"I hate this guy with all my being."
On X (formerly Twitter), the news began trending within the K-pop community, with several users sharing their thoughts .
Indonesia, how are you just letting criminals come to your country like what the fuck. Any girl in this asshole's vicinity is in mortal danger. They'll either be fed GHB and be trafficked or be trafficked and fed GHB. That's it. https://t.co/lsMIEZGigX
