Rotten Mango #373: Burning Sun’s K-Pop Idols Released From Prison - Now Trying To Make Comeback & Open New Club
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Jul 7, 2024 The podcast explores a bizarre burglary involving a stolen safe of a k-pop idol's old phones, raising questions about hidden contents. It uncovers the infamous Burning Sun scandal, where vulnerable women were exploited by k-pop idols and powerful figures. Additionally, it discusses various scandals and controversies surrounding k-pop idols, including misconduct, cyberbullying, and legal battles in the industry.
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Burning Sun Employee Texts
- Text messages between Burning Sun employees revealed they were incentivized to bring drugged women to VIPs.
- Seungri and other K-pop idols used the club as a "playground" to victimize women and attract investors.
KakaoTalk Group Chat
- A KakaoTalk group chat involving male idols contained videos and photos of them having sex with seemingly unconscious women.
- Seungri was confirmed to be part of the chat, despite initial denials from fans.
Goo Hara's Assistance and Death
- Reporter Kang investigated Burning Sun and received help from Goo Hara, who knew an idol involved in the chat.
- After helping Kang, Goo Hara was found dead in her apartment.