What to Know About the K-Pop Superstar Facing Charges in a Prostitution Case

In the glossy world of K-pop, any breach of decorum can quickly become a major scandal for the stars — called "idols" — and their legions of fans.

But earlier this week, 28-year-old singer Seungri, one of five members of major K-pop boy group BIGBANG, made headlines when he was charged with supplying prostitutes during the investigation of assault and misconduct between security and a patron at a nightclub that he sat on the board of.

In the glossy world of K-pop, any breach of decorum can quickly become a major scandal for the stars — called "idols" — and their legions of fans. But earlier this week, 28-year-old singer Seungri, one of five members of major K-pop boy group BIGBANG, made headlines when he was charged with supplying prostitutes during the investigation of assault and misconduct between security and a patron at a nightclub that he sat on the board of.