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Seungri Faces Aggravated‑Assault Complaint Over Gangnam Restaurant Dispute

Verification by Seoul Gangnam Police Station could lead to questioning or charges.

Overview

  • A man in his 30s filed a criminal complaint alleging aggravated assault on Aug. 26, and police at Seoul Gangnam Police Station say they are verifying the claim.
  • Authorities have not released detailed findings and had not publicly questioned Seungri as of the latest reports.
  • Seungri says the August 8 dispute began when an intoxicated patron pressed to join his table, and he admits he held a liquor bottle but denies swinging it or threatening the other man.
  • He says he has secured CCTV footage, text messages and witness statements, will cooperate with investigators and is considering a counter‑complaint for false accusation.
  • The allegation has renewed public scrutiny because Seungri was convicted in the 2019 Burning Sun case, served an 18‑month sentence and was released in February 2023.