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Weekly Hallyu Newsmakers: BTS' SUGA appears for police questioning in DUI case, V and Jungkook's defamation case against Sojang begins
BTS' SUGA appeared for police questioning for his DUI case this week. Lisa has been confirmed to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards 2024.
BTS' SUGA has been under public scrutiny since he has been under police investigation for drunk driving an electric scooter. The idol appeared for police questiong this week and also publicly apologized for the incident. BLACKPINK's Lisa has been confirmed to perform at the 2024 MTV Video Music Award. Here is everything that happened this week.
BTS' SUGA appears for police questioning
On August 23, BTS' SUGA appeared at the Yongsan Police Station for Police questioning for his driving an electric scooter under the influence case. The rapper bowed in front of the papazari and apologised for the situation. He also took to Weverse and wrote a second apology to his fans and people who have supported him and the public. It was earlier reported that SUGA would be appearing on August 22 but it was later rubbished. The rapper was found on the street on August 6, drunk driving an electric scooter.
BLACKPINK's Lisa to perform at MTV Video Music Awards 2024
On August 21, it was confirmed that BLACKPINK's Lisa will be performing at the MTV Video Music Awards 2024 which is scheduled for September 12. Fans also suspect that Rosalía will be making a surprise appearance on stage. The duo recently came out with their track New Woman. The song has been catching the attention of fans globally as the two international artists collaborated together for the project.
YouTuber Sojang versus BTS' V and Jungkook
BTS members Jungkook and V filed a lawsuit againt the controversial YouTuber Sojang for defamation back in March 2024. The first hearing for the case took place on August 23 at the 12th Civil Division of the Seoul Western District Court. BTS' agency BIGHIT MUSIC accused the YouTuber for producing false information and earning a profit by slandering the idols. Sojang's side argues that the videos did not have the intent of defamation but rather an 'opinion'.
Kim Min Ha, Lee Min Ho and more starrer Pachinko Season 2 premiere
The much-awaited Pachink Season 2 finally premiered on August 23. The drama based on the novel by Min Jin Lee tells the story of a Korean immigrant family across four generations and how they survive. It strives to tell the story of a woman through the ages and her family.
Seo Ye Ji to resume work after a 2 year hiatus
Seo Ye Ji appeared at an event for a cosmetic brand on August 23 marking her first appearance in 2 years. The actress has been on a hiatus since 2021 when she was accused of school bullying. She was also involved in a dating scandal with actor Kim Jung Hyun. The actress is known for her performances in hits like It's Okay to Not Be Okay, Lawless Lawyer and many more.
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