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According to police investigators, a network of
pop stars, businessmen and police are alleged to have colluded
and enabled tax evasion, bribery, and prostitution at some of
the glitziest clubs in Seoul's swanky Gangnam district.
Yang Hyun-suk, founder of YG Entertainment which manages top
artists such as Big Bang, Blackpink and others, appeared for
questioning at a Seoul police station.
"I will sincerely explain my position to the police," Yang told
reporters before entering the station.
Police declined to comment on what they said was an ongoing
investigation.
Yang, himself a former legendary performer, resigned as YG's
chief producer in June and has denied accusations over drug and
sex scandals involving some of his artists.
The scandal intensified in March when Seungri, a 28-year-old
member of YG's boyband Big Bang, quit showbiz over sex bribery
accusations, prompting police investigations and the resignation
of three other K-pop stars.
Seungri was questioned by police on Wednesday and declined to
comment.
Yang is the biggest shareholder of YG, which he established in
1996. His brother Yang Min-suk, the firm's chief executive, has
also resigned.
YG Entertainment is among the top K-Pop record labels but its
shares have more than halved in value this year due to the
scandal.
(Reporting by Hyonhee Shin; Additional reporting by Daewoung Kim
and Hayoung Choi; Editing by Darren Schuettler)
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