An investigative report has unveiled new claims involving the Burning Sun nightclub. Photo: Handout

K-pop sex scandal: Burning Sun nightclub linked to underage trafficking, violent abuse by VIP clients, further exposing mistreatment of South Korean women

Burning Sun reportedly provided secret sites and services for its top clients, including men from powerful Korean families
A police officer tasked with investigating Burning Sun was also alleged to have been in collusion with the establishment

Topic | K-pop scandals

Crystal Tai

Published: 8:29pm, 25 Apr, 2019

Updated: 12:48pm, 26 Apr, 2019

An investigative report has unveiled new claims involving the Burning Sun nightclub. Photo: Handout

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Crystal Tai

Crystal covers business trends and cultural criticism, with a special focus on Northeast Asia, for the Asia desk. Before joining the SCMP, she contributed to Quartz, i-D Magazine, Monocle, Wallpaper, Lonely Planet and other publications. Her broadcast commentary has been featured on BBC Radio, CGTN and other media.