� Article 】 [Burning Sun] Nightclub targeted for alleged drug use to assist sexual violence

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Nearly 20,000 people petition to punish Burning Sun operators

 

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Suspicions of repeated use of date rape drugs at the Burning Sun nightclub in southern Seoul are becoming more serious, after recent testimony alleged club staff drugged young women to help their VIP customers rape them.

A man who claims to be a VIP member of the club said staff at the Burning Sun regularly texted their rich customers to visit as they had women "ready" for them, according to local broadcaster MBC, Wednesday.

He said that on one occasion a staff member sent him a picture of a naked, unconscious woman, adding that she was ready for him.

"They talk like they are talking about food or something. Staff there say they also have sex with women after drugging them so they fall unconscious," he said.

It is suspected that the date rape drug, gamma-hydroxyButrate (GHB), is being frequently administered at the club. The drug acts as a psychoactive neurotransmitter that induces intoxication, mild euphoria and grogginess, as well as consequential memory loss. 

"A few days later, the staffer sent me another text message with a video clip showing an intoxicated woman being raped. He told me the women did not know they were being filmed because they were drugged," the customer said.

He added that he received these kinds of text message and photos once every two weeks for five months until December. They were sent usually at 10 p.m. when the nightclub opened.

The man also revealed that staff at the club select young women to drug for rich Chinese customers who spend 30 million won ($26,661) a visit.

"They told me they drugged young girls for Chinese VIPs and received big tips in return," he said.

Following increased reports of such illegal activity, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency questioned Burning Sun CEO Lee Moon-ho, Wednesday, about the allegations. 

Officer also searched the club Thursday, to seize evidence of the alleged drug use, as well as Yeoksam Police Precinct near the club for alleged corrupt ties with it.

Earlier a customer raised suspicion that police officers there were "protecting" the club operators and overlooking their illegalities. He claimed he was trying to stop the sexual harassment of a female customer but club staff members attacked him. Police officers, whom he called for help, also attacked him instead of apprehending the staffers.

Nearly 20,000 people have signed a petition on Cheong Wa Dae's website calling for a thorough investigation and the punishment of those found responsible.

The club was known as "Seungri's Club," as the member of K-Pop group Big Bang was reportedly the owner. But after this allegation emerged, staff said the star was not an owner but did participate in management of the club.

 

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[Yessey]

Can you enlarge the font?

The font is too small, makes it hard for me to read it.

[Wendii]

CANT WAIT UNTIL THE ALL GO TO JAIL! 😘

[Elscian]

Once every two weeks.... there are a lot of victims out there it seems. They better get severe punishment for this

[LaLisaMakesUSingLaaa]

The club and attackers can burn in hell. I know it sounds harsh but i just can't

[JihyoStoleMyHeartAYAYAY]

mess

[souffleg]

Poor women, it's terrible

[BlinkleBee]

I don't get these men at all. Sorry to say, but there are A Lot of woman who made it their job to have sex with men. Why won't they spend their money on them and need to rape woman who would probably not want to sleep with them and this even drugged.

 

What is it ? Does it gives them the feeling of being superior, more powerful or is it a sign of deeply mental insecurity. These Girls could be their own daughters, sisters or wifes.

 

Whatever it is i know it won't stop, they might close BS and arrest the culprits but men like this will forever exist. This is a sad reality but a fact.

[Chrome]

at this point im just glad nothing happened to my friend who went there a couple of weeks ago

[Timur Sharapov]

After all this mess, I hope girls won't respond agressive of their parents act all overprotective. As a dad I feel very uncomfortable reading about this kind of issues :(. I'd kill those dudes who'd dare to touch my little girl.

[MinAi]

Why do they still let this club open?

[Augusto]

at this point im just glad nothing happened to my friend who went there a couple of weeks ago

Omg Oo

Night clubs in SK look like really dangerous places, tbh. This is not the first time when they are involved into the crime.

[Caridee]

at this point im just glad nothing happened to my friend who went there a couple of weeks ago

Oh my god