'Assault Dispute' Victory, Soju Bottle in Hand, "I Have Gangsters Behind Me" Threat? Shocking CCTV Footage Captured [Star Issue]

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CCTV footage showing the incident involving BIGBANG former member Victory, who was sued on charges of special assault, has been released.

JTBC reported on the 23rd that it had publicly released CCTV footage capturing the incident between Victory and a man in his 30s, identified as A, at a restaurant in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul Gangnam-gu, last August.

According to JTBC, "The video shows Victory and two other men surrounding A, who was seated on a chair. During the incident, Victory picked up a soju bottle from the table and extended his arm toward A, while those nearby intervened to stop him. Additionally, Victory kicked something with his foot from his seat and later appeared to swing his arm while holding another soju bottle," the report stated.

A claimed, "Victory's group blocked my movement and threatened me." He added, "Three of them stood together, blocking the passage so I couldn't leave, waving a soju bottle while threatening me. At one point, during the process of trying to block and grab it with my hand, I was assaulted." A further alleged, "Victory's group initiated the dispute by raising an issue about photo-taking. Victory said, 'Do you think I'm a loser? I have gangsters behind me, everything is connected. Killing me would be nothing.' He made threatening remarks implying a connection to organized crime and the ability to cause harm," A asserted.

In contrast, Victory's side refuted these claims, stating, "A initially requested to join their table by claiming he had a business idea, and voices were raised during the process of rejecting this request." They continued, "While acknowledging that Victory did hold a soju bottle, they denied hitting A or making any physical contact. There was no threat either. Even after the drinking session ended, A and Victory exchanged text messages," they conveyed.

Previously, it was reported that Seoul Gangnam Police Station received a complaint against Victory on August 26 requesting punishment for special assault charges, and is currently investigating the case. The complaint reportedly contained allegations that Victory assaulted a man in his 30s with whom he was dining at a restaurant in Seoul Gangnam-gu.

Subsequently, Victory explained, "On the morning of August 8, I was having a meal with two acquaintances at a sundae soup restaurant in Gangnam when an intoxicated customer from another table (A) suddenly demanded to join us. Although I refused multiple times, he persisted, insisting on discussing his business idea, and a dispute did occur. Eventually, we joined tables, listened to him, drank together, exchanged phone numbers, and even became like brothers. A even saw me off as I left for home. A few hours later, he sent a message saying he would bring a business plan next week, but then suddenly claimed he was harmed and filed a complaint, which left me bewildered," Victory clarified.

He also stated, "While it is true that I held a bottle while expressing my intention not to join the table, I only held it without swinging or threatening anyone."

Meanwhile, Victory was identified as a central figure in the so-called 'Burning Sun Gate' scandal that erupted in 2018 and was effectively expelled from the entertainment industry.

Victory faced charges including soliciting prostitution, engaging in prostitution, violating the Special Act on Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes, habitual gambling, violating the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, violating the Food Sanitation Act, embezzlement in the course of duty, and violating the Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes, among nine other charges. He was ultimately sentenced to one year and six months in prison and served his sentence.

At the time, Victory was tried while serving as a soldier. After his conviction became final, he was transferred to a civilian prison and was released on February 9, 2023. Following his release, he was spotted in Southeast Asia and other locations.

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