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Ex BigBang Member Seungri, 33, Looks Unrecognisable From His K-Pop Idol Days After Serving 18-Month Jail Term

Many of his fans were super excited to get an update about their idol, who was released from jail earlier this year.

Ex BigBang Member Seungri, 33, Looks Unrecognisable From His K-Pop Idol Days After Serving 18-Month Jail Term

Former BigBang member Seungri has been spotted out and about in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand after completing his jail term in February.

For those who don’t remember, Seungri was sentenced to 18-months' jail in 2020 whenn he was found guilty of sexual bribery and embezzlement his involvement in the Burning Sun scandal.

Seungri, who has now retired from showbiz, celebrated his 33rd birthday last week and was joined by his pals at a party held in Thailand.

Thai star Karoon Sosothikul took to Instagram to post pictures from the birthday bash, along with the caption: “Say Happy 33rd Birthday to my boy, SEUNGRI🎂🎂🎂🎉🎉🎉!!! All the best to u bratha! Love loads always 🤜🏻❤️🤛🏻!!!”

They even had a cake specially made for his birthday

Netizens pointed out that Seungri appeared happy and that he had also gained weight, with many saying that they almost couldn't recognise the K-pop idol.

That didn't stop many of Seungri’s devoted fans from thanking Karoon for the update, expressing how much they missed their idol.

Others also professed their undying support for Seungri, with some saying they’ll “patiently wait for the day he returns to the stage”.

According to reports, Seungri now spends his time hanging out and partying with his friends at clubs these days.

He was said to have dated two girls at the same time during a trip to Bali. He was later mocked by Korean netizens for being a “master of time management”

Despite everything that has happened, Seungri still has a strong fan following, with many of them taking out advertisements in their respective countries to send him their wishes on his special day.

An ad bought by Seungri's fans was played at a mall in the Philippines

Photos: Xuan.my, KongKaroon/ Instagram, KWONI04/ Twitter

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