Darren Wang is among the names involved in the scandal surrounding Seungri. The Taiwanese actor vehemently denied all allegations connecting him to the former Big Bang member's activities.
In a report from Yahoo! News, Wang's rep released a statement following speculations that the actor himself has invested in the night club owned by Seungri. There are even talks suggesting that they have been hanging out together since 2015.
What is more, Darren Wang was recently spotted with the former Big Bang member at a Korean night club back in January. A photo has found its way online and has gone viral ever since. The image, in particular, implies the connection between the two.
According to the statement released by the Taiwanese actor's representative, the rumors and speculations circulating online have heavily affected his image and reputation. Also, the rep clarified that he is not involved in the scandal involving Seungri and, thus, "opposes" all wrongful acts.
The rep further stated in the statement that internet forums and media "immediately stop the dissemination." The so-called "transmission" of these false claims is, according to the statement, unacceptable.
Darren Wang's rep also asks the public to stop believing in these rumors. And for people who try to spread these speculations, they can expect some legal actions from him and the agency.
According to AllKpop, Darren Wang decided to cancel his upcoming press conference meant for his new movie called Playful Kiss. The film is slated to hit Korea on March 22.
Just a day before the aforementioned event, AUD, Wang's film distribution company, said that the press conference had been canceled "due to internal conflicts." The company also asks for an apology for the sudden change in schedule.
The publication stated that the company did not necessarily reveal the exact reason for the cancelation. However, there are those who assume that it has something to do with Wang's involvement with Seungri's investigation.
Darren Wang's agency, in a separate press release, clarified that the artist and Seungri are just normal friends. The actor did not engage in any immoral acts that the former Big Bang member is being accused of.
Following the allegations, Seungri at first denied the allegations, with YG Entertainment calling them fake and fabricated. However, the police were able to confirm and, thus, said that the Korean singer violated the country's Anti-Prostitution laws. Eventually, the artist decided to retire from the entertainment industry, with the agency holding an upcoming shareholders meeting.
