Band Jannabi's Yungeol Under Police Investigation for Alleged Assault on Woman at Drinking Party
[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] Yoon Gyeol, a member of the band Jannabi, is reportedly under police investigation for allegations of assaulting a woman.
According to the police on the 24th, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul received a report on the early morning of the 21st that Yoon assaulted a woman at a bar in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, and is currently investigating him.
At the time, Yoon, who was intoxicated, reportedly spoke to a woman at the drinking party, and when she did not respond, he struck the back of her head. The police have obtained a statement from the victim indicating that she was hit on the head multiple times.
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Meanwhile, Jannabi's agency, Peponi Music, stated on social media, "Yoon Gyeol's contract with Jannabi had already expired before his service as a social service agent, so the contract has been terminated." They added, "He is no longer a member of Jannabi under the contract, but we once again express our regret over this unfortunate incident."
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