On the very weekend that the remaining members of BIGBANG kicked off a massive world tour to commemorate their 20th anniversary, the recent status of former member Seungri was captured abroad, creating a surreal contrast. The sight of those who once shared the glory on the same stage spending their weekend in such vastly different settings has captured public attention.

According to footage released by local Vietnamese digital media, Seungri attended the opening event of a complex cultural space at an opera house in Hanoi, Vietnam, on August 20th. Footage of him arriving in the rain, escorted by bodyguards, spread quickly across domestic and international social media. While his slightly fuller appearance caught some eyes, the real point of public focus lay elsewhere.

An interesting point is that his name cannot be found on any official guest lists or promotional photos released by the event organizers. Because of this, speculation among local media and netizens suggests he may have been invited unofficially to avoid public backlash. It is a repeat of his behavior of lingering around overseas clubs and event venues, even after causing social controversy and retiring from the entertainment industry.

This appearance notably coincided exactly with the time G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung began their 20th-anniversary world tour in Goyang. While the remaining members enjoyed a grand celebration with fans on stage, the dramatic contrast—leaving one as an unofficial guest at an overseas event where he wasn't even listed—leaves a bitter aftertaste.

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