Seungri, a member of Korean boy group Big Bang, took to social media to announce his retirement from the entertainment industry.

This, amid the police investigation over allegations that he solicited prostitutes for foreign men investing in his business back in 2015.

• Bigbang's Seungri denies soliciting prostitutes for investors

On Monday, Seungri (born Lee Seung-hyun) posted a message on his personal Instagram account, expressing his intent to retire.

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He also thanked all the fans for their support for the past 10 years.

THIS JUST IN: #Seungri wrote on his Instagram that he will end his showbiz career amid ongoing investigation over his alleged sex bribery.
"I think it is right for me to retire from this industry. I will cooperate to ongoing investigation and clarify every suspicion," he wrote.

— Kpop Herald (@Kpop_Herald) March 11, 2019

Seungri's agency, YG Entertainment, has yet to release a statement about the issue.

The Korean star is in the middle of an investigation on allegations that he solicited prostitutes for investors for his businesses.

He was also tagged in the investigation on Burning Sun for drug abuse and sexual abuse.

The club closed down earlier this month.

Seungri had apologized for the scandal during one of of the legs of his current tour, which included a stop in Manila in January.

He is expected to start his mandatory military service on March 25 as an active duty soldier.