Kim Junsu, former member of TVXQ, recently opened up about a troubling blackmail case in which he was targeted by a female streamer. The incident involves the streamer extorting Kim for over ₩800 million KRW (about $569,000 USD), including secretly recording intimate audio files of the singer.

Official Statement and Public Confession

Following the reports, Kim Junsu’s agency released an official statement confirming that he is indeed a victim in this case. The agency revealed that there were multiple victims involved and that Kim Junsu had decided to take legal action against the perpetrator.

“We want to inform you that Kim Junsu is the victim. Kim Junsu has also revealed that there are many other victims of streamer A’s threats and extortion, and that is why he has decided to take legal action.”
— Palm Tree Island (Kim Junsu’s agency)

Kim Junsu took to the fan messaging app Bubble to share his personal thoughts and reassure his fans.

Honest Reflections from Kim Junsu

In a series of messages, Kim explained how he had been dealing with the blackmail for five years and why he felt it was time to speak out.

“Hey guys~~ I’m sorry to surprise you with this type of news, but I’ve been threatened for five years, and I couldn’t hold it in anymore.”
— Kim Junsu

He continued to express his feelings, acknowledging that the situation had been difficult for him, but that the police had taken the case seriously and arrested the perpetrator.

“That’s why I made up my mind. They were eventually arrested after the police concluded that the crime was serious, and they are currently undergoing a detention review. Yes, I should have done it sooner, but I knew articles about this weren’t going to be good for us. But I do wonder if the news title they chose was their best option.”
— Kim Junsu

Moving Forward and Seeking Justice

Kim Junsu also reflected on how the experience impacted his life and how it led him to avoid personal meetings and stay focused on his work. He expressed his confidence in clearing his name, emphasizing that he had done nothing wrong.

“But I am confident. I have done nothing wrong and this is about something from five years ago. Since then, I thought that even something like this was my fault and didn’t meet anyone. Since we can only know the intention of someone after it’s been exposed…so it’s been five years since I promised myself that I wouldn’t meet anyone unless it was for business…”
— Kim Junsu

He also mentioned the police’s surprise that the perpetrator had been living freely and how the situation had been a source of strength for him.

“The police even said they were shocked that this person was walking around in public freely, so that’s why I gained confidence. I was caught as a suspect, and it’s sad to see that because I am a public figure, you have to see all these articles. I’m fine~”
— Kim Junsu

Reassurance to Fans

In his final message, Kim revealed that there were six other victims of the blackmailer, which pushed him to speak out.

“I wanted you to only see good articles, but I’m sorry that it isn’t. But because there were six other victims aside from myself in this case, I couldn’t hold it in any longer. You all know I’m someone that does what they say they will do!”
— Kim Junsu

Legal Action in Progress

Kim Junsu’s brave decision to share his experience sheds light on the extent of the blackmail and extortion scheme. Fans are hopeful for a swift resolution as the case moves forward legally.

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