This week in Korean entertainment, major controversies dominated headlines. From HYBE’s fraud investigation to NewJeans’ legal feud with ADOR, BLACKPINK Jisoo’s family scandal, and Go Min Si’s bullying allegations, here’s a detailed breakdown of the biggest stories.
Go Min Si Denies School Bullying Allegations Actress Go Min Si is accused of bullying, extortion, and verbal abuse by a former middle school classmate. The accuser claims many students and teachers knew about the misconduct and urges her to quit acting. Her agency, Mystic Story, denied the allegations, calling them “groundless.” Despite the controversy, Go Min Si continues her role in the hit drama Tastefully Yours alongside Kang Ha Neul.
go minsi is thirty years old. like i doubt the school bullying claims are true anyways but why wait nearly 15 years to call her a bully 😭
HYBE Under Police Investigation for Alleged IPO Fraud HYBE founder Bang Si Hyuk faces a police probe over accusations of investor fraud. Authorities claim he misled early investors in 2019 by denying plans to take the company public while secretly preparing for an IPO. This allegedly caused some investors to sell shares before private equity firms bought in. The case involves a 400 billion KRW deal. Police have reapplied for a search warrant after an initial rejection in May. The Financial Supervisory Service is also reviewing the matter, signaling a potential financial scandal.
the karina instagram post happened so conveniently for the pursued criminal bang si hyuk dodging investigation for fraudulent illegal activities rn
NewJeans Fined 1 Billion KRW Per Violation in ADOR Contract Dispute The legal battle between NewJeans and their agency ADOR has intensified. A Seoul court upheld an injunction preventing the group from independent activities without ADOR’s approval. The court imposed a 1 billion KRW fine for each violation, a decision that remains until the main lawsuit over their contract is resolved. This ruling follows earlier wins for ADOR. The next hearing is set for June 5, with tensions expected to rise further.
Why are people shocked newjeans have to pay 1 billion won per member for independent activities, the consequences of their actions I fear
BLACKPINK Jisoo’s Brother Accused of Secretly Filming Women Kim Jung Hoon, Jisoo’s brother and CEO of Biomom and Blissoo, faces serious allegations. An anonymous post on Blind accused him of recording intimate encounters without consent. The accuser claimed he shared the footage with others and pressured multiple women into sending explicit content. Some allegations reportedly occurred while his wife was pregnant. Online outrage has grown, with demands for an investigation. Kim’s side denies the claims and is considering legal action.
It's OK to defend Jisoo related to her brother issue but lets not defend him. He's taking a legal action and lets just wait until it's proven wrong.
ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo Confirms Military Enlistment Date Cha Eun Woo will begin his mandatory military service on July 28, 2025. He was accepted into the Army Military Band, a special unit for musically talented conscripts. After basic training, he will serve through performances. Fantagio confirmed no public event will be held for his enlistment. Fans have shown strong support online. Cha Eun Woo recently starred in Wonderful World and will lead the upcoming drama The Wonder Fools in 2026.
Podcast Backlash Over Claims About Jennie and IU The Above The Influence podcast sparked outrage after influencer Kira alleged that female K-pop idols, including IU, engage in high-end prostitution. She claimed a night with IU could cost 500,000 USD but provided no evidence. Co-host Wootak added rumors about BLACKPINK’s Jennie, saying a friend claimed to have a video of her with a “BMW heir.” Neither IU’s nor Jennie’s agencies have responded. Wootak later defended himself on Instagram, stating he was sharing industry rumors, not facts, and apologized for the misunderstanding.
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