AOA Former Member Kwon Mina Reportedly Scammed While Working as Chat Service Operator
According to Channel A news on the 20th, Kwon Mina, a former member of the girl group AOA, is currently under police investigation after being scammed while working as an anonymous chat service operator.
Reportedly, Kwon Mina started working in the chat service, where men enter a chat room and female operators provide conversation in exchange for "gift" points that can be converted into cash, after being promised a high income on the 6th of this month.
Within a day, she received points worth 8 million won and requested to exchange them for cash, but the company demanded additional payments six times, claiming that she needed to upgrade her account to perform the transaction.
Furthermore, the company reportedly blackmailed Kwon Mina using personal information, including pictures of her legs that she sent to a customer, after learning that she was a former idol.
Currently, there are additional victims besides Kwon Mina, and the Seoul Yongsan Police Station is investigating the case.
Kwon Mina participated in an interview hoping that no more victims will fall prey to this scam.
Recently, Kwon Mina admitted on social media that she was scammed for 50 million won through a similar chat service. She also tried to find other victims who had suffered similar scams.
In addition to this incident, Kwon Mina was embroiled in controversy after revealing that she had suffered harassment from fellow AOA member Jimin after leaving the group in 2019.
BTS’s V Gets Epic Birthday Love from Fans Worldwide with Huge Celebrations in Seoul, Shanghai, and More
BTS’s V is receiving an overwhelming outpouring of love from his Chinese and Korean fans as they celebrate his birthday on December 30! Every year, V’s Chinese fan club, Baidu Vbar, organizes massive events to honor his special day, and this year is no different, with celebrations taking place across various cities!
To mark the occasion, a unique “Taehyung Park” will be set up near HYBE’s headquarters in Yongsan, Seoul. The park will feature a giant custom doll of V along the Han River, giving fans a memorable experience. The sculpture is inspired by V’s solo album and even includes a tribute to his beloved dog, Yeontan.
Fans in Seoul are also treated to a huge display of love, with 160 DID lightbox screens installed across subway lines 2 and 4. These screens will showcase 160 different birthday messages to spread joy to V. In addition, all 4,448 screens on subway lines 3 and 9 will broadcast a special birthday video for V, reaching nearly 2 million daily passengers!
But the birthday celebrations don’t stop there! At Hongdae Station, advertisements will appear on the AREX’s four AM boards, with over 100 daily ads. From the underground to the outdoors, V’s fans have decked out places all over Seoul with birthday content. The Hyundai Department Store in Sinchon, U-Plex, and 21 DID screens from Line 1 to Line 8 will all feature ads, along with a Scarlet LED screen in Hongdae.
Fans can also enjoy birthday events at Compose Coffee stores in Seoul and Chuncheon, where V is currently serving in the military. The Donggyo branch in Hongdae will be transformed into a birthday cafe, while the Gangwon University branch in Chuncheon will offer decorations and free drinks in honor of V.
Across the country, 150 screens at 34 Kyobo Bookstores, from Seoul to V’s hometown of Daegu, will display birthday content. Not to mention, 3,193 CU convenience store locations nationwide will feature V’s birthday video on 3,203 screens, reaching over 3 million customers daily.
In Chuncheon, lightboard ads featuring V and Yeontan have been set up at historical locations, sending heartfelt messages of love and gratitude for V’s service. Meanwhile, in Shanghai, a major event will be held at a shopping mall, featuring vibrant V-themed displays.
In China, 38 Molly Tea Store locations across 30 cities will be decorated for V’s birthday, and 25,900 gifts will be given to fans as part of the celebrations. Hangzhou’s Longxiangqiao Station, one of the busiest metro stations, will feature LED dual-screen ads to honor V’s special day.
Fans have also shown their love for Yeontan by making donations. Vbar adopted animals from the Hongshan Zoo in Nanjing, naming them after Yeontan, and in Hangzhou, fans donated food to an animal shelter in Yeontan’s name, a touching tribute to V’s furry friend.
V’s birthday celebrations are truly massive and heartwarming, as his fans across the world continue to show their endless support!
