Former T-ara member Ahreum has found herself at the center of a scamming controversy that has been making waves in online communities recently.

It all began with concerns raised by fans when Ahreum announced her plans to remarry after her divorce and introduced her new boyfriend.

Some fans expressed worries that her boyfriend might be involved in fraudulent activities. However, Ahreum staunchly defended him, refuting all allegations and asserting that her partner is a scriptwriter.

Despite her defense, Ahreum and her new partner continued to attract attention due to reports about her divorce and allegations of domestic violence from her ex-husband.

More recently, accusations surfaced suggesting that Ahreum had been fraudulently borrowing money from individuals around her, including her own fans.

As the controversy escalated, Dispatch conducted an investigation and uncovered suspicions that Ahreum was indeed soliciting money from fans under false pretenses, citing reasons such as needing funds for the divorce, hospital fees, and child support.

Although Ahreum claimed that someone was impersonating her to extort money, Dispatch found evidence of suspicious messages sent to Ahreum's fans.

Furthermore, when asked for verification by fans, Ahreum complied by taking a photo in a hospital room holding up three fingers.

When Dispatch attempted to reach out to Ahreum for comment, she blocked all calls, maintaining that she had never borrowed money from fans.

In a new Instagram story posted on April 2, Ahreum reiterated her claim of being hacked and insisted that someone was using her name for extortion purposes.

She wrote, 

"I just saw the messages about Toto, whatever that is,
which caused confusion even to our mother.
It's a prank by a hacker.
I have never shared that kind of message with Oppa (her boyfriend)
I don't even know what 'Toto' means.
If, by any chance, an investigation is conducted due to this hacker,
and they check my phone records thoroughly,
they will find out.
But the level of conversation from the hacker is so low-grade
that there's nothing to say.
I don't speak using such low-level language mixed with insults,
nor do I disrespect my boyfriend like that.
We deeply respect and care for each other.
I'm also handling the incident with my boyfriend and the malicious comments and issues about me,
so today, I enjoyed some fresh air and took a walk.
I am now returning to my usual self.
To my fans, please don't be confused
and don't worry about me ^^."

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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