After an 11-day hiatus, Former T-ara member Areum, is back on the social media scene.

On April 11th, Areum shared a selfie on her personal account, expressing her optimism and faith in the truth. She said, "I chose to smile because I believe in the power of truth."

She further added, "Life has its ups and downs, and I've decided to focus on what's important to me." She then announced her return to Instagram, saying, "I'm back on Instagram. I'm done preparing myself mentally."

Areum also took a moment to appreciate the weather, saying, "The weather is getting cooler, which is really nice. I'm just out here, enjoying the breeze with a makeup-free face. I hope my fans can also enjoy this beautiful weather." She ended her post with a positive note, wishing her fans a good day.

In recent news, Areum found herself in hot water over allegations of soliciting money from fans with her boyfriend. In response to these allegations, Areum posted a rebuttal and announced a temporary break from Instagram. However, she resumed her activities after just 11 days.

In other news, Areum tied the knot with a businessman two years her senior in 2019 and is a mother to two sons. However, she announced her divorce in December of the previous year and admitted to being in a new relationship.

Recently, she made headlines by alleging child abuse, gambling, and domestic violence against her ex-husband.

Here's the full text of Areum's post:

"I chose to smile because I believe in the power of truth. Life has its ups and downs, and I've decided to focus on what's important to me. I'm back on Instagram.

I'm done preparing myself mentally. The weather is getting cooler, which is really nice. I'm just out here, enjoying the breeze with a makeup-free face. I hope my fans can also enjoy this beautiful weather. I hope you all end the day on a good note."

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Former Girl’s Day member Jang Hye Ri (real name Lee Ji In) is making headlines after exposing the dark side of the entertainment industry—revealing that she once received a shocking sponsorship offer from a well-known entertainment company CEO.

On March 3, Jang Hye Ri appeared in a video titled "[NonNonNon] I Heard You Got Wasted and Ruined Yourself?" on the YouTube channel ‘Channel Fixed’ (채널고정해).

During the discussion, broadcaster Kang Byung Kyu opened up about the hidden dangers in the industry, saying, “Even today, there are idols who get invited to drinking gatherings by acquaintances of acquaintances. Some people keep luring them into these situations. We call them ‘devils.’”

Jang Hye Ri then shocked viewers by admitting, “I’ve been to those places before. I even sang there.” She continued, “Even now, I still get offers like, ‘Let’s talk business over drinks’ or ‘You need to build connections this way.’ It happens all the time.”

She also shared how these gatherings have evolved, saying, “Nowadays, it’s not just about drinking. There’s also golf. People keep asking, ‘Do you play golf?’ I don’t drink well, and I don’t enjoy these meetings. But sometimes, I wondered, ‘Do I have to do this to succeed?’”

Then, Jang Hye Ri dropped a bombshell—recalling a shocking moment from her rookie days:

“When I was a rookie, I attended a drinking gathering where a very famous CEO was present. He had even invited male rookies to sing. Then he suddenly told me, ‘If I help you grow, you have to be my girlfriend.’”

She continued, “I was caught off guard and immediately refused. But then he started listing celebrities he had ‘helped’ through these relationships. I was young, and it really hurt my pride. It made me determined to succeed without going down that path. But he told me, ‘You’ll never make it if you don’t do this. This is how the industry works.’”

Even after rejecting him, Jang Hye Ri revealed that she kept running into the CEO over the years. “Since he’s still active in the industry, I would occasionally see him. Every time, he would say, ‘You rejected my offer, and that’s why you’re struggling now.’ But honestly, I have no regrets. I wouldn’t change my decision.”

Meanwhile, Jang Hye Ri, one of the original members of Girl’s Day, has since transitioned into a trot singer. In 2020, she released her single "Seobangnim" and gained attention after finishing fourth place on KBS 2TV’s Trot National Contest.

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