Former T-ara member Ahreum has been sent to prosecutors on fraud charges after allegedly scamming fans out of tens of millions of KRW.

On August 12th, the Gwangmyeong Police Station in Gyeonggi Province revealed that Ahreum was transferred to the prosecution late last month, though she wasn't detained.

She's accused of borrowing around 37 million KRW from three people, including a fan, and not paying it back.

Since late last year, Ahreum has been suspected of scamming fans and acquaintances. Victims reported that she borrowed money, citing personal issues involving her boyfriend, and then failed to return it. Multiple police reports were filed between March and May.

During the investigation, police found that Ahreum's ex-boyfriend, Mr. A, also took part in the scheme by extorting some of the money from the victims.

He was sent to the prosecution along with Ahreum. At first, Ahreum denied the charges but later confessed, claiming she acted alone. Mr. A, however, denied any involvement.

Ahreum debuted with T-ara in July 2012 but left the group a year later. In 2019, she married Mr. B and had two sons, but she filed for divorce last year, citing domestic violence. At the same time, she announced plans to remarry her boyfriend, Mr. A, which drew public attention.

Ahreum and Mr. A are now facing allegations of defrauding over 40 million KRW, with rumors that the money was used for sports gambling. Ahreum previously claimed these accusations were the work of a hacker.

Additionally, Ahreum was sent to prosecutors last May on charges of child abuse, abandonment, neglect, and kidnapping. Her children are reportedly being cared for in a facility due to the ongoing issues surrounding her.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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