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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Super Junior’s Choi Siwon is taking on a completely new and shocking role in the upcoming film "Lobby"—and he’s already apologizing for it!

On March 4, the production team of "Lobby" held a press conference at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University in Seoul’s Jayang-dong.

Director Ha Jung Woo attended the event alongside cast members Kim Eui Sung, Kang Hae Lim, Lee Dong Hwi, Park Byung Eun, Kang Mal Geum, Choi Siwon, Cha Joo Young, and Kwak Sun Young.

In "Lobby," Choi Siwon plays Ma Tae Soo, a national actor who gets caught in major scandals and tries to use his money to buy back his lost popularity.

Talking about his character, Choi Siwon shared, “Ma Tae Soo is a romanticist who lives in his own world. He’s like a deer with the suppressed rage of a tiger.” His words left many curious about what kind of performance he would deliver.

He continued, “I did my best to bring director Ha Jung Woo’s vision to life. While acting, I even had moments of self-reflection.” Then, with a smile, he added, “I’m debating whether to invite my parents to the premiere. Since my character is very romantic in love… I apologize in advance.”

Choi Siwon’s character is also the ex-boyfriend of Cha Joo Young’s character, and he had high praise for her acting.

“While working with Cha Joo Young, I was amazed at how great she was at reacting and absorbing the scene. She pays attention to every detail, and I was truly touched by her performance.”

Meanwhile, "Lobby" is set to premiere in theaters on April 2. Fans are already excited to see Choi Siwon in a role unlike any other.

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