Lee Areum, a former member of T-ARA, revealed on December 14, 2023, through an Instagram post that her boyfriend Seo Dong-hoon had attempted suicide in response to relentless online attacks.
Recent accusations against Areum’s fiancé include claims of a criminal past involving fraud and s*xual misconduct. The ex-K-pop idol declared her intention to take legal action against those leaving hurtful comments.
Who is Seo Dong-hoon boyfriend of Lee Areum of T-ARA as she reveals he tried to commit suicide and controvery drama scandal explained
Ex T-ara, current actor LEE A REUM’s boyfriend SUICDE ATTEMPT
She wrote a statement warning haters and rumor makers
Full translation of her statement #T_ara #AREUM #kpop #kpoptwt #KOREADEOK https://t.co/MpcSgzvt8z— KoreadeoK (@koreadeok) December 14, 2023
Areum Announced Second Marriage
In a surprising turn of events on December 11, 2023, Areum announced her second marriage to Seo Dong-hoon and simultaneous divorce from businessman Kim Young-gul.
Despite ongoing legal proceedings, she expressed her commitment to formalizing their union. This revelation, coupled with the fact that Areum became a mother at the end of the previous year, positioned her at the center of a tumultuous divorce from her former spouse.
The situation garnered negative attention, especially since Areum’s fiancé, identified as the writer Seo Dong-hoon, is well-known for his work on films such as Believer 2 and as the primary screenwriter for Solo War 2 (Kim Hee-jin alias).
Media reports on December 11, 2023, revealed that Seo Dong-hoon would be appearing in the movie Dokjeon 2 and contributing to the screenplay, adding a layer of complexity to the unfolding controversy.
Areum to take Legal Action
Earlier reports suggested that netizens accused T-ARA Areum’s fiancé of imprisonment for fraud and s*xual abuse. Areum countered the allegations of s*xual assault but acknowledged the discrepancy in her fiancé’s profession.
Her subsequent Instagram post on December 14, 2023, conveyed her distress over the online torment and her determination to seek legal retribution against the perpetrators.
Areum’s Fiancé Attempted Suicide
This post stemmed from the prior day’s scandal, during which Areum’s fiancé attempted suicide due to malicious accusations from netizens.
A South Korean online bulletin further fueled the controversy with an article titled “A Girl Group Member Is About To Marry The 2nd Jeon Chung Jo,” drawing parallels to a notorious scammer who had previously wed an Olympian athlete.
The article’s content closely mirrored Areum’s recent disclosure about her divorce and remarriage. Allegations against her fiancé painted a troubling picture of a history marked by abuse, fraud, and s*xual offenses.
An anonymous internet user claimed to be a victim and detailed instances of deception, assault, and intimidation perpetrated by the accused individual. The post went viral, with speculations arising that the idol in question was Areum, based on her recent marriage and divorce announcement.
Areum’s acknowledgment that her fiancé was not a scriptwriter added weight to the swirling rumors, suggesting that Seo Dong-hoon might be living under the guise of Jeon Chung-jo. Netizens speculated that the anonymous victim’s reference to a “former idol” aligned with Areum’s situation.
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