Kim Junsu Couldn’t Hold It In Anymore After Finding Out He Wasn’t The Only Victim
Most recently, it was reported that an AfreecaTV female streamer blackmailed former TVXQ member Kim Junsu and stole over ₩800 million KRW (about $569,000 USD).
Kim Junsu Blackmailed By Female Streamer Who Secretly Recorded Intimate Audio Files
Following the news, Kim’s agency released an official statement revealing that he was in fact a victim of this case.
We want to inform you that Kim Junsu is the victim. Kim Junsu has also revealed that there are many other victims of streamer A’s threats and extortion, and that is why he has decided to take legal action.
— Palm Tree Island
He also took to the fan messaging app to reassure fans.
Hey guys~~I’m sorry to surprise you with this type of news, but I’ve been threatened for five years, and I couldn’t hold it in anymore.
— Junsu
“That’s why I made up my mind. They were eventually arrested after the police concluded that the crime was serious, and they are currently undergoing a detention review.
Yes, I should have done it sooner, but I knew articles about this weren’t going to be good for us. But I do wonder if the news title they chose was their best option.”
— Junsu
“But I am confident. I have done nothing wrong and this is about something from five years ago. Since then, I thought that even something like this was my fault and didn’t meet anyone.
Since we can only know the intention of someone after it’s been exposed…so it’s been five years since I promised myself that I wouldn’t meet anyone unless it was for business…”
— Junsu
Remember what I said on the broadcast about how it’s only work and home for me? In some ways, I’m thankful to this person. Because after that, I promised myself I wouldn’t go to any meetings like that, and I’ve kept that promise.
— Junsu
The police even said they were shocked that this person was walking around in public freely, so that’s why I gained confidence. I was caught as a suspect, and it’s sad to see that because I am a public figure, you have to see all these articles. I’m fine~
— Junsu
I wanted you to only see good articles, but I’m sorry that it isn’t. But because there were six other victims aside from myself in this case, I couldn’t hold it in any longer. You all know I’m someone that does what they say they will do!
— Junsu
Kim Junsu Emphasizes He Is The Victim Of The Female Streamer’s Threats