Wonder Girls' Hyerim Expresses Outrage Over Online Scam

Hyerim, a member of the popular K-pop group Wonder Girls and a mother of two, has voiced her frustration over falling victim to an online scam.

On October 25, Hyerim took to her Instagram story to share her experience, stating, "I can't believe I fell for an online scam... I can't sleep." She added a stern warning, "Use your passion for scamming to do honest work. Don't live your life like that."

Hyerim further advised her followers to be cautious, noting, "I've seen many cases like mine in the news. Be wary of sellers who ask you to contact them via KakaoTalk, send external payment links, or claim you need to resend a small fee like 1,000 won. It's all a scam."

She revealed that she was scammed while purchasing books for her children, expressing her anger with a warning, "Don't exploit the hearts of mothers like this," accompanied by a dog emoji.

Hyerim joined Wonder Girls in 2010 and married taekwondo athlete Shin Min-chul in 2020. The couple welcomed their first son, Siwoo, in February 2022. Last June, Hyerim announced her second pregnancy, and she gave birth to a healthy son in December of the same year.

By Dayeon Jeong, TenAsia Reporter light@tenasia.co.kr