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Actor Son Na-eun / Courtesy of YG Entertainment
Actor Son Na-eun has fallen victim to a hacking incident in which the perpetrator demanded money in exchange for not releasing illegally obtained data. She has reported the case to the police, according to her agency YG Entertainment.
“Recently, Son Na-eun’s personal phone was hacked. The hacker demanded money in exchange for not disclosing the unlawfully collected data. Wanting to protect her family and acquaintances from harm, she complied with the demand once,” the agency said Wednesday.
However, the blackmailer continued to make additional demands. “The hacker did not stop and is now making further threats, demanding more money. The situation has caused significant mental distress for Son Na-eun and her family, as the hacker has even contacted her relatives,” it added.
The agency confirmed that the case is under formal police investigation. “We will take strong legal action against any crimes related to this case, including invasion of privacy and blackmail,” it said.
Son debuted as a member of the girl group Apink in 2011 and made her acting debut in the 2012 SBS drama "The Great Seer." She left Apink in 2022 and recently appeared in the JTBC drama "The Tale of Lady Ok." On Feb. 2, she held her first solo fan meeting.
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.
