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Pink Villa
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXO's Baekhyun, ENHYPEN and Stray Kids members get name-dropped in ex-girlfriend controversy, find out what happened
Trigger Warning: This article contains sensitive content, including discussions of blackmail, s*xual violence, and harassment. Reader discretion is advised! Reportedly, a male idol was blackmailed by his ex-girlfriend over an explicit video recorded during their past relationship. Although the court has not revealed the identity of the victim, online speculation has since targeted some of the biggest names in K-pop. They include EXO's Baekhyun and members of ENHYPEN and Stray Kids. The incident came to light following the sentencing handed down by the 12th Criminal Division of the Seoul Eastern District Court. The accused, referred to as 'A,' received one year in prison and two years of probation for her actions. The charges included blackmail, destruction of property, and violating the Special Act on the Punishment of S*xual Crimes. Threats involving military and idol career The court revealed that A and the male idol were in a relationship for about 16 months, from November 2020 to March 2022. After their breakup, A resorted to blackmail by threatening to leak a private s*x tape they had filmed during their time together. She used the idol's celebrity status to intimidate him. In one of her threats, she told him to 'stop being an idol,' indicating that all he had left was 'the military.' The first blackmail attempt happened in December 2021. A created a fake social media account using his image and sent the link to him. On December 31, they argued in public, and A damaged his phone. More threats followed on January 4, 2022, with A sending hostile messages. She said she would post their private videos and tag him unless he responded. Her actions were seen as deliberate attempts to ruin his reputation and hinder his future in entertainment. Court's final ruling and considerations The court condemned the ex-girlfriend's actions, stating her threats were aimed at sabotaging the idol's future by misusing their private history. This causes significant harm due to his celebrity status. While recognizing the gravity of the case, the court considered her admission of guilt, remorse, and settlement with the victim. As A didn't distribute the footage and deleted it voluntarily, and being a first-time offender, she avoided public disclosure and s*x offender registration. In addition to her prison term and probation, she was ordered to complete 40 hours of s*xual violence education. She is also banned from working with minors and disabled individuals for four years. Idol's identity sparks frenzied speculation While the court has chosen not to identify the male idol involved to protect his privacy, rumors have exploded online. Netizens speculate that the individual may be a member of EXO, ENHYPEN, or Stray Kids. Some pointed fingers at EXO's Baekhyun. Others brought up unnamed members from the two younger groups, based solely on the provided age and timeline. However, as of now, no agency has issued a formal response to the speculations. The victim's identity remains officially undisclosed, and there is no confirmed evidence linking any specific idol to the case. Fans urge caution As gossip continues to spread, some fans have voiced concern over the unfounded accusations circulating online. Many are calling for greater responsibility within fan communities. They warn that false speculation can cause irreversible harm to innocent artists and their careers.
Korea Herald
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
EXO's Baekhyun sets solo record with 4th million-seller
The fifth solo EP from Baekhyun exceeded 1 million copies sold in three days, agency INB100 said Wednesday, citing a local tally. 'Essence of Reverie' became the artist's fourth million-seller as a solo act, making him the first K-pop solo singer to achieve the feat in the 21st century. Baekhyun's three previous albums — the second to fourth EPs, 'Delight,' 'Bambi' and 'Hello World' — each sold over 1 million copies, but the new mini album set the record in just three days, marking the shortest time for Baekhyun. He also has seven million-selling albums under his belt as the leader of EXO. Meanwhile, 'Essence of Reverie' topped iTunes top albums chart in 24 regions, as did lead single 'Elevator' on top songs charts in 14 regions. Next month, he will embark on an international tour starting with a two-day show in Seoul.
Pink Villa
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXO's Baekhyun makes history with Essence of Reverie album as it hits 1 million sales in just 3 days, find out
Baekhyun, EXO member and solo artist, is making waves again, and this time, he's smashing records like it's nothing. His 5th mini album, Essence of Reverie, is making all the fun noise. Baekhyun released the Essence of Reverie album on May 19, and it was an instant hit. As per Star News, Essence of Reverie sold over 1 million copies in just three days. That's not only impressive, faster than his previous album, Hello, World. According to his agency INB100, Baekhyun's Essence of Reverie surpassed 1 million copies sold within just three days (as of the 21st, based on Hanteo Chart data). This marks EXO's Baekhyun's fourth consecutive album to hit the million-seller milestone, proving he's more than just a K-pop idol — he's a consistent force in the music world. Speaking of Essence of Reverie, this album delves deep into Baekhyun's artistic journey, exploring the space between reality and dreams. The album looks back on Baekhyun's journey so far while hinting at where he's headed next. It's like a snapshot of who he is right now — both the idol and the individual. What makes it even more special? He didn't just sing the songs — Baekhyun helped write and compose them, putting his heart into every track. If you've listened to the album, you'll know that personal vibe hits different. Every track feels like a piece of Baekhyun himself, like he's letting you into his world one song at a time. The album is available in multiple versions, including the Essence, Reverie, Kiwee, and Kkuru Jam editions, each offering unique visuals. While the exact number of tracks hasn't been officially disclosed, fans can anticipate a diverse range of songs that showcase Baekhyun's versatility and growth. Baekhyun is proving, once again, that he's here to stay.
Korea Herald
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
EXO's Baekhyun sets solo record with 4th million-seller
The fifth solo EP from Baekhyun exceeded 1 million copies sold in three days, agency INB100 said Wednesday, citing a local tally. 'Essence of Reverie' became the artist's fourth million-seller as a solo act, making him the first K-pop solo singer to achieve the feat in the 21st century. Baekhyun's three previous albums — the second to fourth EPs, 'Delight,' 'Bambi' and 'Hello World' — each sold over 1 million copies, but the new mini album set the record in just three days, marking the shortest time for Baekhyun. He also has seven million-selling albums under his belt as the leader of EXO. Meanwhile, 'Essence of Reverie' topped iTunes top albums chart in 24 regions, as did lead single 'Elevator' on top songs charts in 14 regions. Next month, he will embark on an international tour starting with a two-day show in Seoul. glamazon@
Korea Herald
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
EXO's Baekhyun tops iTunes Chart in 24 regions with EP No. 5
Baekhyun of EXO landed at the top of the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 24 regions with his fifth solo EP 'Essence of Reverie.' Main track 'Elevator' notched No. 1 spot on its Top Songs Chart in 14 of them. The mini album was rolled out on Monday and sold more than 800,000 copies in two days, raising expectations for it to become his fourth consecutive million-selling album, following his three previous EPs — 'Delight,' 'Bambi' and 'Hello World.' Meanwhile, the artist is set to launch his first solo world tour 'Reverie.' He will kick off the tour with a two-date show in Seoul on June 7 and will visit 28 more cities across the world, taking a step further from his solo Asia tour 'Lonsdaleite' which took him to 14 in the region last year.
