All the celebrities have been in a situation where they post something and someone reacts in an irrelevant manner, rather than contributing or encouraging the person. The trolls frequently use controversial statements to elicit emotional responses from their targets. The admiration of the celebrity from their fandom is fun and enjoyable, but the bad behavior of some of the followers or haters sometimes leads to a lot of discouragement towards the celebrity.
In recent times, trolling has increased to such an extent that it is unbearable. In this article, let's have a look at the top 10 Korean Celebs who were trolled on social media.
1. Choi Jin-Ri
Choi Jin-ri, whose stage name is Sulli,was a South Korean singer, lyricist, actress, and model under SM Entertainment. She was a member of the girl group f (x) in the past. She entered the entertainment industry when she was 11 years old. Sulli took a break from the entertainment industry in 2014, stating that she was "suffering physically and mentally from spiteful and incorrect allegations spreading about her." A year later, she decided to quit the group and started focusing on her solo career. She was an outspoken person and spoke openly about her struggles with mental health issues, cyberbullying, and romantic relationships. She was a strong supporter of women's rights.But, she was openly attacked by the trolls as her actions and courageous acts were seen as controversial. She died on October 14th.
2. B.I
Kim Han-bin, better known as B.I., is a famous South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. He was a member of the boy band iKON in the past. He joined YG Entertainment in 2011 and debuted as the leader of iKON in 2015 under YG Entertainment. On June 12, 2019, he was accused of attempting to illegally purchase drugs in 2016. In 2019, YG announced his scandal and B.I decided to leave the group. In February 2020, it was reported by the police that he had tested negative for drug usage. He made his solo debut under the 131 Label and released his solo album.
3. Song Hye Kyo
Song Hye Kyo is a South Korean actress, born on November 12th, 1981. She made her debut as a model when she was 14 and won a school uniform competition. She landed a small role in a television drama, First Love. She is known for making large donations and doing voluntary work. In 2005, the actress' mother received a threatening mail in which the blackmailer asked her to either get a sum of 250 million won or he would throw acid on the actress and her mother. The investigation by the police revealed that the blackmailer was the ex-manager of hers. He worked with her for five years, and when he got fired, he planned this.
4. Taeyeon
Kim Tae-yeon, popularly known as Taeyeon, is a South Korean singer. She debuted in August 2007 under the Girl's Generation. Her group became the best-selling artists in South Korea and even worldwide. In 2015, she released her single debut song "I," which was number one on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. In 2018, when she arrived in Jakarta for the Asian Games, she was pushed and molested by her fans at the airport. She even fell over, and the fans still kept invading her privacy. Taeyeon suffered through this as it was distressing, and she couldn't stop crying about it. Later, she took it to an Instagram post and put out her concerns.
5. Kim Jong-Hyun
Kim Jong-hyun, better known as Jonghyun, was the main vocalist of the group SHINee. He was a musician, dancer, composer, and lyricist. He debuted in 2008. In 2015, he released his first EP, which was his solo album. He gained popularity all over the world. But, this popularity was something that affected him and put him through depression. He tried fighting it but, in the end, gave up and died in 2017.
6. Lee Jong Hyuk
Lee Jong Hyuk is a South Korean actor. He first earned his fame when he appeared in the drama series "A Gentlemen's Dignity". His own staff took advantage of him in March 2011. The manager of Lee Jong Hyuk told him a complete lie about his mother (the manager) getting diagnosed with cancer. Lee gave his manager the money, feeling bad for him. He scammed six other actors working at the same agency. Eventually, in 2013, he was caught and was declared a fraud.
7. Kim Seon-Ho
Kim Seon-ho is another South Korean actor who began his career on stage by becoming part of various plays. He debuted in 2017 with the drama "Good Manager." On October, 2021, a woman who claimed herself to be the ex-girlfriend of Kim Seon-ho made allegations against him about him forcing her to get an abortion while they both were dating. Three days later, the actor posted a public apology but also had to step down from the various projects he was a part of due to the controversial issue. On October 20, Kim's ex posted a new statement where she apologized for causing unintentional damage. Some new evidence was also published which stated that it was the ex- girlfriend who suggested an abortion. The pair has now split up and most of the companies have begun featuring his advertisements again. He is set to be starring in the play, Touching the Void, which will premiere on July 8th in South Korea. He will make this public appearance since this break.
8. Goo Hara
Goo Hara was a South Korean musician and actress. She used to be a member of the Kara girl group.She started her solo career after releasing her EP Alohara in July 2015. One year later, when her group disbanded, she continued with her solo career at the agency, KeyEast. In 2019, she got involved in a legal case with her ex, where he physically assaulted her and threatened to release the video to harm her career. She died in November 2019, possibly due to suicide.
9. BTS
BTS, also known as Bangtan Boys, is the biggest boy band in the world as of now. The band consists of 7 members Park Jimin, Jeon Jungkook, Kim Namjoon, Kim Seokjin, Min Yoongi, Kim Taehyung, and Jung Hoesok. They debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment. Trolling big boy bands who have earned fame is a part of the industry. Big Hit makes sure to sue all the people who disrespect or make false accusations against the group. Recently, there have been rumours about Jennie from Blackpink dating V of BTS, as a couple saw someone like them on Jeju Island, but none of it has been proven.
10. Seo Yea-Ji
Seo Ye-ji is a South Korean actress who began her acting career in the sitcom Potato Star. Her famous dramas include 'Hwarang', 'Lawless Lawyers', and 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay'. Her recent controversy about her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun was a recent one. According to the claims, Seo Ye Ji pressured Kim Jung Hyun to make modifications to the script of his drama "Time," which stars Seohyun, a member of Girl's Generation. According to reports, Seo Ye Ji warned him from making physical contact with his female co-star on the show. Seo Ye-ji kept a low profile about it and issued an official apology. She is appearing on screen in the drama "Eve" after her controversy.
