A new wave of public attention is surrounding several former idols and actresses, not for their last return or drama, but for their surprising transition in the world of BJs (imagination). With reasons ranging from financial difficulties to emotional trauma and the desire for autonomy, stars like Seo Yuri, Assembly, SEO JISOAND Finns They are now sailing in the raw and unpredictable world of Vivestream, unleashing mixed reactions from fans and Netizen.
Seo Yuri: “reality is what it is”
Vocal actress and variety star Seo YuriKnown for his work on MBC programs, he recently stunned fans when he appeared in a “Excel broadcast”, a livestream format in which female bjs are classified by spectators’ donations, often while dressing in a provocative way. Under the alias “Ronattang”, Seo Yuri He danced in a short dress and broke into tears after receiving a great donation.
Between a repercussing, Seo Yuri He explained that his decision was led by the persistent debt by his marriage to the former MBC Pd Choi Byung-Gil. “Even if the debt was not mine to begin with, I feel partially responsible”, He shared. “I’m doing my best to solve it. It’s not something I’m proud of, but people shouldn’t be ashamed of others who just try to survive.”
Riwon: “I wanted to get out alone”
AssemblyA competitor of the Wavve revolutionary lesbian appointments TogetherHe also confirmed his story as BJ, including periods on platforms focused on adults. Candidly admitting streaming of personal content for three separate periods, Assembly He revealed his motivation: a painful past relationship in which his former violent boy threatened to go out.
“I asked [to ToGetHer] Because I wanted to get out on my own, not to be eliminated by someone else “, he said. In a declaration of May 1st, Assembly He recognized that his transmissions were inappropriate and accepted criticism as they reaffirmed his identity as “a woman who loves women”.
Seo Jisoo & Somyi: a shift towards the connection
Former Lovelyz member SEO JISO He has also found a new foot like BJ with game stress since the beginning of 2023. “I no longer consider myself a celebrity”, he said. “I just want to connect with people.” When the voices claimed to have a luxury car, he called that it was only a temporary rental while his was in the shop.
In the meantime, Somyipreviously ANDHe opened on his turn to Livestreame after leaving his agency. Appear on Sisters’ attack In 2023, Somyi addressed the stigma surrounding its platform: “I am no longer an idol. Yes, I wear sexy clothes and I answer donations, but I’m only trying to build a new life with content based on communication and music.”
These stories shed light on the less seen chapters of the life of the former celebrities, marked by reinvention, resilience and the search for identity beyond the k-pop spotlight. While the BJ path can come with public judgment and personal sacrifice, for many it represents a second possibility in a world that often leaves little room for healing after fame.
