Ahreumonce introduced as the new group of high -level girls TareNow he is making news not for his music, but for a series of shocking disputes that have culminated in a criminal conviction and a prison sentence. His journey from the Idol spotlight to the company of the company paints one of the most tragic falls of K-Pop from grace.
A promising beginning interrupted by the scandal
Born in a musical family, Ahreum participated Tare In 2012 during the group peak, he appears in the music video for “Day by Day” and shows his vocal and rap talents. His debut should have injected new energy into a group that already dominates the rankings together with rivals such as Generation of girls.
But just when his career started, Tare was shaken by a huge bullying scandal that involves HWayoung. While Ahreum It was not directly involved, the group’s image was irreparably damaged, leading to a strong decline in popularity. He was later placed in subunit T-Ara N4who was unable to gain traction. By 2013, only one year after the debut, Ahreum He left the group to pursue a solo career, just to disappear from the sector shortly after.
Concerns of mental health and labor -launched personal life
In the years following his departure, Ahreum’s The irregular activity on social media has raised concerns. His cryptic and emotional posts have led many to question his mental well -being. He made a short return through the “The Unit” survival show in 2017, but was eliminated early. A controversial interview in which he expressed support HWayoung He further alienated his remaining fan base.
In 2019, Ahreum businessman married Kim Young-Geul And he had two children. However, at the end of 2023, he accused him of serious abuses to herself and their children, leading to a high -profile legal battle.
The public feeling initially supported it, until investigators found substantial evidence of abuse and inconsistencies in the testimonies. Suspects having trained his children to lie, resulting in being accused of the exploitation and defamation of children.
In January 2025, Ahreum was sentenced to 8 months in prison with a 2 -year supervised freedom, together with the compulsory education for the prevention of abuses on minors. Two months later, in March, he attempted to commit suicide in the midst of a growing audience. Although it survived, further scandals followed.
Ahreum’s fiancé, SEO DONG-HOONWhich intended to marry after finalizing the divorce, was implicated in another controversy. Shipping He revealed that the couple had scammed fans and acquaintances, soliciting money with false claims such as hospital invoices, car accidents and childhood diseases. On April 11, the court found them guilty of fraud for a total of 37 million krw (~ $ 26,000 USD). Ahreum He received a 6 -month sentence, suspended with a superference of 2 years.
The bitter end of a promising star
Ahreum’s trajectory, from a k-pop debut of hope below Tare For a defendant in court, there is a story that makes you think of fame, failures and failed refund. Once imagined as a nascent star in one of the most influential groups of girls of K-Pop, his life now acts as a admirest history of the rigid spotlight of the industry of entertainment and fame of personal demons cannot always be hidden.
