In mid-2020, the Korean entertainment industry was rocked by reports that Lisaof BLACKPINK had been scammed out of approximately ₩1 billion. It turned out that the person responsible was Jung Bo Kyung, a manager who had worked closely with Lisa from her internship days until the group’s debut. The news surprised many fans, as the manager had long been seen as a trusted member of the company’s staff and shareholders.
According to Korean media reports at the time, the manager told Lisa he would help her invest in real estate opportunities that could generate profits. Trusting him through years of professional relationship, the idol transferred the money without suspicion. However, instead of making the investment, Jung Bo Kyung allegedly used the entire amount for gambling. After the exclusive report surfaced, YG Entertainment quickly confirmed the incident, explaining that the case was discovered through an investigation involving cross-border elements.
Korean media reports also say so Lisa was deeply shocked when the fraud was revealed. The youngest member of BLACKPINK is reportedly experienced fear, disappointment and anxiety after being betrayed by someone she had trusted for years. Despite the situation, he chose not to file a lawsuit in court and instead hoped to resolve the matter through mediation. The manager agreed immediately reimburse part of the money, promising to gradually repay the remaining amount, and eventually left the company.
Around the same time the case became public, internet users began resurfacing an interview with someone claiming to be a former YG Entertainment employee. In the interview, the person said that most of the staff members who work directly with BLACKPINK were women, presumably to help protect the group’s image and ensure that members feel comfortable.
The statement quickly sparked debate online. Some people argued that it was simply a personal opinion, pointing out that male staff members had also appeared in behind-the-scenes photos with the group. However, after news of Lisa’s fraud case emerged, the old interview began to circulate again, leading some netizens to wonder whether changes in personnel organization could be linked to the incident.
However, these suspicions remain unverified. In fact, both Lisa and the other members of BLACKPINK have worked with managers of different genders over the years, and their management teams continue to attract considerable attention from fans.
Sources: kenh14
