On June 5, 2024, the K-pop scene in Seoul, South Korea was shaken by allegations against Haechan and Johnny, two prominent members of the popular boy band NCT, which surfaced on June 4, 2024.
The accusations, which involved allegations of participating in sexual acts with workers in the nightlife industry, caused a ripple effect among both fans and the general public.
looking at these pics..pretty sure the person who started the rumors against haechan & johnny is a japanese stalker/sasaeng..srsly @SMTOWNGLOBAL needs to do sth abt nct ssgs like protect your artistes for goodness sake urghh https://t.co/ZhaVUnhC9y pic.twitter.com/xWLQaxjeJ3
— 🧸해찬☀️pretty haechan🌻💜 (@sophiechanelala) June 3, 2024
Nevertheless, the allegations took an unexpected turn when it was uncovered that the purported nightlife employees were actually devoted supporters of the idols.
The allegations against NCT’s agency, SM Entertainment, were promptly refuted in an official statement.
— ʕ˙Ⱉ˙‧:ʔ (@hchcmr86) June 5, 2024
Despite SM Entertainment’s denial, Rio, one of the people involved in the controversy, turned to Instagram to livestream and respond to the allegations.
The controversy quickly gained attention during the late live session on June 4, as Rio shared her perspective.
During her livestream, Rio made multiple statements that were later translated into Korean by a Twitter user. These statements both confirmed and denied various aspects of the allegations.
“Did you really do a five-way? Since there are many fans of Korean idols [tuning in], yeah, the comments are all in Korean. This is the first time I’m getting so many Korean comments,”-Rio
Her remarks indicated that although certain aspects of the tale could be accurate, the complete storyline was more intricate.
Rio went on to answer particular inquiries from viewers, including discussing the details of her interactions with Johnny.
Despite emphatically denying allegations of drug use and prostitution, she left room for ambiguity when it came to other aspects of the scandal.
Not all of it are untrue. A portion of it is true. As for which part is true and which part is a lie, I want to tell you guys that you guys can figure it out for yourself, but since the company is denying it, well, you guys can just believe them then,”-Rio
The Instagram livestream was filled with daring inquiries and Rio’s frank answers.
Context: Rio, one of the alleged girls, has spoken up about sm’s statement on a recent stream. She acknowledged that sm has denied the matter, but continues to claim that a portion of the controversy is true. She denies being paid for any service. This is what she apparently said pic.twitter.com/UcgQry3YF7
— Bling. ೃ (@bling_05) June 5, 2024
A specific moment that garnered a lot of attention was when a question was asked about Johnny’s language preferences during intimate moments, and Rio responded with humor.
“Does Johnny speak English or Korean during intercourse? LOL. You’re the worst LOL.”-Rio
Additionally, Rio confronted a prevalent allegation of financial transactions taking place in these scandals.
“We did not receive any money from them,”she stated, refuting the idea that any illegal financial transaction had occurred.
Despite ongoing developments, fan reactions to this story have been varied, with some expressing disbelief while others have shown support for Haechan and Johnny.
Feel sad for the idols/celeb..you sleep with anyone & they start speaking up & publicizing it. Someone’s sex life should not be consumed as source of entertainment. Everyone deserves privacy as long as they are not causing harm to anyone
— Sterling (@Syerina_8) June 5, 2024
Despite SM Entertainment’s firm denial, Rio’s more nuanced account of events has left fans and the public to piece together the truth, highlighting the stark contrast between the two perspectives.
This event underscores the significant level of scrutiny and stress that K-pop idols encounter, as their private lives are frequently the subject of public interest and conjecture.
Some people are not fans they are just there to destroy your life these idols should be very careful of who they mingle with
— Cindy Jay (@CindyDjanie) June 5, 2024
As NCT continues their promotional activities, both fans and industry observers will closely monitor the group’s future responses and actions.
In today’s society, where false information can quickly spread through the internet, the escalation of this controversy highlights the importance of critically evaluating both legitimate declarations and individual accounts.
The true consequences of these accusations on Haechan, Johnny, and the entirety of NCT have yet to be determined, as all parties involved continue to search for the truth.
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