A revelation has shaken the Korean entertainment industry as a member of a boy band was caught selling a fan-given gift on an online flea market. The incident came to light when the idol listed a shirt for sale at 150,000 won (3,900 baht), claiming it was purchased in Japan and was being sold due to a defect. However, the true owner of the shirt, a fan, recognised it as the one they had gifted their beloved idol.
The online community quickly identified the idol embroiled in the scandal as Jang Yubin, the youngest member of the boy group MIRAE, under DSP Media, which debuted on March 17, 2021. Yubin has since apologised to fans and rationalised his actions by stating he was trying to sell the gift because he didn’t want to ask his parents for money.
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