Son Heung-min’s Extortion Scandal: Netizens Express Disappointment and Doubt
As football star Son Heung-min navigates a blackmail case involving a woman who falsely claimed to be pregnant with his child, public reactions remain deeply divided.
A trending post on the Korean forum Pann, titled “Son Heung-min is a bit disappointing…,” has now surpassed 168,000 views, reflecting the ongoing scrutiny over his personal life and public image.
The original poster expressed mixed feelings, initially suggesting sympathy for the woman involved:
“If she was after money, she could have just had the baby and gotten more than 300 million. If she took the money and left, did she really love Son Heung-min?”
However, after revisiting new details—such as the woman being arrested and police suggesting she demanded money first—the poster walked back their stance:
“I apologize for jumping to conclusions. It seems it wasn’t Son Heung-min’s side pressuring her, but the other way around.”
The post sparked an outpouring of conflicted reactions in the comments section. Many commenters remain skeptical of Son Heung-min‘s behavior, citing past dating controversies. Some argue that both parties bear responsibility, while others criticize the logic behind his actions or public image management. A recurring theme is frustration over the lack of accountability, particularly around contraceptive use and relationship dynamics.
Comments on Pann:
- But I don’t get why Son Heung-min‘s image suddenly improved. There was a dating rumor with Girls’ Day’s Mina before, and Mina admitted it, but Son Heung-min denied it, making Mina look like a fool. Then there was another dating rumor with actress Yoo So-young, and there was something suspicious from Son Heung-min‘s side. And there were constant dating rumors with Jisoo; I don’t know about that, but he’s never been quiet about women’s issues, so I don’t understand why people are disappointed. To me, he seemed like someone who was always like this. And no matter how much of a soccer player he is, I don’t understand how someone with that appearance can be with so many women…
- So why didn’t he use a condom and get caught? If you don’t use contraception, you can’t really say you were attacked with a pregnancy. If he had just used a condom, it would have been fine, but why didn’t he use protection and then say he was attacked? The woman is the one who got attacked.
- If they were in a normal relationship, they would just break up. Why would she get 300 million?
- They are the same; no one would just meet a gold-digger. Look at the women he dated before… Son Heung-min‘s dad or brother was famous in Chuncheon too… Haha, the ones who used to get close to him and flatter him are probably crying now.
As the investigation continues, the public remains sharply divided—some siding with Son Heung-min, others questioning his choices, and many awaiting further clarity.
