Old Post Linking Son Heung-min to Burning Sun Scandal Resurfaces Amid Ongoing Blackmail Controversy
A resurfaced post on the Korean forum Pann titled “Ah.. Fk, Son Heung-min Was in the Burning Sun Chat Too..?” is gaining traction amid the football star’s ongoing blackmail and pregnancy scandal involving his ex-girlfriend.
The viral post, originally published in July 2024, features an alleged list of names tied to the infamous Burning Sun group chat scandal, a case that rocked the Korean entertainment industry with accusations of drug use, prostitution, illegal filming, and police collusion. According to the post, the chatroom members included Seungri, Zico, Jung Joon-young, Son Heung-min, Ahn Duk-soo, Kim Jin-soo, and Microdot.
While Son Heung-min’s name has never been officially confirmed in connection with the Burning Sun case, the resurfaced claim has reignited debate and concern online, especially as he is currently embroiled in a high-profile legal dispute. The footballer recently filed a police complaint after being blackmailed by an ex-girlfriend over what he claimed was a false pregnancy allegation.
The original poster expressed shock and confusion, commenting, “Is this just a rumor..? I’m seriously freaking out.”
Under the Pann post, netizens voiced a mix of skepticism, criticism, and concern. Some questioned the double standards applied to celebrities, while others pointed out the dangers of spreading misinformation without verified facts. The topic quickly devolved into a heated debate, touching on fandom culture, image-making, and past controversies.
Comments on Pann:
- “His fandom is way too intense and treats him like a saint — just like with IU.”
- “Son Heung-min’s image crafting has been extreme. He’s basically the ultimate playboy hiding behind PR.”
- “I’m still wondering why there was toothpaste in a fruit bowl… Someone even said it might be drugs.”
- “Still don’t get why Zico never got canceled. I seriously hate him.”
- “This isn’t even Son Heung-min. It was already confirmed he was in the UK at the time. OP must be loaded?? That’s some serious defamation right there.”
As of now, there is no verified evidence linking Son Heung-min to the Burning Sun scandal, and the circulating post appears to be speculative. Still, the timing of its reemergence coinciding with Son’s legal issues has fueled further scrutiny and online discourse.
