Son Heung-min’s Private Life Under Fire: 8 Scandals Involving Top Idols, Actresses, and a Shocking Blackmail Case
Son Heung-min, known for keeping his personal life out of the spotlight, is now at the center of intense public scrutiny following a blackmail scandal involving a woman claiming to be his ex-girlfriend.
Although Son has consistently avoided confirming any relationship, he has been the subject of eight high-profile dating rumors throughout his career—culminating in an unprecedented legal controversy.
Kim Min-ji: The First Rumor
Son’s earliest dating rumor involved Kim Min-ji, a non-celebrity reportedly connected to the entertainment industry. Despite speculation fueled by her beauty and brief public interest, the rumor quietly faded with no confirmation.
Girl’s Day’s Minah (2014)
In 2014, Son was photographed on a late-night date with Girl’s Day member Minah.
Her agency initially downplayed the interaction, calling them “just friends,” but later admitted they were dating with good feelings. Son, as usual, did not comment.
Former After School’s Member Yoo So-young (2015)
Actress and former idol Yoo So-young publicly confirmed a relationship with Son in 2015, but he remained silent. She later discussed their romance on TV, noting that it ended naturally after Son returned to the UK for his career.
Actress Han Yeon-soo
Rumors linking Son to Han Yeon-soo arose from fans noticing shared travel schedules and similar fashion items on social media. Neither party addressed the speculation, and the story eventually lost traction.
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo (2021)
In 2021, Son was rumored to be dating BLACKPINK’s Jisoo after she was seen attending his match. The two were also spotted wearing matching bracelets—often interpreted as “couple items.”
Both remained silent, further fueling fan theories.
Kim Go-eun
A rumored connection to actress Kim Go-eun was sparked by shared Instagram activity, but it was later revealed that the account in question actually belonged to actress Jang Hee-ryung.
Kim’s agency denied any personal relationship with Son.
Moon Ga-young (2023)
In 2023, online speculation suggested that Son and actress Moon Ga-young were preparing to marry. However, no statements were issued, and no evidence surfaced—leading the rumor to quietly dissolve.
The Shocking Twist: Blackmail Scandal with “Ms. Y”
The most severe development came recently when Ms. Y, a woman in her 20s, claimed to be Son’s ex-girlfriend. She told Son she was pregnant with his child and demanded ₩300 million KRW (~$222,000), later escalating to an additional ₩70 million KRW (~$51,000) in threats.
She supported her claim with hospital records and ultrasound images. Police confirmed that the pregnancy and abortion did take place, but paternity was never proven.
Both Ms. Y and her boyfriend were arrested for blackmail and extortion, marking a historic moment in Son’s otherwise tightly guarded personal history.
For years, Son Heung-min maintained a strict boundary between his public persona and private relationships—never confirming any romance despite ongoing speculation. But with the recent scandal, the boundary has cracked, exposing a deeply personal crisis that has captivated the public and shocked fans.