DISCLAIMER: This article contains references to sexual abuse.BLACKPINK star Jissoo is back in the headlines after his brother was implicated in a sexual assault case under investigation in Seoul.According to Koreaboo news, a 30-year-old man, identified as Mr. A, was arrested at Seoul’s Gangnam Police Station on April 16 after being caught in the act. According to the report, the common arrangement allows high-paying viewers to dine with streamers. Police said he allegedly paid KRW 3 million (approximately US$2,030) for the meeting. According to the report, the couple met the streamer for lunch and drinks before taking her to her home, where she allegedly engaged in non-consensual physical contact. The streamer also said he tried to sexually assault her.“He promised not to have sex with me. I already rejected him several times, but he forced physical contact and even tried to sexually assault me,” the streamer complained, according to koreaboo.Speculations linking the suspect Jisoo‘s brother started after a media channel used a blurry image of a man, which fans easily identified as the singer’s brother. The development has left many fans shocked as it comes just months after his brother was involved in another scandal. On May 29, Korean media reported that an anonymous post on Blind accused Jisoo’s brother of filming the sexual activity without the woman’s consent. The woman took action after disclosing the details of the incident in a statement. “BLACKPINK Jisoo’s brother secretly filmed me,” it began, adding, “There’s only one person involved,” the note began. Everything in this post is based on my actual experience. At first, I trusted him. He introduced himself as the brother of a famous celebrity. He spoke well and told me about his dreams, saying that he ran a business.’He added: “At the time, I had no reason to doubt him. I thought he was a wonderful person and I genuinely cared. But that was a complete misunderstanding. He didn’t have my permission.One day, we were hanging out at his house. I found out later: he secretly recorded the relationship with a hidden camera.’Meanwhile, Jisoo has been busy. Not only has the singer been on tour and released new music, but she also starred in the romantic comedy K-Drama series ‘Boyfriend on Demand’. Jisoo plays Mi-rae, a webtoon producer exhausted by her day job who escapes to a subscription-based virtual dating simulation program that promises the dates of her dreams. DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, assault or abuse, seek immediate help. Contact a mental health specialist, NGO or someone you trust. Several helplines are available to provide assistance.
