• Netizens respond to rumors of TWICE's Chaeyoung's alleged romantic relationship with Zion.T

    TWICE's Chaeyoung and Zion.T are reportedly an item.

    On April 4, KST, the media outlet SWAY broke the news that Chaeyoung and Zion.T have been seeing each other for about half a year.

    The report suggests that a common friend introduced them, and their bond swiftly grew from professional to personal.

    Chaeyoung, who has been seen on public dates before, was once again spotted out and about with Zion.T. The pair have been seen together in Hannam-dong and Yeonhui-dong.

    An insider shared, "Chaeyoung and Zion.T started off as senior-junior colleagues, but their relationship soon turned romantic. As both are open and outgoing, their friends are already aware of their relationship status."

    A tip from a 'SWAY' subscriber revealed that the couple prefers to hang out in Gangbuk. They enjoy peaceful walks in quiet lanes rather than bustling hotspots.

    Netizens had a lot to say:

    "Wow, so many dating announcements… it's unusual for so many to come out at once lol"

    "If it's true, good for them. If not, no big deal. But all these dating news make me suspect something political is happening."

    "Seems like it's dating season …"

    "Something major must be happening in South Korea because there's a surge of dating news and scandals."

    "Everyone's either bullying or dating"

    "Didn't see that coming. But if it's true, congrats"

    "Anyone want to bet they'll be collaborating soon ??!!"

    "I mistook the person on the right for Somi!"

    "Somebody mentioned these dating news might be a distraction from something related to the first lady"

    "And just like that, it was a marketing strategy for their new collaboration. ???"

    "If this is true, I bet SOMI was the matchmaker ???"

    What are your thoughts?

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  • Jun Ji Hyun Clears the Air About Tax Investigation and Payment of 20 Million Won, Says It’s Not Related to Any Illegal Activities

    Actress Jun Ji Hyun is setting the record straight about the tax investigation she was part of two years ago.

    On February 10th, a representative from Jun Ji Hyun's agency, IEUM HASHTAG, spoke to HeraldPOP and confirmed that the actress had fully complied with all procedures during the 2023 tax investigation. "There were no issues with the investigation," the rep stated.

    However, the representative did mention that there had been a misunderstanding between the tax accountant and the National Tax Service over how some expenses were handled.

    This led to a minor discrepancy, resulting in Jun Ji Hyun paying an additional 20 million won in taxes. The rep clarified that this payment is simply a part of the normal tax process, saying, “This additional tax is completely unrelated to any illegal activities or major tax issues.”

    In the past, reports had surfaced about a large-scale tax probe targeting Korean celebrities, with Jun Ji Hyun among those investigated.

    It was initially reported that after a thorough investigation, Jun Ji Hyun paid a significant fine, marking the first time in 9 years that her finances had been under scrutiny.

    Though specific details were not shared, the media speculated that the investigation might have had something to do with her real estate dealings.

    To give some background, in 2007, Jun Ji Hyun bought a five-story building in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam for 8.6 billion won.

    Later, in 2021, she sold the property for a whopping 23.5 billion won, earning a profit of 14.9 billion won. Furthermore, in 2022, Jun Ji Hyun and her husband bought a luxurious penthouse in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, for 13 billion won.

    Despite all the rumors, Jun Ji Hyun has made it clear that there is no wrongdoing involved and the extra payment was just a routine part of tax correction.

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