TV personality and writer Yoo Byung Jae, shocked fans with heartbreaking news about a massive debt scam he fell victim to.

In a recent video shared on his YouTube channel, Yoo revealed that he had lent a whopping 700 million KRW to acquaintances—only to find himself unable to recover the money.

On December 27th, Yoo opened up about the painful experience, stating, "Today, I will help you get the money you’ve lost," but quickly added, "To be honest, I’m not someone who deserves to make this content today." He continued, saying, "I will be sharing for the first time the money I lent and haven't received back."

His close friend and CEO of his agency, Yoo Gyu Seon, expressed concern over his decision to speak publicly, asking, "Is it okay to say this?"

Yoo Byung Jae explained that the total debt had grown to 700 million KRW after his older brother, Yoo Gyu Seon, became involved. Originally, it was a little over 600 million KRW, but with his brother’s involvement, it reached the full 700 million KRW.

Yoo Byung Jae added, "The heartbreaking part is that almost all the people who borrowed this 700 million KRW from me don’t even know how much they owe me". His candid words left viewers in shock and disbelief.

He clarified the gravity of the situation, saying, "I’m not laughing right now. This is not something to laugh about."

In other news, Yoo Byung Jae recently confirmed his relationship with 9-year-younger influencer Lee Yoo Jeong, who had previously gained attention for her appearance on the reality show Love Catcher 4. This new revelation adds an unexpected twist to his already eventful year.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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