A former contestant from Produce 101 Season 2 is facing serious allegations after multiple people claimed they were scammed by a travel agency linked to him.

According to an MBC News Desk report on February 20, a travel agency that sold Southeast Asia tour packages suddenly canceled bookings and disappeared without issuing refunds.

The agency was run by a man identified as Mr. Lee, who was introduced as someone who appeared on a famous K-pop reality program. News Desk blurred out footage of a contestant from Produce 101 Season 2, hinting at his identity.

Victims say they were lured in by promotions claiming the trips were personally experienced by a well-known influencer.

However, earlier this month, the agency cut off all contact after canceling bookings, leaving customers with no money and no trips.

When some victims visited the agency’s office, they were shocked to find it completely empty—no signs, no staff, nothing. So far, at least 15 people have come forward.

Lee, the agency’s representative, is denying full responsibility. He claimed, "I was asked if I could temporarily lend my name for a short time. They said they needed to transfer some shares. I thought it was just for a moment, but things turned out like this, and I'm really shocked."

Authorities have reportedly summoned him for questioning, and the case is under investigation.

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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