'Mom is a Kimchi-nyeo'... 'Heart Signal 4's Kim Ji-min, leaked private posts cause widespread controversy

South Korean influencer Kim Ji-min, who gained fame on the dating reality show 'Heart Signal 4,' has issued an apology following the unauthorized leak of her private social media posts. The posts, shared on a 'Close Friends' feature, contained controversial content that sparked public outcry.

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I sincerely apologize for causing concern through posts made in my private space.

Kim Ji-min expressed her sincere apologies for causing concern through posts made in her private space. The leaked material included unrefined political commentary, inappropriate remarks concerning her family and pets, and unverified rumors about fellow celebrities and program participants. Notably, some posts contained inflammatory language, such as referring to her mother as a 'kimchi-nyeo' (a derogatory term often implying a woman who exploits men).

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I sincerely apologize to Park Hee-sun and the agency staff, and to the fans who have been hurt and suffered damage due to the privately mentioned content.

"I sincerely apologize to Park Hee-sun and the agency staff, and to the fans who have been hurt and suffered damage due to the privately mentioned content," Kim Ji-min stated. She acknowledged that while some of the leaked content originated from her, it did not represent the entirety of her posts. She explained that the context was lost or distorted during the sharing and distribution process, leading to factual inaccuracies.

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Some of it is true, but not all of it. The context was lost or distorted during the sharing and distribution process, and it was conveyed differently from the truth.

Regarding the unauthorized leak of her private posts, Kim Ji-min highlighted the significant difficulties faced by her family and those around her due to the dissemination without consent. Consequently, she is reviewing appropriate legal actions within the necessary scope. Kim Ji-min, who appeared on 'Heart Signal 4' as a university student in 2023, recently garnered attention for her public relationship with a man working at Tesla in the United States.

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Unauthorized leakage and spread of private posts are causing great difficulties for my family and those around me. We are reviewing appropriate legal action within the necessary scope.