Seventeen's Seungkwan Debunks False 'Feel-Good Story' About Jeju Restaurant

Seventeen member Seungkwan has directly addressed and debunked a popular "feel-good story" that falsely used his name, explaining his decision to distance himself from acquaintances involved in spreading the misinformation.

During a recent live broadcast on the fan communication platform Weverse, Seungkwan clarified that a widely shared anecdote concerning a barbecue restaurant on Jeju Island was not true. The story had circulated online, suggesting that Seungkwan had pre-paid 600,000 won (approximately $450 USD) at his acquaintance's restaurant, allowing fans to receive free drinks.

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The feel-good story about pre-paying 600,000 won at a Jeju Island barbecue restaurant for fans to receive free drinks was not true.

Seungkwan stated that the narrative was fabricated and that he had subsequently ceased contact with the individuals responsible for propagating the false story. He explained that his decision to cut ties stemmed from the harm caused by the misinformation and the misuse of his name. The situation highlights the challenges public figures face with the spread of unverified stories and the importance of clarifying such narratives.

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I cut ties with acquaintances who caused harm by spreading false stories using my name.