TripleS' Wonie's mother gains fame, becoming a celebrity herself
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- K-pop idol Wonie of tripleS revealed her mother has become famous due to her own YouTube channel.
- Wonie joked that her mother, who initially sent her to become an idol, ended up becoming a celebrity herself.
- Sightings of her mother at a dermatology clinic have surfaced online, adding to the buzz.
TripleS member Wonie has shared that her mother has unexpectedly gained significant fame, largely due to her own YouTube channel. The K-pop idol appeared on the tvN entertainment program 'Amazing Saturday' for a special episode titled 'Princesses, Gather Round,' alongside fellow group members Nien and Jaden.
During the broadcast, host Boom playfully questioned Wonie about her mother's growing notoriety. Wonie explained that a video mentioning her mother on her personal YouTube channel had garnered considerable attention. "My mother sent me to become a celebrity, but she herself became a celebrity," Wonie quipped, drawing laughter from the audience.
My mother sent me to become a celebrity, but she herself became a celebrity.
Adding to the amusement, Wonie mentioned that despite her mother's attempts to keep a low profile, she has been spotted by fans. "My mother says she won't talk about it anywhere, but people are saying they saw her going to a dermatology clinic, and there are even eyewitness accounts online," Wonie revealed, prompting further laughter.
The unexpected fame of Wonie's mother highlights a growing trend of family members of celebrities gaining attention through social media and online platforms. While Wonie is actively pursuing her career in the K-pop industry, her mother's online presence has become a notable side story, capturing the public's interest.
My mother says she won't talk about it anywhere, but people are saying they saw her going to a dermatology clinic, and there are even eyewitness accounts online.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.