In mid-2020, the Korean entertainment industry was shaken by reports that Lisaof BLACKPINK had been scammed out of about ₩1 billion. The person responsible was revealed to be Jung Bo Kyung, a manager who had worked closely with Lisa since her trainee days until the group’s debut. The news surprised many fans, as the manager had long been seen as a trusted staff member within the company and among the members.
According to Korean media reports at the time, the manager allegedly told Lisa he would help her invest in real estate opportunities that could generate profit. Trusting him due to their years of professional relationship, the idol transferred the money without suspicion. However, instead of making the investment, Jung Bo Kyung reportedly used the entire amount for gambling. After the exclusive report surfaced, YG Entertainment quickly confirmed the incident, explaining that the case had been uncovered through an investigation involving cross-border elements.
Reports from Korean media also stated that Lisa was deeply shocked when the fraud was revealed. The youngest member of BLACKPINK reportedly experienced fear, disappointment, and anxiety after being betrayed by someone she had trusted for years. Despite the situation, she chose not to pursue a court case and instead hoped to resolve the matter through mediation. The manager agreed to immediately repay part of the money, promised to gradually return the remaining amount, and eventually left the company.
Around the same time the case became public, internet users began resurfacing an interview with someone claiming to be a former employee of YG Entertainment. In the interview, the person stated that most staff members working directly with BLACKPINK were women, supposedly to help protect the group’s image and ensure the members felt comfortable.
The claim quickly sparked debate online. Some people argued that it was merely a personal opinion, pointing out that male staff members had also appeared in behind-the-scenes photos with the group. However, after the news about Lisa’s fraud case emerged, the old interview began circulating again, leading some netizens to question whether changes in staff arrangements might have been related to the incident.
Still, these suspicions remain unverified. In reality, both Lisa and the other members of BLACKPINK have worked with managers of different genders over the years, and their management teams continue to attract significant attention from fans.
Sources: kenh14