The propagation of rumors is swift, particularly when they concern famous people. Haseul of ARTMS recently discovered herself at the center of a rumor storm over her family’s fortune. Now let’s go specific.
It was reported in May that Haseul had paid an astounding 2.4 billion won ($1,734,780.96 USD) for a villa in Itaewon.
This information gave rise to speculations that Haseul was descended from a South Korean “chaebol family,” which is a very wealthy and influential family. Questions about her past were flying around among fans and the media.
Haseul Speaks Out
Haseul made the decision to address the rumors head-on on July 4 during a live stream with Kim Lip, a fellow ARTMS member. Her first words were, “I’m not a chaebol,” making it abundantly evident that the reports were untrue. According to Haseul, the rumors had gotten so bad that even her manager was asking to know whether they were real.
Haseul continued, saying she had to call her mother to confirm that the reports were true since they were so persuasive. “I asked my mom if there was a house under my name in Itaewon,” she recalled.
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This demonstrates the extent to which the rumors had spread and gained credibility, impacting not only her but also her own relatives and fellow team members.
Haseul declared emphatically, “I absolutely do not have a luxury villa,” to end the rumors. She intended to dispel any confusion and put an end to the speculations with her statement. She gave viewers a clear message as she ended the live stream: don’t believe everything you hear.
Although rumors frequently gain momentum of their own, Haseul’s frank answer serves to correct the record. Now, instead of hearing baseless rumors, fans can concentrate on her music and live performances.
