Actress Son Na-eun Faces Extortion After Phone Hacking Incident

Actress Son Na-eun has recently become a victim of a phone hacking incident, which has led to extortion attempts against her. On February 12, her agency, YG Entertainment, released an official statement confirming that Son's personal mobile phone was hacked. The hacker demanded money in exchange for not disclosing illegally obtained data. In an effort to protect her family and friends from harm, Son initially complied with the hacker's demands. However, the hacker has continued to threaten her, requesting additional funds and causing significant emotional distress to both Son and her family. YG Entertainment emphasized that the police are currently conducting a formal investigation into the matter and that they will take strong legal action against any criminal activities related to the extortion and invasion of privacy. The agency also requested that the media refrain from reporting unverified information while the investigation is ongoing. Son Na-eun debuted in 2011 as a member of the girl group Apink and transitioned to acting after leaving the group in 2022.