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Siwon Kim from group Glam starts YouTube
“A woman who has experienced the ups and downs of the world”
Suspended sentence for past Lee Byung-hun threat case
Siwon Kim (formerly known as Dahee) from the group Glam announced the launch of YouTube. Siwon Kim’s Instagram
AfreecaTV BJ Kim Si-won (formerly known as Dahee, 30), a member of the group Glam, who demanded 5 billion won for distributing actor Lee Byung-hun’s private videos, has become a YouTuber.
On the 17th, Kim Si-won posted a video titled ‘The most asked question about why we are together’ on his YouTube channel ‘Kim Si-won’. The description of the video included the phrase, ‘A message from a woman who has been through the hardships of the world and her friend who sees death every day to those who are thinking about taking on a challenge.’
In the video, he announced that he started YouTube with a friend of 20 years and said, “Even if there is something I want to do, I am secretly timid and tend to procrastinate, but this friend is there to help me out. My friends believe in me and support me no matter what I do.” He added, “This friend in particular cheers me on, saying, ‘I like what you do’ and ‘You’re a courageous friend.'” Kim Si-won’s friend said, “There was a part where Si-won was intimidated by the work he used to do, and we talked a lot about that. Since there is something I want to do, I want to work hard and give positive energy to the viewers. It’s a dream in my heart.” “I will work hard until the day I achieve it,” he said.
Meanwhile, Siwon Kim debuted as a member of the group Glam in 2012 as Dahee and began his career as a singer. Afterwards, in 2014, he and model Lee threatened to distribute private videos secretly filmed while drinking with Lee Byung-hun and others online, and demanded 5 billion won. It is known that the video contained Lee Byung-hun’s obscene remarks. As a result, Lee Byung-hun filed a complaint against the two people to the police, bringing the incident to the surface. In 2015, the second trial court sentenced Kim Si-won to one year in prison, ruling, “The victim stated in the appeal trial that he did not want the defendants to be punished, the crime was only an attempt, and the defendants showed deep reflection on their mistakes during the six months they were detained.” Sentenced to two years probation.
After the incident, he changed his name to Siwon Kim and became a BJ for AfreecaTV. It is reported that he earned about 2.4 billion won last year, but earlier this year, he posted a handwritten letter on his channel’s notice board with the title ‘Thank you all’, seemingly hinting at retirement.
Intern reporter Jeong Ye-won ywjung@asiae.co.kr
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Welcome to World Today News! Today, we have two guests joining us for an interview: Guest 1, Ms. Kim from Seoul, and Guest 2, Ms. Lee from Busan. Ms. Kim has recently launched her YouTube channel, which has garnered much attention due to her past as a member of the group Glam and involvement in a controversy related to actor Lee Byung-hun. Ms. Lee is an expert on social media and entertainment in Korea.
Host: Firstly, Ms. Kim, can you tell us more about your decision to start a YouTube channel? What motivated you to take this step and what kind of content can we expect to see on your channel?
Guest 1: Thank you for having me. I decided to start YouTube because I felt that I had a story to tell and wanted to share my experiences with others. My channel will mainly focus on lifestyle topics such as makeup, beauty, travel, and food. I also plan to share my thoughts on life and personal experiences.
Host: What kind of challenges did you face in starting your YouTube channel, considering your past involvement in a high-profile controversy?
Guest 1: Starting any new venture comes with its own set of challenges, but I believe that my past has already been discussed extensively, and I want to focus on the present and future. As long as I continue to create quality content that resonates with my audience, I believe that people will be supportive.
Host: Absolutely. Now moving on to you, Ms. Lee. As an expert on social media and entertainment, what do you think about the reception that Siwon Kim’s YouTube channel has received so far? Do you think it will be successful considering the controversy she was involved in?
Guest 2: Well, it’s too early to say for sure, but I think it’s promising. People seem to be interested in what she has to say, and she has a unique perspective due to her past experiences. However, she will have to be mindful of the content she creates and ensure that it doesn’t cross any lines. But, if she can navigate this correctly, I believe there’s a lot of potential for growth.
Host: We also learned that Kim Si-won’s friend is also starting a
