To give foreign fans a hand accessing the darker side of Korea’s increasingly complicated showbiz industry, The Korea Times runs “Believe It or Not,” a column reporting unconfirmed celeb stories currently making the rounds on social media. We have removed all the names to avoid defamation. One thing you need to know is that the following stories are brought to you without fact-checking. So, believe it or not, it's up to you. ― ED.
A prolific actor, known for his convincing action scenes in films, is said to have engaged in a fist fight with his bodyguards at a recent film festival. The veteran actor is said to have gotten himself into a scuffle with his bodyguards regarding his security detail. But before his guards could say a word, he threw a punch at one of them, knocking him out cold.
Those who witnessed the scene said it was as though the actor had mistaken the film festival for a movie shoot.
A self-proclaimed top actress, whose tumultuous acting career has been filled with ups and downs, is known for her obstinacy and disregard for others. Apparently, she has finally called it quits with her agency.
The actress is said to drive her own luxury car to shoots because she can’t bear to be in the same car as her manager, makeup artists and other staff.
One day, she was involved in a car accident, but blamed it on her manager. That’s not all ― she requested that her agency compensate her for the repair costs and threatened to terminate her contract if it didn’t. The agency paid half of the repair costs and they parted ways.
An actress, now married, is said to have juggled relationships with three men before tying the knot with the richest one.
According to industry insiders, the actress was having an affair with a married actor while dating a non-celebrity on the side. She added a third to her stable, but happiness didn’t last very long ― the actor’s wife learned of the affair and kicked up a fuss in front of a crowd.
The actress’s decision to marry the third man, a very successful entrepreneur, came when he offered to buy her a luxurious villa in Gangnam.
A curvy idol group member is said to have turned up with a new car one day, one more expensive than her agency chief’s ride. She may be reaping in some cash, but most can’t help but wonder how she could afford such a luxury, considering she is relatively new to showbiz.
Apparently, the car was a year-end gift from one of Korea’s most-sought-after comedians. The comedian, who is also an emcee, has taken a liking to the young star, and she is growing fond of him, too.
The problem is that the comedian’s wife is a former producer. It won’t be long until she finds out.