K-Pop star Goo Hara called ‘hero’ after crucial role exposing Burning Sun sex scandal

The late singer reportedly convinced Choi Jonghoon to speak to journalists, exposing his and other stars' sex abuse.

Fans and netizens are commemorating the late Goo Hara, celebrating her pivotal contributions revealed in the new BBC World Service documentary, ‘Burning Sun.’

The film spotlights two female Korean journalists who unearthed extensive sex scandals within the K-Pop industry.

One of the standout revelations of the documentary is Goo Hara's instrumental role in advancing the journalists' investigation. She convinced Choi Jonghoon to disclose critical details in a recorded conversation, providing the breakthrough the reporters needed to hold the stars accountable.

Hara was hailed as a “hero” by fans online, who knew she was grappling with her pwn personal crises at the time, having been blackmailed by an ex-boyfriend in the previous year. Her ex was later imprisoned for his crimes in August 2019.

Comment Section of Goo Hara's last post (Courtesy: @koohara_ on Instagram)

The documentary, ‘Burning Sun: Exposing the Secret K-Pop Chat Groups,’ extends over an hour and is accompanied by articles in both Korean and English.

It delves into the notorious Burning Sun scandal, which erupted in 2018 with accusations ranging from police collusion to illegal activities by top K-Pop figures like Seungri and Jung Joon Young.

The response to the documentary has been a mix of admiration and remorse for the late idol, with many expressing their belated apologies and praising her bravery posthumously.