The latest news from Glam's Siwon Kim! She went to prison for a 5 billion won blackmail case, but after retiring from BJ, she returned as a YouTuber and revealed her current status. A story about a new challenge with a friend who has been with her for 20 years.

1. Lee Byung-hun blackmail incident and Glam's disbandment
In 2014, he threatened to release a private video of actor Lee Byung-hun.

Kim Si-won (then known as Da-hee) was at the center of a huge controversy when he demanded 5 billion won through threats.

The secretly filmed footage contained obscene language, and Lee Byung-hun sued Kim Si-won. As a result, Kim Si-won was arrested on charges of attempted blackmail, and was sentenced to imprisonment in the first trial, and to one year in prison and two years of probation in the appeal trial.
This incident led to the disbandment of the group she was a part of, Glam, and she was kicked out of the entertainment industry.

2. BJ activities and 2.4 billion won in revenue
After that, Kim Si-won changed her stage name from Da-hee to Kim Si-won and became a BJ on AfreecaTV. She gained great popularity by communicating with fans through live broadcasts and recording about 2.4 billion won in Star Balloon revenue alone.

But in January, she abruptly announced her retirement, saying she was “exhausted.” At the time, she left a handwritten letter to fans, saying she would “never come back.”

3. Reversal of retirement declaration, return to YouTube
In November 2024, Kim Si-won resumed her activities through her YouTube channel 'Kim Si-won'. In her first video since returning, she revealed why she started YouTube with her boyfriend of 20 years.

She emphasized the deep trust she had with her friend, saying, “I tend to put off things I want to do because I’m scared, but my friend gave me courage.” She also added the following in the video’s description: “A message from a woman who has been through the ups and downs of life to those who are taking on challenges.”

4. Kim Si-won's new challenge

Kim Si-won, who has experienced past controversies, success, and retirement, has now started a new challenge as a YouTuber. She announced a new start by creating a window for daily life and communication through content with her boyfriend.
In his comeback video, Kim Si-won said, “Please watch over our memories,” giving fans a sense of anticipation for his future activities.

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