Kim Junsu Faces Extortion Scandal Amidst 'Aladdin' Musical Debut

Kim Junsu, a former member of TVXQ and a renowned musical actor, is embroiled in a scandal involving allegations of extortion by a female BJ, amounting to over 800 million won. As this controversy unfolds, attention is also drawn to his upcoming role in the musical 'Aladdin'.

Kim Junsu is set to star as Aladdin in the musical 'Aladdin', which opens on the 22nd at the Charlotte Theater in Jamsil, Seoul.

The musical 'Aladdin' has been a global sensation, performed across four continents and in 11 productions, attracting approximately 20 million viewers worldwide. This production marks the 10th anniversary of its Broadway debut and is being presented as a licensed musical. Alongside Kim Junsu, actors Seo Kyung-soo and Park Kang-hyun will also portray Aladdin, while Jung Sung-hwa, Jung Won-young, and Kang Hong-seok will play Genie. Lee Sung-kyung, Min Kyung-ah, and Choi Ji-hye will take on the role of Jasmine.

On October 15th, reports surfaced that Kim Junsu was extorted by a female BJ, who allegedly coerced him into handing over more than 800 million won. According to reports, the Gyeonggi Northern Provincial Police Agency applied for an arrest warrant on October 13th for BJ A under charges of aggravated punishment for specific economic crimes. A is accused of threatening Kim Junsu from September 2020 to last month, extorting approximately 8.4 billion won over 101 instances.

A reportedly became acquainted with Kim Junsu in 2019 and recorded their conversations and voice exchanges. She allegedly threatened to distribute these recordings on social media, demanding money from Kim Junsu to prevent their release. It is reported that A committed these acts to fund her drug use.

Reporter: Ryu Yeji, Ten Asia ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr