Former DIA member Somyi is facing accusations of a romantic relationship with the CEO of her former agency, Pocketdol Studio.
The K-pop star turned streamer parted ways with Pocketdol Studio and girl group DIA (Do It Amazing) in 2022 after a prolonged hiatus. After leaving the group, she pursued activities as an adult BJ (broadcast jockey) under Hotple Entertainment, which manages several BJs.
Most recently, she made headlines by joining the new agency Moden Berry Korea. In addition, the YouTube channel HOVERLAB or Garo Sero Research Institute claimed that Somyi was in a relationship with PocketDol Studio CEO, Kim Kwang Soo.
Notably, it is the same YouTube channel that presented evidence of Kim Soo Hyun’s 6-year relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron, which began when she was a minor.
On March 28, her new agency Moden Berry announced legal action against Garo Sero Research Institute (Gaseyeon). The statement reads, “Garo Sero Research Institute conducted a broadcast with the purpose of spreading false information that artist Ahn Somyi and Pocketdol Studio CEO Kim Kwang Soo were in a relationship.” They continued, “This constitutes clear defamation, and we have decided to take legal action to protect our artist.”
Moden Berry added, “We will not stand idly by as unfounded rumors and reckless speculation about our artist spread.” They also stated, “We plan to secure relevant data through a legal representative and respond strongly, with a zero-tolerance policy.”
Her agency has also decided to take legal action against malicious comments and false information.
Previously, she received a prison term of 1.5 years for falsely accusing the CEO of her former agency of sexual assault. Her allegations were proven false in court as she was seen hugging the CEO in the CCTV footage. Later, she appealed the decision and received 2 years of probation
Ahn Somyi, a former member of K-pop group DIA, has been pursuing a new career as a BJ and entertainer. After leaving DIA and parting ways with Pocketdol Studio, the 25-year-old streamer has been actively exploring various fields.