"Claimed Pregnancy" to Blackmail Son Heung-min, Extorted 300 Million Won... Woman Sentenced to Four Years in Prison, Male Accomplice to Two Years Confirmed

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The real prison sentences for a woman in her 20s who blackmailed "Captain" Son Heung-min (LAFC) of the South Korean national football team to extort a large sum, and her male accomplice in his 40s, have been finalized.

NEWS1 reported on the 2nd that "the Supreme Court's Third Division (presiding Justice Oh Seok-joon) confirmed the original sentence of two years in prison for Mr. Yong, a man in his 40s, who was convicted of attempted extortion, by rejecting his appeal last month on the 12th."

Ms. Yang, a woman in her 20s charged with extortion and attempted extortion, was sentenced to four years in prison during an appeal trial in April. Subsequently, as Ms. Yang did not file a further appeal, the appeal court's judgment became final.

Ms. Yang claimed to Son Heung-min in 2024 that she was pregnant, sending him ultrasound photos, and demanded money based on this claim. It is understood that Son Heung-min's side, fearing social condemnation and damage to his career as an athlete, handed over 300 million won to Ms. Yang.

Ms. Yang initially attempted to demand money by informing another man of her pregnancy, but when the other party took no significant action, she subsequently claimed to Son Heung-min's side that she was pregnant and demanded money.

Subsequently, Ms. Yang squandered the money received on luxury goods and, facing financial hardship, was investigated as having demanded 70 million won and other amounts from Son Heung-min's side again along with Mr. Yong, her former lover.

Earlier, during the appeal trial, Ms. Yang stated, "I want to convey an apology to player Son Heung-min" and "I hope he will forgive my immature mistake."

Meanwhile, Son Heung-min participated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup held in North America. However, South Korea finished third in Group A, which included Mexico, Czechia, and South Africa, and was eliminated from the group stage after falling behind other third-place teams. After the tournament, Son Heung-min returned to the country on the 1st via Incheon International Airport.

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