"If you don't have 500 million, then at least 400 million": Shocking behind-the-scenes of attempted extortion by Park Na-rae's former manager [Star Issue]

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New details have emerged regarding the arrest of Park Na-rae's former manager on charges of attempted extortion.

On the 26th, YouTube channel 'Entertainment Backstage with Lee Jin-ho' revealed behind-the-scenes information about the case involving Park Na-rae's former manager through a video titled "Can you give me 500 million? The full story before the arrest of Park Na-rae's manager... The truth behind the assault incident."

In the video, Lee Jin-ho stated, "Park Na-rae's side contacted the former manager's side starting from late 2025. Through a show business reporter, a financial demand was conveyed in the sense of 'Do you have 500 million? If not, at least 400 million.' It is understood that the reporter also admitted during police investigation that they conveyed such a demand. From the perspective of law enforcement authorities, it appears this point—that the financial demand was conveyed through a third party—became decisive evidence for applying the charge of attempted extortion."

He continued, "Subsequently, the former manager's side expressed willingness to settle and submitted a blank settlement agreement, but negotiations collapsed as Park Na-rae's side indicated they could not accept certain terms. The workplace harassment claims raised by the former manager's side were also subject to police investigation, but this was handled separately from the attempted extortion charges. Additionally, both sides have alleged assault incidents, and it is understood that the police investigated these matters together."

Previously, in January, Park Na-rae stated, "I have paid all legally due amounts, including severance pay. However, I did not provide the large sum they demanded. They mentioned approximately 500 million won as a minimum and instructed me to determine any amount above that. Out of frustration, I sought advice from acquaintances around me and concluded that the core issue was money. Believing it could no longer be resolved through dialogue, I decided to take legal action."

In contrast, the former manager's side refuted this, stating, "The claim by Park Na-rae's side that 'a settlement of 500 million won was offered at dawn' is not true."

Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that Seoul Yongsan Police Station arrested Shin [surname omitted], the former manager of Park Na-rae, on the 16th on charges including attempted extortion.

Police believe that Shin claimed Park Na-rae used company funds for personal purposes, such as giving money to her ex-boyfriend, and demanded an amount equivalent to 10% of the company's 2024 revenue. It is also known that he allegedly embezzled approximately 30 million won from company funds.

According to sources close to the matter, police did not arrest another former manager who was investigated alongside Shin. They are expected to transfer both individuals to the Prosecution Service as early as the 21st.

Park Na-rae had previously appeared at Gangnam Police Station twice in February and March to undergo investigations regarding various charges against her.

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