"My mom, the kimchi girl": Kim Jimin returns after controversial remarks leak [Star Issue]

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Kim Jimin, a cast member of 'Heart Signal' Season 4, has returned to public activity following controversy over leaked social media posts.

On the 20th, Kim Jimin posted several photos on her Instagram. The post contained only heart emojis, with no accompanying text.

The released photos showed Kim Jimin smiling.

Kim Jimin has drawn attention for resuming her social media activities two months after a controversy over leaked private posts in June.

Fans responded with messages such as "I missed you," "We waited for you," and "You've become even more beautiful." However, some netizens expressed confusion about her return.

Earlier, in early June, captured images believed to be from Kim Jimin's Instagram stories spread through online communities such as OnLINe. At the time, Kim Jimin had posted the stories with a "Close Friends" setting, visible only to select users, but they were screenshotted and shared by an internal user, making them public.

The leaked posts contained sensitive political remarks. In particular, Kim Jimin wrote, "The top 10 percent feed the bottom 90 percent, so eventually everyone becomes poor!!!!!!! That is exactly the Communist Party!!!!!!!" She also posted, "Even if you work your ass off trying to earn money at Hanwha, it's pointless," and "My husband who earns dollars for me is the best."

Kim Jimin also made derogatory remarks about her mother. She shared screenshots of KakaoTalk conversations with her mother, using expressions such as "My mom, the kimchi girl, hi" and "Tsk tsk, my mom is a kimchi girl."

Kim Jimin also spread provocative rumors targeting other celebrities and TV personalities. She shared posts claiming that female actresses and participants in dating shows received sponsorships. Additionally, multiple leaked posts contained high-level remarks, including statements about wanting to abandon pets and the use of profanity, sparking further controversy.

As the controversy grew, Kim Jimin posted an apology statement saying, "I sincerely apologize for causing concern to many people due to posts I wrote in my personal space over the past few days." She added, "Even though it was a limited space, I deeply regret that sharing my personal opinions caused harm."

Kim Jimin also stated, "While some of these posts were indeed written by me, not all content was directly authored by me. During the process of reposting, significant portions of the original meaning and context at the time of writing were omitted or distorted, leading to some content being conveyed inaccurately." She further warned, "Due to unauthorized leaks without consent and the spread of false information, I am currently facing severe difficulties not only for myself but also for my family and those who care about me," indicating that legal action would be taken.

Meanwhile, Kim Jimin gained public recognition by appearing on Channel A's 2023 dating reality program 'Heart Signal 4'.

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