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Scandal and Justice: The Fake-Pregnancy Blackmail Against Son Heung-min
What happened
Earlier in 2024, a woman — known by the surname Yang — claimed she was pregnant with Son Heung-min’s child. According to prosecutors, she sent him an ultrasound image and demanded money, threatening to publicly reveal the alleged pregnancy if he did not comply.
Under pressure, Son paid the sum: 300 million won (approximately US$204,000). He reportedly signed a non-disclosure agreement.
Not content with that payment, Yang — now reportedly with a male accomplice surnamed Yong — attempted to extort additional money (around 70 million won) between March and May 2025 by threatening to leak details about the alleged pregnancy and an abortion.
In May 2025, Son filed a criminal complaint with South Korean police, identifying himself as the victim of blackmail. The police arrested Yang and Yong following the complaint.
Court Ruling & Sentences
On 8 December 2025, a trial at Seoul Central District Court concluded:
• Yang was found guilty of blackmail and attempted blackmail, and sentenced to four years in prison.
• Yong, who had confessed to involvement in the scheme, received a two-year prison sentence for attempted blackmail.
The court rejected Yang’s defense that the money was compensation related to a genuine pregnancy or abortion, stating that her claims were inconsistent and that she had not verified paternity.
Judges emphasised the malicious, premeditated nature of the scheme and noted the likely substantial psychological distress suffered by Son, a high-profile public figure.
Context & Why It Matters
• The case illustrates how public figures like Son, with high reputational and media visibility, can become targets of extortion — particularly via false claims that would attract wide attention.
• The use of a fabricated ultrasound image and threats of public exposure highlight the emotional and reputational leverage often leveraged by blackmailers.
• The fact that the court delivered substantial prison sentences signals authorities’ intent to punish not just for financial fraud, but emotional and reputational harm targeting public figures.
What We Know — and What Remains Unclear
Known:
• The alleged pregnancy was never proven; paternity was unverified.
• Yang attempted a similar scheme on another man before targeting Son.
• The money extorted was reportedly spent on luxury goods.
Unclear / Disputed Points:
• Whether there was ever a real pregnancy (some initial claims reportedly referred to a pregnancy and abortion). Some reports indicate that the woman claimed she had an abortion, but the court said the pregnancy claim was unverified.
• The full extent of psychological impact or reputational damage Son endured — the court acknowledged “considerable psychological pain,” but beyond that details are private.
Aftermath & Reaction
Public reaction has been largely supportive of Son, condemning the blackmail attempt as “disgusting behavior” and praising the court’s decision. Some online commentators on forums wrote harshly about the woman’s actions, reflecting public outrage.
Legal experts and media commentaries note that this case may set a precedent — reinforcing that false pregnancy claims used for extortion will be treated as serious crimes rather than private disputes.
For Son himself, the verdict may bring some relief and closure, though the ordeal underscores the vulnerability of public figures to exploitative schemes beyond the pitch.
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