Former GLAM member Kim Si-won spotted at BigBang concert

Kim Si-won, a former member of the group GLAM, has shared a glimpse of her recent life after attending a BigBang concert following her retirement as a BJ. As she reappears in the public eye after a long hiatus from the entertainment industry, her past conviction in the Lee Byung-hun blackmail case has resurfaced, drawing mixed reactions from fans.

Kim recently posted several photos on social media with the caption, “BigBang, yahoo! My throat is completely hoarse; I'm going to be sick for a few days.” In the photos, she is seen watching the BigBang concert with a natural, makeup-free look. She is also captured enjoying the performance while holding a sign that reads “BIGBANG IS BACK.”

To celebrate their 20th anniversary, BigBang held a concert at the Goyang Stadium Main Stadium in Goyang, and Kim appears to have visited the venue with an acquaintance. Along with the photos, she expressed her enthusiasm for the performance using hashtags such as “20th anniversary” and “BigBang concert.”

However, as news of Kim's recent whereabouts spread, some BigBang fans who remember her past legal issues reacted cautiously. Some netizens left comments reminiscent of her history, such as “Be careful with BigBang” and “Oppa, watch out for women.” Conversely, others cautioned against overanalyzing, commenting, “She can like a national idol,” “Was she perhaps a VIP?” and “Can't she just like BigBang too?”

Kim's name regained public attention due to the so-called “Lee Byung-hun blackmail case” in 2014. At the time, Kim was taken to trial on charges of demanding money and goods by threatening to release private video footage recorded during a drinking session with Lee Byung-hun and a former model.

The prosecution indicted her for demanding a large sum of money, and Kim was sentenced to prison in the first trial. On appeal, she was sentenced to one year in prison, suspended for two years. The case significantly shook the entertainment industry as it involved the blackmail of a prominent actor.

Following the incident, Kim continued her broadcasting activities. After her time with GLAM, she transitioned to becoming an AfreecaTV BJ, securing considerable recognition in the internet broadcasting sphere. However, last January, she announced her retirement from BJ activities, stating, “I want to leave now. And I will never return.”

Because Kim has transitioned from a girl group member to a central figure in a legal scandal, then to an internet broadcaster, and has now stepped back from the spotlight, these concert photos have drawn interest far beyond mere concert attendance. Even though she shared her daily life enjoying music without mentioning her past, the public continues to view her current appearance through the lens of her previous controversies.

This case demonstrates the phenomenon where a celebrity's past is continuously resurfaced in online spaces even after a hiatus. Even after legal judgments have been rendered, a person's past image can merge with their current actions to create new public discourse.

It remains unconfirmed whether Kim is a long-time BigBang fan or if she intends to resume professional activities following this performance. For now, she has simply shared a personal update of attending a concert with an acquaintance. However, a single photo released after a long hiatus has reignited discussions of past events, illustrating how easily a celebrity's present can overlap with their past.