During the latest episode of her YouTube show Narae Style, comedian Park Na-rae revealed some of the shocking fake news she’s faced, including a bizarre rumor that she was pregnant with fellow comedian Yang Se-chan’s baby. She shared a photoshopped ultrasound image that looked so realistic she momentarily doubted herself, saying, “Even I almost believed it!”
Park was joined on the show by popular mukbang YouTuber Tzuyang, who also shared her distress over extreme and fabricated online rumors. Tzuyang recalled attending a parliamentary hearing about cyberbullying and mentioned that she’s now pursuing legal action against those spreading false claims, including rumors alleging she’s backed by Chinese interests or holds Chinese nationality.
Why it matters
Both celebrities highlighted the severe mental toll that fake news and malicious online rumors can take. Park Na-rae emphasized that while entertainers rely on public support, they should not be expected to endure damaging falsehoods. Tzuyang added that although it’s painful, she tries to remind herself that those spreading such rumors may be struggling themselves. Their stories shed light on the growing problem of online disinformation targeting public figures in Korea’s entertainment industry.
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