Seo In-young to Shinhwa's Kim Dong-wan: Celebrities address feud rumors

Even family members fight-but in showbiz, where relationships are built on business, tensions can cut even deeper. This week, long-standing rumors of conflict between several stars once again rose to the surface, prompting public clarifications.

According to MK Sports, veteran idols Seo In-young, Ga-in, and Kim Dong-wan have all addressed their sides of stories that fans have debated for nearly a decade.

Seo In-young and Ga-in, ending a 9-year misunderstanding

Former Jewelry member Seo In-young reopened discussion around her alleged feud with Brown Eyed Girls' Ga-in during a recent livestream. When a fan asked about their current relationship, Seo replied, "We're on good terms now. Back then, I was immature and not senior-like enough.

We've since talked things through." She added, "Let's not bring up old issues again-I'll share everything openly on YouTube soon."The tension dates back to a 2016 episode of Radio Star, where Ga-in reacted to Seo's casual tone toward Narsha, saying she had felt "annoyed" at Seo's attitude. Seo fired back live on air, saying, "You were that angry? So what?" sparking controversy at the time. Later, on social media, Seo criticized Ga-in's comments as "unnecessary," arguing that the issue had been resolved years earlier with Narsha herself.

Their public exchange quickly escalated into one of the most memorable personality clashes in girl-group history.

Kim Dong-wan dispels Shinhwa breakup talk

Meanwhile, singer and actor Kim Dong-wan caused a stir with a cryptic Instagram post reading, "I hate seeing you appear in my feed. Hate me back, please." Some speculated the remark was directed at a Shinhwa bandmate, reigniting rumors of friction within the legendary group.Kim later clarified the misunderstanding, explaining, "There's no problem with the team.

I was just writing too many lyrics and got lost in fictional stories. Everything I said was about imaginary characters." He added, "My members, the fans, and I are still dreaming of a 30th anniversary concert. Please don't distort my words-our bond is strong, and we're working privately toward that dream."

The reality behind celebrity 'feud culture'

Industry insiders note that minor misunderstandings often spiral online due to fan speculation and media amplification. In both Seo In-young's and Kim Dong-wan's cases, personal introspection appears to have led to reconciliation-or at least mutual understanding. While SNS may stir tension, it's also becoming the stage where K-pop's veterans reshape public perception with honesty and humor.