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The DM Controversy Everyone's Talking About Oh, the wild ride that is K-pop drama! This time, it's Munwon, fiance of much-loved singer Shinji, who found himself at the centre of spicy rumors involving a transgender influencer named Sera.
But before the online grapevine could set new records for speculation, BJ Kkotja, a popular streamer, decided to set the record straight on air. Here's what went down: Kkotja revealed during a personal stream that while it's true Munwon and Sera knew each other before, Munwon apparently had no clue Sera was transgender post-transition. The fuel for the rumors? Kkotja caught them following each other on social media and even found traces of direct messages (DMs) exchanged-cue the dramatic background music. Things got hotter when Sera herself joked, "I wouldn't reveal these chats even for ₹60 lakh, but for ₹3 crore, maybe!" Light banter, sure, but it only made the online crowd more suspicious, especially those who love some masala in their social feeds.Unpacking the Reality-With a Touch of K-drama Not one to let things get out of hand, Kkotja cleared it up: Munwon didn't know about Sera's transition when they first connected, nor did he know she was a part of the LGBTQ+ community.
After reviewing the chat logs herself, Kkotja confirmed, "There's absolutely nothing problematic here." She also asked fans not to read too much into friendly exchanges between two people who knew each other since the days Sera was prepping her trot album. And hey, who can't relate to misunderstandings over DMs in the age of Instagram and WhatsApp? Whether you're in Seoul or Surat, a good old group chat is just an awkward screenshot away from sparking drama.Relationships, Rumors, and the Weight of Public Gaze Since Shinji and Munwon went public with their wedding plans, some have tried digging up dirt: questions about past marriages, kids, and now this alleged DM "scandal." As if every South Indian aunty and K-drama fan club had fused into one, netizens speculated with the energy of a cricket final. But in this whirlwind, it's clear-sometimes, friends are just friends, and jokes are just jokes.