Their idyllic world was shattered when a tabloid magazine published photos of them together, taken during a secret getaway. The photos were accompanied by a scandalous article, accusing Yomi of being a gold digger and Seon Joo of ruining his career by dating a commoner.
The news spread like wildfire. Seon Joo's fans were divided, some supportive, others outraged. His agency panicked, urging him to deny the relationship and distance himself from Yomi.
Seon Joo refused. He held a press conference, where he publicly acknowledged his relationship with Yomi and defended her honor.