SEOUL, April 17 -- Jisoo of global K-pop group BLACKPINK is facing online backlash following reports linking her brother to an ongoing criminal investigation in South Korea.

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Authorities at Gangnam Police Station confirmed that a man in his 30s, identified only as "Mr A," has been arrested on charges related to alleged forced molestation. While officials have not publicly disclosed the suspect's identity, speculation on social media has connected the case to Jisoo's family, intensifying public scrutiny.

According to reports, the case involves a female livestreamer who allegedly met the suspect through a "date ticket" arrangement, a system in which top online donors can arrange ...