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Areum (아름), also spelled as Ahreum, is a South Korean singer and rapper. She is a former member of the girl group T-ARA and its sub-unit T-ARA N4.
Career[]
2012: Debut with T-ARA[]
On June 14, 2012, she was introduced as the newest member of T-ARA.[1] She made her official debut with the group on July 3, 2012 with the mini album Day by Day.
2013: Debut with T-ARA N4, departure[]
On April 7, 2013, it was announced Areum would debut as part of the group's sub-unit T-ARA N4.[2] The group officially debuted on May 2 with the mini album Jeon Won Diary.
On July 10, MBK Entertainment announced Areum would be leaving the group in order to pursue a solo career.[3] However, no solo activities ever came to fruition, and she terminated her contract with the agency in August 2014.[4]
2017: The Unit[]
On August 14, 2017, it was announced Areum would be making her first public appearance in nearly four years through the survival show The Unit.[5] She was eliminated in episode 10 after ranking 44th place.[6]
2021: Kookmin Singer[]
In October 2021, Areum joined her second competitive survival show when she appeared on TV Chosun's Kookmin Singer.[7] She was eventually eliminated but finished within the 'Top 111' ranks (ranks after 40 for individuals were not assigned).[citation needed]
2023–2024: Sing Again 3, aborted solo debut[]
In 2023, she took part in JTBC's Sing Again 3 but was eliminated during the first round.
On February 17, 2024, Areum revealed through an Instagram post that she will be soon be unveiling her first solo release. Additionally, she will also be having a fanmeeting.[8] However, due to her ongoing controversies and personal issues, it is belived that her debut was canceled.
Personal life[]
Relationships, family and controversies[]
On October 20, 2019, she married her non-celebrity businessman boyfriend, Kim Younggeol, in a ceremony held in Seoul. Earlier, it was revealed that they had originally intended to have a wedding in 2020, but moved it ahead of time due to her early pregnancy.[9][10] Seven months later, on May 31, 2020, the couple welcomed their first child, son Kim Jaeha.[11] Areum announced her second pregnancy in November 2022 and give birth to their second child, son Kim Jaeyi, on December 29, 2022.[12]
A year later, on December 10, 2023, it was announced that Areum has been separated from her husband and is dealing with an ongoing divorce lawsuit in which she stated that she had been "suffering for a long time" in her marriage. Additionally, it was disclosed that Areum plans to be remarried once her lawsuit is finalized; she is engaged to a man whom supported her during the difficult times.[13] Three months later, on March 2, 2024, Areum posted on her Instagram and alleged that her two children were abused by their father and that she herself was also subject to abuse.[14][15]
On March 27, news outlet Osen reported that Areum had been transferred to the hospital after attempting to take her own life while pregnant.[16] A day later, on March 28, it was revealed that she had regained consciousness and that she and her baby are safe. The unborn baby will be Areum's third child, is fathered by the boyfriend, and will be born in late 2024. In another news release on April 8, it was revealed that following her suicide attempt, she lost custody of her two sons and that her husband filed a new lawsuit alleging child abuse by Areum.[17]
At the same time, Areum and her boyfriend have been under investigation for suspicions of fraudulently exploiting over ₩40 million from acquaintances and T-ARA fans under several pretexts, such as divorce proceedings and medical expenses. Revealed as Seo Donghoon, Areum's boyfriend was exposed by several outlets to be a recently released ex-convict who was sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison on charges of fraud, intimidation, and sexual violence on May 13, 2021.[18][19][20]
On April 19, news outlet SPOTV News shared that Areum had broken up with her boyfriend. Furthermore, Areum stated that he had coerced her into committing fraud.[21]
Areum is still legally married to her husband and their divorce proceedings are ongoing, while the financial fraud issues between her and the ex-boyfriend are being investigated.[22][23]
On June 3, it was reported that Areum's claims of abuse towards her and the children were unsubstantiated and thus the prosecution of charges against her husband were dropped. The police investigation instead turned suspicion towards Areum; hence she sent to prosecution on charges of child abuse, child abandonment and neglect, and enticement of minors to take drugs. Additionally, from the investigation, Areum's mother was also sent to prosecution on suspicions of enticing a minor to take drugs. Both Areum and her mother have been served a court order to prohibit them of coming near the family home and the day-care centre where the children are. As a result, her husband also opened a lawsuit in addition to the divorce proceedings, looking to sue Areum for the purported child abuse.[24]
Areum announced the birth of her third child, a daughter, on August 21, 2024.[25] In October, it was announced that Areum was pregnant with her fourth child overall and the second with her boyfriend, only eight weeks after the birth of their daughter.[26]
On January 16, 2025, it was revealed that Areum was sentenced to 8 months in prison, 2 years of probation and 40 hours of child abuse prevention classes on charges of exploitation and enticing a minor, and defamation. She is accused of swearing at her ex-husband in front of her children (considered as child abuse) and defaming the man who made public a court ruling regarding her boyfriend on an internet broadcast. Her mother was also sentenced to 4 months in prison and 1-year probation for child abuse for neglecting her grandchildren by allowing them to continue living in an environment where her daughter verbally abused her former son-in-law.[27]
Discography[]
Korean[]Other releases[]
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Japanese[]Other releases[]
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Filmography[]
Survival shows[]
- The Unit (KBS2 TV, 2017) - contestant
- Kookmin Singer (TV Chosun, 2021) - contestant
- Sing Again 3 (JTBC, 2023) - contestant (as SingAgain3 Singer No.21)[28][29]
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: T-ara Finally Unveils Profile Picture of 8th Member Ahreum
- ↑ Soompi: T-ara Will Come Back as a Four Member Unit Group
- ↑ Soompi: T-ara’s Areum Leaves Team And Will Be Going Solo
- ↑ Soompi: T-ara to Comeback as 6-Member Group in September, Former Member Ahreum Officially Terminates Contract
- ↑ Soompi: Former T-ara Member Areum To Join Idol “Rebooting” Program “The Unit”
- ↑ The Unit: Episodes 1-10
- ↑ YouTube: #TV조선 | #내일은국민가수 | 예선 참가자 소개 영상 | 한아름
- ↑ @areum0ju on Instagram (February 17, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: Former T-ara Member Han Areum Ties The Knot With Blessings From Friends And Family
- ↑ Soompi: Former T-ara Member Han Areum Reveals She’s Pregnant + Shares Wedding Photos And Handwritten Letter
- ↑ Soompi: Former T-ara Member Han Areum Announces Birth Of First Child
- ↑ Soompi: Former T-ara Member Han Areum Shares Photos Of Her Baby Bump
- ↑ Soompi: Former T-ara Member Lee A Reum Revealed To Be Filing For Divorce + Shares Plans To Remarry
- ↑ Allkpop: Former T-ara Member Ahreum alleges Ex-Husband's abuse towards her and their children
- ↑ Allkpop: [T/W] Former T-ara member Ahreum details alleged abuse by ex-husband & reveals photos of injuries
- ↑ (KR) Osen: [단독] 티아라 아름, 극단적 선택 시도..병원 이송 후 치료 중
- ↑ (KR) MyDaily via Naver: "'BJ 변신' 티아라 아름 "아이들 구청에서 마음대로 데려가…현재 임신 중"
- ↑ (KR) News1: '제2의 전청조' 아름 남친은 사기·성폭력 전과자…"팬들 돈 4500만원 뜯었다"
- ↑ (KR) Dispatch via Naver: [단독] "새 남친은, 제2의 전청조"…아름, 금전 사기의 실체"
- ↑ YouTube: 티아라 아름 남친과 소름돋는 결별 왜?
- ↑ Allkpop: Ahreum breaks up with boyfriend & claims he coerced her to commit fraud
- ↑ (KR) TopStarNews: "아이 아빠 자격 없어"…티아라 출신 이아름, 마약 루머 부인→무고 죄 고소 예고"
- ↑ (KR) TopStarNews: "다시 시작해”…티아라 출신 이아름, 의미심장 심경글→고소 진행 상황 언급"
- ↑ (KR) Star News: 티아라 출신 아름, 아동학대 혐의로 檢송치..자녀 접근금지 명령까지
- ↑ @leeseo0ju419 on Instagram
- ↑ (KR) Xsports News: '티아라 출신' 아름, 낙태 의혹 종결→효영 문자 협박 답했다 [종합]
- ↑ (KR) Herald Pop: 티아라 아름, 아동학대 ‘유죄’…아이들 앞에서 뭐 했길래
- ↑ YouTube: 왕관 그룹 ***?!😲👑 육아의 힘듦을 이겨내고 노래부터 춤까지 오로지 혼자 소화한 21호 가수의 'SEXY LOVE' | 싱어게인3 | JTBC 231026 방송
- ↑ YouTube: [4K/1열 직캠🎥] 21호 가수 'SEXY LOVE'♪ 싱어게인3 (singagain3)