Popular 4th Gen Star Gets Shockingly Scammed By “Popular Clothing Brand,” Sparks Huge Upset
Former LOONA member Hyunjin — now operating independently under her own one-person agency, Triangle ENM — recently went viral for an unexpected and heartbreaking reason.
Just a few days ago, the idol excitedly told fans that she had secured a new brand collaboration with MANGO, the popular global clothing retailer. But what began as a moment of hope quickly turned into a painful scam.
Hyunjin, who had been part of the group LOOSSEMBLE following her LOONA activities, posted enthusiastic messages to fans announcing the supposed partnership. In a series of now-viral text messages to fans, she wrote:#
Hyunjin: “Mango”
Hyunjin: “I got an ad deal, hehe.”
Hyunjin: “A collab!”
Hyunjin: “Just signed the contract!”
Hyunjin: “Everything’s going so well.”
Hyunjin: “It’s kind of scary, honestly.”
hyunjin fromm update #현진
hyunjin says she had a collaboration with Mango, a clothing brand!
instagram acc linked:
🔗 https://t.co/zZ2nGJHZpG#루셈블 #Loossemble @Loossemble_twt pic.twitter.com/Qtg7tckcI7— loossemble global (@loobleglobal) June 27, 2025
At the time, fans were thrilled, especially considering the tough road Hyunjin has had after the disbandment of LOOSSEMBLE and her shift to managing her own career. But days later, the mood drastically changed.
Hyunjin: “I got scammed.”
Hyunjin: “The mango brand collab I told you about last time.”
Hyunjin: “It wasn’t real.”
Hyunjin: “I did [lose money].”
Hyunjin: “700,000 won.”
Hyunjin: “Yeah, I got scammed…”
Hyunjin: “All I can say is just… Wow.”
hyunjin fromm update #현진
regarding the Mango collab hyunjin had mentioned before: she says she found out it was a scam
she is going to report it #루셈블 #Loossemble @Loossemble_twt pic.twitter.com/svi2cxTqei
— loossemble global (@loobleglobal) June 29, 2025
The news sparked a wave of concern from fans, with many expressing anger and frustration over how a solo artist was left vulnerable to such a scheme. Some are now calling on the real MANGO brand to take action — both by pursuing whoever was impersonating them and even considering working with Hyunjin for real.
@mango hey, my cousin hyunjin just got scammed by someone pretending to be your company. she was so excited about the collab, would you maybe consider giving her a real one?
— 𝓚. ️️️ ️YOUNGSEO DEBUT 🎀 (@is2hyeju) June 30, 2025
She needs a team. If she keeps working alone she’ll end up in a very big mess .. she luckily only lost a small amount of money, but it could’ve gone worse
— luna 🌙👍🏽 (@koraenpoo) June 29, 2025
Terrible news and all but I love the freedom she has now, feels like a friend texting me like "bitch you're not gonna believe this is just got scammed" https://t.co/slE7auwdds
— usagi ☆ (@blissfulip) June 29, 2025
