Rapper Yang Hong-won faces infidelity allegations 5 days after wedding

A person has come forward claiming that rapper Yang Hong-won (27), who wed Sunday, committed infidelity — and has openly stated that money is the motive. No evidence has been presented so far, only unilateral claims, and the person has hinted at making further disclosures depending on how Yang responds.

The individual, identified only as A, posted on Instagram on Friday alleging that "a newlywed groom went to a motel with a woman — is that not wrong?" No direct evidence of infidelity was provided; A only implied an indirect connection to Yang.

A also released the contents of a phone call with Yang on Thursday, in which A said, "Don't you remember when we were in Suwon?" and "I need some spending money." Yang replied, "Don't do anything bad," and "Did you come to your older brother's wedding?" The exchange suggests the two share a close older-brother-younger-brother relationship.

A additionally shared what appeared to be a video filmed during a trip to Suwon with Yang, adding the caption, "You must have enjoyed it. I'll make it even more fun." The post was widely interpreted as a threat to release further information unless Yang responds.

A also published a screenshot of a message sent to Yang's wife, model Won Hyeon-ju, reading, "I have something to tell you. I have things to say about your husband." This, too, was seen as an attempt to pressure Yang.

In a subsequent Instagram live broadcast, A said, "Does loyalty put food on the table? Does loyalty give you money?" and added, "Give up just a little of that loyalty and your bank balance changes." A also said, "Whether it's true or not, that's for you all to decide," and when asked if the goal was attention, replied, "Attention — plus money." The remarks were a blunt admission that the aim is to extract money from Yang.

Based solely on what A has disclosed so far, it remains difficult to determine whether Yang actually committed infidelity.

Internet users have been posting demands for an explanation on Yang's social media accounts.

Yang married former model Won Hyeon-ju on Sunday. The couple had been together since 2017 and welcomed a daughter in November 2024. Yang had previously shared glimpses of his family life with his wife and daughter through his YouTube channel.