EXO's Baekhyun Faces Alleged 63 Billion Won Financial Damage Amidst Cha Ga-won's Arrest

EXO member Baekhyun is currently at the center of a significant controversy in Korea, with claims emerging that he has suffered financial damages estimated at 63 billion KRW. This buzz is primarily driven by the arrest of Cha Ga-won, head of One Hundred, on fraud charges, which has brought to light complex financial entanglements involving Baekhyun and allegations against MC Mong.

The alleged 63 billion KRW in damages is broken down into three main categories: approximately 35 billion KRW from a promised luxury villa (Eterno 3rd phase) that was never built, 16 billion KRW in a Hannam La Nuvo apartment deposit now at risk due to Cha Ga-won's legal issues, and an estimated 12 billion KRW in unpaid settlements from Baekhyun's independent activities through his label INB100. This situation draws parallels to Lee Seung-gi's previous case of unreturned deposits, raising concerns about Baekhyun's ability to recover his funds.

Local bloggers express shock at the scale of the alleged losses and the intricate web of relationships involved. The controversy also touches upon the broader context of the ChenBaekXi (Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin) dispute with SM Entertainment over contract terms and revenue sharing, which reportedly led to their absence from EXO's 2026 comeback. Furthermore, allegations regarding MC Mong's gambling debts and claims of Baekhyun being pressured have added layers of complexity to the ongoing legal and financial saga.