Once famous for her “9-heads-to-body” beauty, Korean singer G.NA (Choi Ji-na) became embroiled in a paid sexual transaction scandal in 2016 and was fined 2 million won (about 5,518 ringgit) by the court. Although she insisted the relationship was based on dating intentions, her entertainment career nonetheless came to a halt, and she later moved to Canada, fading from the public eye.
Recently, as she approaches 40, G.NA has rarely shared a confessional video, speaking for the first time about her journey over the years. She admitted that much of the news and rumors circulating are far removed from her true self. She emphasized that her past silence was not an admission, but rather because she did not have the strength to face it at the time and needed time to heal her wounds. She stated that she no longer wants to live in the past, and hopes people can get to know her again through her own account.
G.NA described music as always being like “home” to her, as her safest place to belong, which led her to bravely take this new step, hoping to reconnect with the world through music. She also thanked her supporters and encouraged those who are hiding due to setbacks, shame, or pain not to give up, saying, “Everyone’s story isn't over yet.” This heartfelt revelation is seen by the public as her warm-up for a comeback, with hopes to embrace a new chapter in life with a fresh new image.