The documentary sheds light on two female Korean journalists who exposed major sex scandals in the K-Pop industry. One of the most compelling parts of the film is Goo Hara’s crucial support in the journalists’ investigation. She persuaded Choi Jonghoon to reveal key information in a recorded conversation, giving the reporters the evidence they needed to bring the scandal to light.
Fans online hailed Hara as a “hero,” recognizing her courage despite her own personal struggles. She had been blackmailed by an ex-boyfriend the previous year, who was later imprisoned in August 2019. The documentary, titled ‘Burning Sun: Exposing the Secret K-Pop Chat Groups,’ is over an hour long and is available with articles in both Korean and English.
It explores the infamous Burning Sun scandal that broke in 2018, uncovering police collusion and illegal activities by top K-Pop stars like Seungri and Jung Joon Young. The response has been a mix of admiration and sorrow for the late idol, with many expressing their regrets and applauding her bravery posthumously.
