In a lengthy post on the community board of her AfreecaTV channel, Kim Siwon expressed gratitude to everyone and declared her retirement, stating that she wishes to leave and will not return. Kim Siwon mentioned that she had contemplated this decision for a while. She acknowledged the challenges she faced and explained that various reasons, including personal exhaustion, led to her decision.
Kim Siwon shared that the repeated situations where people she once had good relationships with ended up blaming her became emotionally taxing. Despite acknowledging that some may be curious about the details, she expressed her desire not to explain further and expressed her intention to remember only the good things and move on. She thanked the subscribers for the support throughout her six years as a BJ, emphasizing the warm and understanding people she encountered. Kim Siwon posted a photo representing memories from her broadcasts and expressed gratitude to everyone who supported her.
Kim Siwon gained fame as a member of girl group GLAM and later transitioned to become an AfreecaTV BJ. In 2014, she faced legal issues related to attempting to extort money from actor Lee Byung-hun by threatening to release a compromising video of him making sexual jokes with her. After legal proceedings, she received a suspended sentence and paid a fine. Kim Siwon later returned to the entertainment industry as an AfreecaTV BJ, citing a passion for singing as the reason for her comeback. She gained attention in 2022 for reportedly earning 2.4 billion won from star balloons, a virtual gift system on the AfreecaTV platform.
Source: Nate
