YG Entertainment Responds to Lee Hi's Instagram Hacking Incident

By Hong Joo

Following the hacking of Lee Hi's personal Instagram account, YG Entertainment has announced that they are taking legal actions against the hackers.

On September 20, Lee Hi's personal account posted screenshots of a video call of her and iKon's leader B.I. which was taken down moments after it abruptly received numerous comments, mostly from iKon fans.

Lee Hi recently expressed her frustration and explained her side by posting a message on her fancafe.

"Hello, everyone! Is everyone doing well? I know what happened gave everyone confusion, and I am sorry for that. The management is already investigating. B.I. and I have maintained a close friendship over the years, and he helps me out with my songs too. I hope this assures everyone about our relationship. I'll continue to work hard and I miss you all. Take care! Thank you!" — Lee Hi

B.I. has also adressed the issue, saying he and Lee Hi are close friends and are not dating.

Now that the dating rumors have been cleared, fans are questioning why B.I. was video calling Lee Hi without his shirt on, and why Lee Hi was puckering her lips to him.

Some fans commented, "I guess it's okay for B.I. to let Lee Hi see him half because they're close friends?", "I don't pucker up to my guy friends even if we're close", "There's something really going on here. These aren't normal 'friends'."

What are your thoughts on the issue?