Dating Show Shock: Cyberbullying Drives Guest To Attempt Suicide

A Reality TV Scandal Unfolds

Social media is ablaze following reports that Son Min Woo, a participant on the dating show ToGetHer, attempted suicide after being relentlessly harassed online. The distressing news broke on X (formerly Twitter), pointing a finger at organized cyberbullying that allegedly started due to tensions with another show participant, Kim Ri Won. Son Min Woo survived the attempt but suffered serious injuries in the process.

Allegations and Tensions

The controversy digs deeper into claims that Kim Ri Won hid her past as an adult-content livestreamer to join the program. When Son Min Woo asked producers to investigate, they allegedly informed Ri Won instead of discreetly handling the matter, leading to a direct confrontation. This marked the beginning of a fraught relationship between the two contestants.

“The situation spiraled, with Son Min Woo becoming the main target of a prolonged cyber assault,” said an anonymous source familiar with the case.

Claims of Exploitation

Further accusations have surfaced against Ri Won, including attempts to recruit younger cast members into adult livestreaming roles. Son Min Woo reportedly intervened to prevent this, escalating tensions and making him a target of online abuse. Critics also slammed the producers for failing to protect him, only offering verbal apologies and partially editing footage despite promises of removal.

Mounting Pressure and a Tragic Outcome

The harassment reportedly reached a boiling point, culminating in Son Min Woo's suicide attempt. He suffered multiple fractures and severe injuries after jumping from a height under the weight of persistent bullying. Meanwhile, Kim Ri Won faced fresh allegations of operating an entity that recruited women for adult livestreaming, further deepening the scandal.

The public outrage is palpable, with many criticizing both Kim Ri Won and the ToGetHer production team for their perceived negligence and lack of accountability in this tragic case.