Gong Hyo-jin Scammed While Overseas, Warns Fans About Fraudulent Shopping Sites

Actress Gong Hyo-jin has issued a heartfelt warning to fans about online scams after experiencing one herself while living overseas.

On the 20th, Gong Hyo-jin took to her personal channel to share her recent ordeal: "I ordered a linen two-piece set, but after ten days they sent me a polyester dress instead. They told me I’d have to pay for the return shipping, and if the item isn’t collected within 30 days, I won’t get a refund. Then suddenly, they offered a 15% refund if I just kept the item and didn’t bother returning it..." she wrote, posting a photo alongside her message.

The photo revealed a stark difference between the outfit Gong intended to purchase and the one she actually received.

She continued, ‘They asked if I could just keep it, and when I got angry, they kept raising the refund amount.’ Please be careful when ordering from sites linked through Pinterest. This product probably never even existed in the first place... I just hope no one else ends up paying for this kind of stress like I did," expressing her frustration and concern for others.

Gong Hyo-jin married singer-songwriter Kevin Oh, who is ten years her junior, in October 2022. Kevin Oh enlisted for his mandatory military service in December of the following year and was officially discharged as a sergeant on June 17.

Shortly after her husband’s discharge, Gong Hyo-jin left Korea and shared her travel plans on YouTube: "My travel goals for 2025 are to visit Belgium, then Germany, Amsterdam, and finally head to New York. I’m not planning to be away for a whole week at each place, but I want to see some spots I missed before. I also need to prepare for life in the U.S."

However, when rumors of emigration began to circulate, Gong clarified, "I don’t even have a U.S. visa. I can’t stay more than 90 days," firmly denying the speculation.

Photo Credit: Xportsnews, Gong Hyo-jin

This article is a translated version of the original Korean article published by Xportsnews, originally written by Kim Sooa. This article was translated from Korean using AI-assisted tools and human review to deliver an accurate and culturally appropriate version for international readers.