Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 4, 2025 · Entertainment

G.NA Resurfaces: The Shocking Comeback After a Decade in Silence

Canadian K-pop star Gina 'G.NA' Choi who fled the music industry a decade ago following a 'prostitution' scandal has returned to the public eye. (Pictured 2014)

SHOCKING COMEBACK: K-POP STAR G.NA SPEARS THE TRUTH ABOUT PROSTITUTION SCANDAL IN BOMBSHELL INSTAGRAM POST

Get ready for a juicy dose of K-pop drama, folks! Former Canadian singer Gina Choi, aka G.NA, has finally broken her silence about the scandal that left her career in tatters. The 37-year-old K-pop sensation, once one of South Korea's most popular female soloists, has been living in hiding since being embroiled in a jaw-dropping prostitution scandal in 2016.

For those who may have forgotten, G.NA was accused of receiving a whopping $25,000 from a Korean-American businessman in exchange for... let's just say "favors" that were not exactly above board. The allegations shocked the notoriously conservative K-pop industry and left fans stunned. Despite her denial, she was charged with prostitution and slapped with a fine.

'While working in Korea's entertainment industry, I went through an experience that changed me deeply,' she wrote in an emotional post this week

But what happened next is where things get really juicy! G.NA immediately shut down her music career and fled to Canada, where she spent over nine years living in seclusion, away from the spotlight. Now, after years of silence, she's finally speaking out – and it's all about empowerment and reclaiming her voice.

In a heartfelt Instagram post addressed to her 300,000 devoted followers (yes, you read that right!), G.NA shared her side of the story. "Hi again... I've carried this quietly for years," she began. "While working in Korea's entertainment industry, I went through an experience that changed me deeply." She continued, "What hurt most wasn't what happened... it was the silence. I disappeared not to hide, but to survive."

But now, G.NA is no longer hiding from her past. With a newfound sense of confidence and purpose, she's breaking free from the shame and trauma that held her back for so long. "I'm no longer defined by the past, but by what I choose to do now," she declared. "I've healed, I've grown, and I'm reclaiming my voice... not to relive old wounds, but to move forward with honesty and love."

Best known as G.NA, she was one of South Korea's most popular female soloists in the 2010s and topped the charts with hits like 'Black and White'

Of course, we're all wondering: will G.NA return to the music industry? Her fans are eagerly anticipating her next move, and it's clear that she's been doing some soul-searching during her time in exile. As one fan commented on Instagram, "Glad you're speaking out and reclaiming your voice!"

And if you thought K-pop was fading away, think again! The genre is more popular than ever, with the recent Netflix movie K-pop Demon Hunters becoming the most-watched Netflix film of all time (yes, it's that big!). The soundtrack has dominated the charts, with the track "Golden" topping the Hot 100. Meanwhile, South Korean boy band Stray Kids recently dethroned Morgan Wallen on the Billboard 200 with their new album, Karma.

Apple TV+ is jumping on the K-pop trend with its own music competition series, Kpopped, hosted by Megan Thee Stallion and PSY (of Gangnam Style fame!). Top Western artists will team up with K-pop stars to create exciting collaborative performances – it's going to be HUGE!

The 37-year-old shared a recent photo of herself and revealing that she's 'healed' from her prostitution scandal

And speaking of huge, several popular K-pop groups are gearing up for US tours before the end of the year. Katseye, Le Sserafim, and Fromis 9 are just a few of the acts that will be taking the stage stateside.

So, what do you think? Will G.NA return to the music industry with a bang (or should we say, a K-pop beat)? Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy story!