Prior to LE SSERAFIM, Big Hit (in partnership with Source Music) released its first-ever girl group called GLAM in 2013. Among members, Dahee became one of the most popular, both for right and wrong reasons. After being kicked out, where is she now?
Kim Dahee in 2011 to 2013: SeeU, Debut in GLAM
Before her official debut, Kim Dahee became known in the entertainment scene first after she lend her voice to the Vocaloid SeeU launched in 2011. At that time, BTS Jimin, Jungkook, J-Hope and Suga even acted as backup dancers of the vocaloid.
In July 2012 then, Dahee was finally introduced as GLAM, a girl group launched by Big Hit (hereinafter HYBE) and Source Music. Due to her impressive singing skills, she became the main vocalist of the group.
The quintet released its single, "Party (XXO)," which somehow earned decent support from fans. As BTS gained increasing attention in 2013, GLAM eventually garnered more interest as well.
In that year, not only did the group establish their position in the music scene, but Dahee's solo career also skyrocketed by releasing various K-Drama OSTs including Lee Soon Shin is the Best's track, "I See Only One Person."
Kim Dahee in 2014 to 2015: Dahee Blackmail, Extortion Controversy Involving Lee Byung Hun
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Unfortunately, her rising career didn't reach its peak after it was revealed that she blackmailed and extorted money from veteran actor Lee Byung Hun in 2014.
At that time, Dahee threatened Lee Byung Hun with a video tape of the actor having dirty talks over drinks with her and another acquaintance.
To keep her mouth shut, the female idol demanded 5 billion KRW from the actor. However, Lee Byung Hun decided to involve the police, eventually exposing the idol.
Dahee was then kicked out of Big Hit after she was found guilty and was sentenced to a probation period of two years in 2015.
Ultimately, Source Music also decided to disband GLAM as their contracts came to an end.
Where is Dahee in 2022? Idol Becomes AfreecaTV BJ
Amid probation, there was almost no news about Dahee until in 2018, she began her career as a BJ for video-streaming platform Afreeca TV. At that time, Dahee introduced herself as Kim Si Won, a moniker.
While some may find this unfortunate, Dahee is actually living more leisurely than most idols as she's earning about 200,000 USD a month just by streaming!
She also opened her personal YouTube channel, "Siw0ns" where she continuously showcases her idol skills by uploading dance and song covers of girl groups like IVE, BLACKPINK and more.
She also actively communicates with fans through her Instagram, where she also promotes brands as its model.
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Written by Eunice Dawson
