Hara is under fire for reportedly regifting wine she received from a fan.
A close friend of Hara shared photo of the wine in question on Instagram as well as the message, "Hara, who's no different than my daughter, thank you for the gift." One netizen then asked if there was an engraving on the wine bottle, which Hara's friend confirmed.
It then became an issue as the netizen claimed, "That's a birthday gift to Hara from her fans." The wine is said to cost approximately $130 USD. Some fans stated, "The price isn't what's important. It's the fact that she gave away a gift that we put our hearts into."
Hara's agency KeyEast Entertainment has stepped in to say, "The fans may be disappointed from their point of view, but Hara is unable to drink alcohol so she gave the gift away to an acquaintance during a meal."
What are your thoughts on the situation?
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A close friend of Hara shared photo of the wine in question on Instagram as well as the message, "Hara, who's no different than my daughter, thank you for the gift." One netizen then asked if there was an engraving on the wine bottle, which Hara's friend confirmed.
It then became an issue as the netizen claimed, "That's a birthday gift to Hara from her fans." The wine is said to cost approximately $130 USD. Some fans stated, "The price isn't what's important. It's the fact that she gave away a gift that we put our hearts into."
Hara's agency KeyEast Entertainment has stepped in to say, "The fans may be disappointed from their point of view, but Hara is unable to drink alcohol so she gave the gift away to an acquaintance during a meal."
What are your thoughts on the situation?
krell • Wednesday, May 18, 2016
GOO HARA does 'cover' of 'FRIENDS' song for her K-pop Fans! ... ;-)
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thealigirl8 • Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Instead of the fans, I think that person who received the wine might be a little disappointed if Hara hadn't told her it was a re-gift
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Melonpoops • Wednesday, May 18, 2016
omg srsly? WHO GIVES A SHET LMAO, COME ON AKP, STEP THAT NEWS GAME UP.
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superjaaaa • Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Isn't Hara drinking buddies with Lee Hyori?
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sototallyrandom • Tuesday, May 17, 2016
But why give an alcoholic beverage anyway. They should have given vitamins or like something Hara can really benefit from. Lol these fans.
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wally_whitsett • Tuesday, May 17, 2016
If she wasn't going to drink it, which she shouldn't. It's better then throwing it away. Stars can't eat or drink any thing from fans. Because a fan might not be a fan, and it can be dangerous.
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marygold • Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Idols get so many gifts and they can't keep all of them. Even if she only kept the "special/expensive" gifts, eventually they would be too much to keep up with. I'm sure she gave it to someone she knew would appreciate it very well.
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centen • Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Surprised at all the people who think she's obligated to drink alcohol (and "can't" is perfectly valid... maybe she takes medication that would adversely interact with alcohol, maybe it just grosses her out. Who cares?). More surprised at her fans who spent $130 on something that so many abstain from, without being sure that she drinks wine.
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shyloone • Tuesday, May 17, 2016
She cant drink or not allowed to drink are the two differences here which is the truth
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CDOCOOLS • Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Stupid scandal...
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