SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan Denies Viral Jeju Restaurant Good Deed Rumor, Warns Fans of Scams

SEVENTEEN member Seungkwan has personally denied a viral online story claiming he secretly paid for fans' meals at a barbecue restaurant on Jeju Island, while also urging fans to be careful of people pretending to know him for financial gain.The singer addressed the issue during a live broadcast on a fan communication platform on August 2. He explained that he had spent a long time deciding whether to speak about the matter before finally clearing up the rumors that had spread widely online.The story claimed that Seungkwan prepaid 600,000 KRW (about 430 USD) at a barbecue restaurant reportedly owned by someone he knew, AllKPop reported.According to the rumor, fans who visited the restaurant received complimentary drinks because of his generosity. As several visitors shared online that they had indeed received free beverages, many people accepted the story as true.Seungkwan firmly rejected the claim, saying, "I have never prepaid money at that restaurant, not even once. It's simply not true."He also revealed that he is no longer in contact with the acquaintance connected to the restaurant. The two had previously filmed a vlog together with good intentions, but Seungkwan said problem...