Rapper B.Free’s Bank Account Seized for Unpaid Fine
By Cha Yu-chae | Money Today Reporter | 2023.10.06
Rapper B.Free expressed his frustration after his bank account was seized due to a fine of 50,000 won ($43) that he had failed to pay. In an Instagram post on the 5th, B.Free shared a photo along with a message questioning the lack of explanation or response regarding the account seizure.
The photo included a text message from the bank’s seizure team, notifying B.Free that his deposits had been confiscated and transactions restricted upon the request of the enforcement division of the North Seoul District Prosecutors Office.
In response to a netizen’s comment suggesting that the confiscation was due to his failure to pay the fine, B.Free clarified that the authorities were seizing his account because of his non-payment over several months. He voiced his dissatisfaction with the situation, stating that such actions hindered individuals from taking any necessary steps to resolve the matter.
However, netizens did not sympathize with B.Free’s anger. They criticized him, questioning why he couldn’t afford to pay a mere 50,000 won fine, and compared his situation to others who have faced similar consequences for non-payment. Some even questioned whether it was fair to blame the country for his predicament.
As the criticism intensified, B.Free responded by sarcastically suggesting that next time the authorities should arrest him with handcuffs and a club for owing 50,000 won. He also tagged the prosecution’s Instagram account in his post, emphasizing his dissatisfaction with the situation.
Having debuted in 2009 with his album ‘Music of Freedom’ and winning the Best Rap and Hip Hop Song Award at the 12th Korean Popular Music Awards, B.Free previously sparked controversy in 2013 by publicly criticizing idol rappers, including the group BTS. However, he later issued an apology on his social media accounts in 2019, expressing remorse for any emotional pain he may have caused to BTS and their fans.
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Money Today Reporter Cha Yu-chae | 2023.10.06 09:56
Rapper B.Free / Photo = OSEN Rapper B.Free was angry about having his bank account seized for failing to pay a fine of 50,000 won.
On the 5th, B.Free posted a photo on his Instagram with the message, “Isn’t it too much to seize my bank account without explaining the reason or answering the phone?”
The photo contained a text message from a bank seizure team. The message contained information that BFree’s deposits had been confiscated and transactions had been restricted at the request of the enforcement division of the North Seoul District Prosecutors Office.
/ Photo = Still from B.Free’s Instagram In response, one netizen left a comment saying, “It looks like my brother was confiscated because he didn’t pay the fine,” and B.Free said, “No, he’s the country seizing my bank account because I didn’t pay the fine for several months.” “Does this seem normal? They often make people unable to do anything,” he complained.
However, netizens could not sympathize with BFree’s anger. They expressed their voices of criticism, saying, “It’s 50,000 won, can’t you pay it?”, “There are so many people who don’t pay only 50,000 won, so we’re confiscating their bank accounts,” and “Is it the country’s fault too?”
/Photo=Bfree Instagram capture As criticism grew, Bfree added, “You confiscated my bank account for 50,000 won. I committed a deadly crime. Next time, why don’t you come with handcuffs and a club. I’m in trouble time plays God. Today again.” He posted and tagged the prosecution’s Instagram account.
B.Free debuted in 2009 with ‘Music of Freedom’ and won the Best Rap and Hip Hop Song Award at the 12th Korean Popular Music Awards.
In 2013, he showed signs of discomfort towards idol rappers and caused controversy by sniping at the group BTS. In 2019, six years later, B.Free posted an apology on his SNS, saying, “I apologize for the emotional pain I caused to BTS and fans. Please forgive me. I wish happiness to you.”
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