The quirky Labubu dolls have become the next big trend and have taken the world by storm. The general public and celebrities alike have been trying to get their hands on the authentic monkey-shaped creatures, with ILLIT ’s Wonhee being one of them. The idol, however, recently came online and shared her ordeal with fans about how her attempt to buy the doll turned into a scam.
ILLIT Wonhee was scammed into buying a ‘fake’ doll
The idol recently took to an online fan forum to share how she ended up getting scammed into buying a ‘fake’ labubu doll . The idol shared that she had attempted to purchase a doll online and had even checked the authenticity of the item offline and in person. However, when she finalised her purchase and went home to check it out, she ended up discovering that the person had scammed her.
She shared how as soon as she reached home, she checked the box, which at first glance seemed authentic and real; however, once she opened it up, she found that the dolls inside were ‘fake’ and knock-offs of the original.
In her messages to fans while conversing about the scam, the ‘ Lucky Girl Syndrome ’ singer wrote, “Unnie… I got scammed… Tell me this isn’t true.” She then continued, stating that, “I’m so speechless… I bought it after seeing it IRL… The box seemed real…”


The idol even shared photographs of the authentic box alongside the ‘fake’ labubu dolls as well. She even posted a selfie looking shocked and ‘traumatised’ as well to express her emotions over the recent scam.
Netizens and fans react to Wonhee’s ordeal
After Wonhee opened up about her ordeal online, fans from all over the world started reacting to the rookie idol’s purchase. Many fans sympathised with the idol and even made fun of her as well. Many called the idol cute for sharing the reaction as well.
One fan commented, “I don’t like those labubu stuff, but I would buy one for my girl,” while another shared that “Wonhee had me in hysterics because of this… she is tew cute omg.”

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