On July 24, news broke that Kara member Park Gyu-ri is facing more cryptocurrency-related allegations. Park Gyu-ri has been accused of participating in the Pica Coin cryptocurrency fraud case involving former boyfriend of Park Geun-hye, Song Ji-ho. Pica Coin is a low-market-value token themed around art. Park Gyu-ri stated in court that she did not participate in any illegal cryptocurrency schemes or manipulate token prices. She claimed that during her tenure as 'Chief Communications Officer and Advisor' at Pica, she was only involved as an employee in the planning and promotion of art exhibitions and was not aware of matters related to crypto assets. Nevertheless, Pica Coin CEO Seong Hae-joong stated that Park Gyu-ri's statements are false and that she had received cash compensation from Song. Currently, Song has been arrested for fraud and breach of trust, with prosecutors accusing him of soliciting investments in nonexistent artworks and manipulating the price of Pica Coin for personal gain.