Woojin, a former Stray Kids member who left the group in October 2019, is now being accused of sexual harassment.
On September 7, an anonymous Twitter user exposed the singer for harassing her at a bar. They stated that Woojin would continue using Stray Kids' name to make him appear popular to pick up women at the bar. If he were refused, he would get hostile. The user claims Woojin groped two women.
Since that initial tweet, more users have come out to expose Woojin. One user recalls that she was drinking with a friend in a bar on April 29 when Woojin came up to her. She claims that Woojin talked about being a famous idol and was trying to get her to hook up with him, and expressed fear when he didn't back off after being told she has a boyfriend.
Woojin then purchased a bottle of whiskey and allegedly kept talking about how attractive she is, saying that he liked "Western girls epecially because of their body." When they repeatedly told Woojin they were not interested Woojin allegedly got hostile and cursed them out. He is accused of grabbing the user and her friend's bottoms, insisting they should "do something for him."
"I was harassed by an idol who is really loved by his fans," the user said. "Right now, his friends know who he really is and are hurt too."
Following the backlash, Woojin released a statement to his Twitter denying the rumors. His statement reads,
pic.twitter.com/E0p1CRNCjT — 김우진 (@woooojinn) September 8, 2020
"Hello. This is Kim Woojin.
Today, I had a ridiculous experience. I am letting the fans know what is going on with this Tweet.
Someone started an absurd rumor on Twitter, then deleted their account.
I have never even met that person, and I have never been to where they claim I was at.
I know my fans must have been surprised, but it is not true, so please do not worry.
I want to tell my fans that I have found an agency that my heart agrees with, so I am working hard to prepare for my solo debut.
My label plans to take legal action against the spread of malicious rumors, and any response after this will be taken care of by the label. Please don't worry too much.
I will update you guys on the news again. Thank you."
Some fans have spotted red flags in Woojin's statement, however. They found it insulting that he tried to promote his debut in the same statement meant to talk about sexual assault as if it were not real. He also chalked up the sexual assault accusations as just mere "weird rumors." He also claims he has never met the people accusing him of harassment, but the user never revealed their identity
The user accusing Woojin also revealed that he had bought a bottle of whiskey and that they approached them at a bar on April 29. On that same day, Woojin posted a photo on Instagram of a bottle of whiskey.
What do you think of the situation?
