[Trigger Warning: Bullying and School Violence]
On Feb. 26, MONSTA X Kihyun posted a letter on the fan café regarding the school bullying controversy, and his management agency Starship Entertainment has also released a follow-up statement about the matter.
MONSTA X Kihyun Writes a Letter after School Bullying Accusations against Him Arise
Following the allegations of Kihyun being a bully during his middle-school days, the idol has personally spoken up to let everyone know his side. The "DRAMARAMA" singer started his letter by saying, "First, I want to apologize for causing concern because of this issue. For the past few days, I've been recalling what kind of student I was."
The MONSTA X member added that other people might remember him as a student in various ways, and so he took the time to go through his own memories more carefully. He then confessed that he doubted himself a thousand times and suspected himself of forgetting a side of him.
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MONSTA Kihyun went on to detail what he remembers about the time he was still a middle-school student. He stated:
"What I remember of my middle-school days is that I was a student who liked to sing and hang out with my friends. Particularly, in the third year of middle school, I recall myself having fun with my friends while practicing a song for our teacher's wedding. I remember becoming closer with my classmates through the experience and spending a lot of time with them even during our breaks.
Of course, when I look back, I know that I wasn't faithful to my studies and that I did things that were inappropriate as a student. I continue to feel guilty about those things after I became an adult, and I have no excuse for those who speak roughly about those now.
I apologize for causing disappointment through this matter and will live in deep self-reflection"
MONSTA X Kihyun then apologized to the people who were hurt through his immature actions during his middle-school days. He also expressed his apology to the fans for making them worry.
Starship Entertainment Issues a Detailed Statement regarding MONSTA X Kihyun's School Bullying Controversy
Meanwhile, Starship Entertainment has released a follow-up statement about the recent rumors about the idol. The label stated that they verified the truth with the MONSTA X member as well as his classmates, acquaintances, and school administrators. A majority of his classmates testified that Kihyun had never executed school bullying. The company even shared the idol's student record in middle school and high school as proof.
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In MONSTA X Kihyun's middle school student record, some of what the teachers wrote were that he was kind, knew how to help others, and good at self-expression. They also wrote that he was friendly and loyal, responsible in doing tasks, worked hard in improving his grades, but that he also had troubles focusing in class and give more attention to what his friends were doing.
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In the "Love Killa" singer's high school student record, some of the teachers' comments were he had a strong sense of artistic and emotional expression, he was famous in school because of his singing at different talent shows, but he showed less interest in other subjects and had a lower achievement level, compared to his love for music.
In conclusion, the teachers wrote that they looked forward to Kihyun's future, that he was a bright kid, had strong leadership and social skills, and had a rational attitude toward solving problems.
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