[Trigger Warning: Mentions of Bullying, School Violence]
Bullying allegations have been rampant lately. Several sources claimed that, at one point of their loves, some K-Pop idols being idolized by these days, have mistreated and inflicted them pain. MONSTA X member Kihyun is among the many South Korean artists being accused of bullying lately.
Accuser Responds to Starship Entertainment's Official Statement
Starship Entertainment was quick to defend MONSTA X member Kihyun when school bullying accusations made rounds online. The agency, also, made it clear that it is serious in taking legal action against the complainant for spreading malicious rumors about the K-Pop idol.
On Friday, Feb. 26, the unnamed accuser responded to the latest claims of Starship Entertainment. The alleged victim said that the agency was lying when it stated that some representatives of the company met the accuser in an open coffee shop insider a hotel lobby in 2015.
Instead, the alleged victim was, reportedly, asked to drop by the Starship Entertainment building, wherein he waited an hour before they started discussing about the matter. The unidentified source suggested that he was led to a law office to sign some papers after the recorded discussion and was ordered to show up in a coffee shop for another meeting.
The accuser also claimed that he did not attend his teacher's wedding because he felt that he was the outcast. MONSTA X member Kihyun said, in his fan café post, that he only remembered practicing with his classmate in the gymnasium so they could all sing at the big day of their instructor.
The alleged victim went on to say that he thinks it is best to use the wedding photo of their teacher as an evidence to prove his claims. The accuser, then, told MONSTA X member Kihyun and the Starship Entertainment he is aware that their camp is "bribing" their former classmates with money and gifts so they would give up any piece of evidence against the K-Pop idol.
The accuser revealed that he is planning to file a criminal lawsuit for school violence and is eyeing for an explosive interview. The alleged victim ended his message by saying that somebody has to face legal consequences.
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MONSTA X Kihyun Apologizes to Fans for Causing a Fuss
Meanwhile, MONSTA X member Kihyun released a letter after he was accused of bullying during his time in middle school. The "Love Killa" hitmaker said sorry to everyone who has been affected by the shocking reports against him and divulged that, lately, he has been recounting the days when he was still a student.
In the latter part of his letter, MONSTA X member Kihyun confessed that he was not faithful to his studies back then, adding that he was even involved in things inappropriate as a student. He, then, shared that he feels guilty about the mistakes he committed in the past and that he has no right to stop anyone who speaks roughly about his slip-ups.
MONSTA X member Kihyun apologized to everyone that he hurt during his middle-school days. The "Shoot Out" hitmaker, then, vowed to do some self-reflection until everything settles down and be over soon.
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Written by Nica Vaughn
