[Trigger Warning: Mentions of Bullying and Suicide]
Stray Kids member Hyunjin is one of the K-pop idols being accused of bullying during their middle school days. An alleged victim claimed that the "God's Menu" hitmaker inflicted so much pain to him that he almost ended his own life.
Stray Kids' Hyunjin Defended by His Former Teacher Against Bullying Accusations
On Friday, Feb. 26, an alleged former teacher of Stray Kids member Hyunjin came forward and shared how he knew the idol when he was still a student. In the letter, which was circulated online, the instructor said that he got so anxious about the reports that have been making rounds lately.
Before he composed the letter, the alleged former teacher of Stray Kids' Hyunjin confessed that he spoke with other teachers who worked at the same school where the idol previously attended. As far as the faculty can remember, the class of the "Back Door" singer was known to have abrasive personalities.
Stray Kids member Hyunjin was, reportedly, exposed to a harsh environment wherein most of his classmates chose to attack and put each other down. At the time, the alleged former teacher claimed that Hyunjin is believed to be going through personal issues at the time, which could be the reason why his actions and words were rough.
The unnamed source went on to say that Hyunjin may have mistreated others with his immature actions and words. However, the school bullying allegations against the Stray Kids member are a pure exaggeration.
The alleged former teacher shared that people should stop putting all the blame on Hyunjin for all the wrongdoings of his schoolmates. The same source said that it is very unfair for the part of Hyunjin to be named as someone with a bad personality.
In the end, the alleged former teacher said he feels sorry to all who suffered emotionally during their middle school days. The instructor hopes that no one would ever experience all the hurt and trauma again.
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JYP Entertainment Issues Statement Regarding Stray Kids' Hyunjin's Bullying Scandal
On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the agency said that it is doing its best to verify and know the truth behind the bullying scandal involving Stray Kids member Hyunjin. JYP Entertainment added that it is also listening to the side of other persons aside from the alleged victim.
It furthered that so many parts of the allegations are untrue, and the agency already identified people who have been spreading malicious rumors about Stray Kids member Hyunjin. JYP Entertainment said it is, currently, conducting a detailed investigation through numerous routes to find the truth.
The agency shared that it is planning to take legal action against those individuals who continue to spread false information about Stray Kids member Hyunjin. JYP Entertainment vowed to do its best to protect its talents by finding the truth, reiterating that it would take strong action regarding the spreading of false rumors.
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Written by Nica Vaughn
