In light of the recent new evidence regarding the school bullying claims against Kim Garam, her label Source Music has released a new statement.
Keep on reading to know more.
New Evidence Regarding LE SSERAFIM Kim Garam's School Bullying Claims Surface
LE SSERAFIM member Kim Garam and her school bullying controversy continue to make waves as on May 15, new alleged evidence were shared regarding the issue, which claim to prove that the rookie idol was a school bully.
On an online community forum, one netizen shared new evidence regarding Kim Garam. In the photo shared, it presents the results of a document issued by the Autonomous Committee for Countermeasures Against School Violence, which states that Kim Garam was a perpetrator for school violence in first grade, along with another student's name.
LE SSERAFIM Kim Garam
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Another netizen had also left a comment to confirm that Kim Garam was indeed from the class stated in the document, which is class three of the first grade back in middle school. This is equivalent to seventh grade in other school systems.
While many were left skeptical with the authenticity of the claims, as it only showed half of the document and that it could possibly be forged as well, many still continue to criticize the LE SSERAFIM member for her scandal.
Source Music Responds to Latest Evidence on LE SSERAFIM Kim Garam's School Bullying
Following the latest evidence on Kim Garam's school bullying, her label Source Music has released a statement responding to the issue on May 16 KST.
While Source Music has previously denied the accusations, and Kim Garam herself has stated that it is difficult to give any statement regarding the bullying controversy, the label has once again reiterated their past stance.
LE SSERAFIM Kim Garam
Source Music also shared that they are taking legal action, saying, "Nothing has changed from our earlier statement. We have started to take legal action and the details will be revealed through the legal process."
They also added that the recent accusations were edited with malicious intent in order to slander her, and that Kim Garam is actually a victim to malicious rumors and cyberbullying, according to a third party.
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LE SSERAFIM Kim Garam
"The recent accusation revolves around the instances during the beginning of [Kim Garam's] middle school days when she was just getting to know her classmates, and such instances were edited with the malicious intent to slander her. According to a third party, the said member was a victim of various malicious rumors and cyberbullying during her middle school days unlike what the rumors say," Source Music said.
However, despite Source Music's statement, many continue to criticize both the label and idol for the vague response. Many are also expressing their disappointment that the other members of LE SSERAFIM are getting dragged into the issue following their debut.
What are your thoughts on the issue?
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Written by Robyn Joan
