As Kim Garam continues with her temporary break from LE SSERAFIM, some call for the idol's return to group promotions. Keep on reading to know more.
Kim Garam Goes Into Temporary Hiatus From LE SSERAFIM Promotions
Before LE SSERAFIM made their debut, member Kim Garam was already at the center of a school bullying controversy. In the past months, several photos and alleged evidence that show the rookie idol was a perpetrator of school bullying were shared online.
The controversy and backlash was heightened when Kim Garam made her debut with LE SSERAFIM, as more allegations were brought against her. It was even revealed that Kim Garam was investigated by the Autonomous Committee for Countermeasures against School Violence for her behavior.
LE SSERAFIM Kim Garam
The idol's agencies HYBE and Source Music denied the claims made against Kim Garam and have even taken legal action against the accuser. However, the agencies have also expressed that they have no intention of permanently removing Kim Garam from the group.
With the increase of accusations and alleged evidence against the "FEARLESS" singer, Kim Garam was led into a temporary break from group activities. Reports of her returning to LE SSERAFIM's Japanese promotions even caused a stir back in June.
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LE SSERAFIM Kim Garam
However, as of now, Kim Garam remains on hiatus. There have been no updates on her current status and future. But she was reportedly seen around the HYBE building, leading many to continue speculating on her return to group promotions.
#WeWantGaramBack Trends as Fans Call for Kim Garam's Return to Promoting With Group
While many have openly expressed they don't want Kim Garam to return, others have been vocal about their support for the idol. They are begging Source Music and HYBE to give an update on her latest whereabouts and status.
In fact, many believe that Kim Garam deserves to return to the group after several months of taking a hiatus and that LE SSERAFIM should continue with the original six members.
Fans trend '#WeWantGaramBack'
On Twitter, they started trending hashtags, such as "#KimGaram," "#WeMissYouGaram," and "#WeWantGaramBack."
But as of now, it seems that Kim Garam's return to promoting with LE SSERAFIM once again won't be any time soon as her agencies have been keeping quiet about the idol and because the controversy is still fairly new.
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Fans trend '#WeWantGaramBack'
In addition, HYBE and Source Music will likely try to resolve the legal actions taken against the accusers before giving an update on Kim Garam's future with the group.
Yet, that doesn't stop fans from hoping for Kim Garam's return soon.
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Written by Robyn Joan
