After being kicked out from LE SSERAFIM, Kim Garam finally broke her silence and posted her side through a friend's SNS. Here's what she said.
Kim Garam Releases 'Official' Statement Clarifying Initial Claims
On August 10, an Instagram account gained huge attention after a letter from Kim Garam was posted. The username @/y__urm claimed that she's a friend of the idol, and she was posting on behalf of her who doesn't have a personal Instagram.
Here's the Full Text of Kim Garam's Statement:
"Hello, this is Kim Garam.
First of all, I want to say sorry. I know it's too late, but I haven't had a chance to tell you my position.
Since I worked hard for my dream, it was true that I was honestly afraid that my past actions would break it to pieces. But as the days went by, a lot of criticism against me got me scarier.
And if I get a chance, I want to really tell you my position;
1. I've never hit anyone or used violence
2. I've never been forced to transfer school
3. I've never drunk or smoked
4. I've never bullied or ostracized anyone
5. I was just a normal studentThe Autonomous Committee for Countermeasures against School Violence incident took place between March and May of middle school when Yoo Eun Seo uploaded a photo of my friend wearing only underwear and her (Yoo) friends talking behind her (Garam's friend) back.
I started arguing with Yoo Eun Seo because I thought I was helping my friend who was the victim, and in the meantime, I started swearing.
At that time, I didn't realize the difference between the majority and the minority at all, so I didn't think that arguing with Yoo Eun Seo was wrong.
At that time, I thought it was a duty to help the victim, and I didn't know the seriousness of the situation because I thought our actions felt only encouraging. Looking back, I was very immature and childish.
At that time, friendship was the most important thing for me and I enjoyed my time with my friends the most.
My methods at that time were wrong and there were many mistakes and clumsy actions, but I don't want to hate myself for that time.
My parents often told me not to pretend not to know a friend who needs help and is in trouble, and I still hold that principle to this moment.
I'm trying to work and live harder so that my future life can shine. I fought for my dreams to debut. Two weeks after my debut, it was like a dream for me, but I will remember it as a time that I will never forget.
I'm going to try my best to become a better person. And thank you to my precious fans for loving and supporting me. I was able to endure it thanks to the constant support from the fans. I'll do my best.
Thank you for reading the long article."
Kim Garam's Friend Posts Additional Documents About Idol's Bullying Case
In addition to her statement, Kim Garam's friend also revealed documents regarding the Autonomous Committee for Countermeasures against School Violence in which the idol and alleged victim Yoo Eun Seo were involved.
According to the document, it is written that Kim Garam cursed and threatened Yoo Eun Seo because the latter talked behind their backs at the school and SNS chat room with four female students involved.
Looking at the document, it defines Kim Garam as the perpetrator. According to the decision and the contents of the vote, Kim Garam was given six hours of special education per day, and Kim Garam's parents were also given five hours of special education.
READ MORE: Where is Kim Garam? Current Status of Idol After Leaving LE SSERAFIM, HYBE
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Written by Eunice Dawson
