After leaving LE SSERAFIM due to school violence controversy, Kim Garam's current status drew attention.
What is she up to?
Kim Garam Reportedly Attending SOPA After Departure From LE SSERAFIM
Kim Garam's, formerly of LESSERAFIM member who left due to allegations of school violence, status has been revealed.
On November 22, a post titled "Ex-LE SSERAFIM member Kim Garam's update" was posted on Twitter and various online communities.
Attached to the post were photos of the female idol wearing a school uniform. In particular, the yellow uniform belongs to the School of Performing Arts (SOPA), an arts high school located in Seoul.
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This school is known for producing numerous K-pop idols and actors, having alumni such as Bae Suzy, EXO Kai, IVE An Yujin, Red Velvet Joy, and more.
Kim Garam, a 05-born idol, is reportedly attending the school. Based on the photos, she is doing well and is also surrounded by friends posing along with her.
Will Kim Garam Return To K-pop Scene?
Kim Garam has been attracting attention lately This is after her Korean and international fans arranged a birthday ad for her on November 16. At the time, a lot were surprised that there are actually still people who are supporting her regardless of her school violence controversy.
As a response, Kim Garam posted her selfie in front of the ad through an acquaintance's Instagram account, and wrote, "Thanks."
With Garam and her fans being active on social media, there are speculations that the idol is planning to return to the K-pop scene.
People, however are showing conflicting reactions, such as criticism that she is now an ordinary person and that she doesn't need to be in the limelight again, while some are expressing that they want her to return.
On the other hand, rumors of bullying in school came out after the group debuted and eventually, Kim Garam was kicked out.
But earlier, this turned out to be not true, according to TopStarNews.
As a brief context, Garam was embroiled in controversy shortly after her debut in LE SSERAFIM in May this year, with high-level past photos and revelations of school violence pouring out.
She withdrew from the group after two months, but in August, she issued a statement and complained of unfairness over the controversy over the school violence, saying:
"I have never hit anyone or used violence."
Since May 20, LE SSERAFIM has been active as a five-member group comprised of Miyawaki Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae.
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
