On the 18th, Sportsworld reported that Pocket Doll Studio, the agency representing 14-year-old Fantasy Boys member Kim Gyu-rae, has officially addressed the controversy surrounding his alleged involvement with an adult staff member.
In a statement released on the agency's official fan cafe, sincere apologies were extended for any disappointment and confusion arising from the unauthorized disclosure of personal details via social media and online platforms.
Clarification by Kim Gyu-rae
Within the statement, Kim Gyu-rae clarified that the leaked content, particularly a published conversation, was misleading. He attributed the source of the leak to a malicious individual who, he claimed, edited messenger conversations to concoct false information with the intention of defaming him.
Kim urged the public to exercise caution in spreading unverified content and making speculations, emphasizing the importance of understanding the full context.
Pocket Doll Studio's Decisive Measures
Pocket Doll Studio disclosed that they have taken decisive measures in response to the situation. These actions include closely monitoring developments, gathering evidence, identifying those responsible for the unauthorized leaks, and formally filing a complaint with local law enforcement.
Hello. This is Pocket Doll Studio.
We would like to inform you regarding Kim Gyu-rae, a member of FANTASY BOYS.
This is currently being leaked and distributed without permission through SNS and online communities. I am truly sorry and reflecting on the disappointment and confusion I caused to the team and members, as well as to the fans, due to issues related to my personal life.
However, the content of the conversation that was made public was a misunderstanding. I would like to inform you that there is a clear possibility that the contents of SNS in question have been leaked and spread by editing messenger conversations and using malicious techniques to create unfounded false information to spread information that is different from the facts, thereby damaging the artist. We are continuing to engage in serious acts of defamation.We ask you to stop distributing photos and content that may cause other misunderstandings, and to refrain from making speculations regarding the incident. Our company has monitored the above facts, collected evidence, identified unauthorized leakers and distributors, and plans to file a complaint with the local police station this afternoon.In addition, we are considering additional legal action against the specified person, not only for defamation of the artist due to unauthorized leakage and distribution, but also for various illegal acts such as cybercrime and threats.For the sake of artists and fans, we plan to respond strongly to all secondary acts of harm, such as not only filing lawsuits but also indiscriminately creating, disseminating, and expanding and reproducing personal information related to artists through additional posts, without any agreement or leniency. We will continue to do our best to manage our artists.Once again, we sincerely apologize.
The agency pledged to pursue legal action not only against the primary perpetrators of the initial leak but also against any secondary acts causing harm, encompassing the creation, distribution, and amplification of personal information concerning artists without proper consent.
The controversy originally surfaced when a netizen initiated a dating rumor involving Kim Gyu-rae and an adult staff member in their 20s. The netizen shared alleged messenger conversations on an online community, sparking controversy due to implications of a romantic relationship between the underage Kim Gyu-rae and the adult staff member.
Kim Gyu-rae, born in 2009 and currently 14 years old, gained recognition through MBC's audition program 'Boys' Fantasy - After School Excitement.' Securing the second-place position in 'Season 2,' he officially debuted as a member of Fantasy Boys.
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