In a disturbing incident reported to Gangnam Police Station, allegations have emerged of an idol agency CEO assaulting members of an idol group, some of whom are minors.
The incident, which took place in the early hours of June 11, involved the CEO entering the group's dormitory and allegedly using a 90 cm long object to assault the members.
The police have launched an investigation into the CEO, who reportedly was intoxicated at the time of the incident. The CEO has been booked on charges of assault, with authorities working to uncover further details surrounding the disturbing event.
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Following the revelation of the assault, outraged netizens have taken to social media demanding that the name of the agency be disclosed immediately.
Concerns for the safety of the idol group members, especially the minors involved, have intensified as details of the incident spread.
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- "Crazy...guess the CEO went there at 4 AM while drunk..."
- "They need to reveal who it is so that the members can escape."
- "Wow..they actually went to the dorms drunk and assaulted the kids?"
- "Where is this....crazy."
- "They need to reveal who it is so that the members can escape."
- "Wow..they actually went to the dorms drunk and assaulted the kids?"
- "Wow assault with an object?"
This incident comes amid growing concerns over the treatment of idols within the K-pop industry. Earlier reports of another idol accusing their CEO of assault have heightened scrutiny on management practices and the protection of idol group members.
In recent news,the CEO of a first-generation idol group, accused of assaulting a former trainee, apologized to the accuser after they met up. The trainee described the assault and how it led them to leave the company and enlist in the military.
In a subsequent statement, the accuser recounted meeting the CEO, where they exchanged apologies and resolved misunderstandings. The accuser expressed forgiveness and ended discussions about the incident. Additional allegations of assault surfaced from others associated with the CEO's company, detailing further poor behavior and mistreatment.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
