Bolbbalgan4 "Candidate Kim Geuntae, using us as scapegoats to stir up issues... Will sue if no apology"

Bolbbalgan4 / Photo by Shopar Music

[Asia Economy Reporter Shinwon Yoon] The singer 'Bolbbalgan4' has urged Kim Geuntae, the Youth Proportional Representative candidate of the People's Party, who recently alleged manipulation of music charts while mentioning them, to clarify the facts and apologize.

Bolbbalgan4's agency, Shofar Music, stated in a press release on the 16th, "We are suffering from business obstruction due to serious defamation and dissemination of false information," and added, "Please clearly disclose the evidence that our company attempted to manipulate music charts. If not, Candidate Kim should promptly issue a formal apology to our company and the artist involved."

They also warned that if an official apology is not made soon, they will proceed with legal action against Candidate Kim for defamation, dissemination of false information, and business obstruction.

The agency emphasized, "It should no longer happen that false information is disclosed for the sake of a single issue, causing innocent singers, the company, staff, and fans to be hurt and suffer damages," and added, "We clearly state once again that neither our company nor our artists have any connection whatsoever to music chart manipulation."

Earlier, on the 8th, Candidate Kim held a press conference claiming, "We have confirmed that the underground marketing company 'Creativer' manipulated music charts using IDs of ordinary citizens obtained through illegal hacking," mentioning some singers including Bolbbalgan4 by name and alleging their involvement. However, all the singers mentioned have denied the claims as 'groundless.'

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