[Full Text] Statement from Shin Min-a's Agency on 'Bullying Within the Group' Allegations: "False Claims, Members Shocked"

Former I Love member Shin Min-a. Photo by Shin Min-a Instagram

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Former group ILUV member Shin Min-a expressed mental distress, and her agency has issued an official statement.

ILUV’s agency WKS ENE stated on the 16th through an official statement, "We clearly state that the claims she (Shin Min-a) is making are absolutely not true," adding, "The spread of false information is seriously damaging the honor of our artists and the existing members who are seeking different paths."

The agency said, "The one-sided and baseless claims from a person who says she is struggling with mental health are causing shock and hurt to the six existing ILUV members," and "We especially cannot understand the accusation of even a member who did not live in the dormitory being named as a participant."

They further explained, "We have no choice but to take separate legal action to protect our artists against acts that continue to spread unfounded content and damage the image and honor of our artists."

Earlier, Shin Min-a had appealed on her social network service (SNS) that she was subjected to severe bullying by the members.

She said, "There was someone who asked me to keep secret the facts I know. I don’t understand why I have to keep secret the things I was unfairly subjected to," and "If you are a person, shouldn’t you first think about apologizing properly? I want an apology from those who made me suffer."

Later, Shin Min-a revealed that she attempted an extreme choice. On the 15th, she posted a video titled "Thank you very much, police office" on her YouTube channel, saying, "I’m sorry for causing a lot of concern at the Han River early yesterday morning. So I think I won’t be able to use SNS for a while. I need to rest. The police officer saved me yesterday and said many things to me, which I will not forget."

Below is the full official statement from ILUV’s side.

This is WKS ENE.

Recently, our artist Min-a has been spreading false information that she was verbally and physically abused by all six ILUV members, seriously damaging the honor of our artists and the existing members who are seeking different paths. We would like to clarify the agency’s position on this matter.

Min-a has been on a break since January due to health reasons. The company tried to offer her new project opportunities during her break, but since she said she needed more time to recover, we continued to allow her leave extension. We deeply regret that such an incident occurred during this period.

WKS ENE and the six former ILUV members clearly state that the claims she is making are absolutely not true. Min-a refuses to meet face-to-face, so we do not know the reason, but she has revealed on her SNS account that she is suffering from severe insomnia and other mental illnesses. We have shown understanding and refrained from active response, hoping for her recovery. The one-sided and baseless claims from a person who says she is struggling with mental health are causing shock and hurt to the six existing ILUV members, and we especially cannot understand the accusation of even a member who did not live in the dormitory being named as a participant.

Nevertheless, we have no choice but to take separate legal action to protect our artists against acts that continue to spread unfounded content and damage the image and honor of our artists. We also ask that speculative articles, citations, and malicious comments based on unconfirmed information be refrained from, and if these are misunderstandings, we would appreciate voluntary removal.

We apologize for the delay in issuing this statement as the company needed to verify the facts accurately regarding Min-a’s claims. Thank you.

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