[Exclusive] "Do I Have to Die for You to Believe?" Shin Min-a Refutes Agency's Claim That Member Bullying Is 'False'

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

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Former girl group ILOVE member Shin Min-a has refuted her agency's claim that the bullying by members was false.

On the 16th, Shin Min-a wrote on her Instagram, "Does this have to end with me dying? Is that the only way you will believe me? I wasn’t going to use SNS, but after seeing news about me, I keep doing it," adding, "Everyone at the company knows that my depression, panic disorder, and insomnia started after joining the company and because of the members."

She continued, "Everyone knew I was having a hard time because of the members, and they told me to stop activities until autumn. I have never even heard of a solo album," and said, "Stop lying. And don’t speak informally to me on KakaoTalk. We are strangers now, but since you are being disrespectful, I will point it out."

She added, "Are you scared? You don’t know what I might say, so you made me sign a confidentiality agreement because what I say is true," and said, "I have no power and can’t get news coverage, so I can only tell my story here. I have been through so much that nothing scares me anymore."

She further stated, "By the way, the news mentions Su-yeon unnie, but it’s not her. I have never mentioned unnie."

Earlier, it was revealed that Shin Min-a attempted an extreme act but was rescued, causing concern. She had previously exposed bullying within the group through social network services (SNS).

In response, the agency stated, "Min-a has been resting since January due to health reasons, and we have been allowing her to extend her leave as she needed more time. We deeply regret that this incident occurred during this period," adding, "The existing members are actually shocked and hurt by this, and we cannot understand the situation where even members who did not live in the dormitory are being accused as participants."

The agency also warned of strong legal action, saying, "Nevertheless, we cannot help but take separate legal measures to protect our artists against acts that continue to spread baseless claims and damage the image and reputation of our artists."

Below is the full text of former ILOVE member Shin Min-a’s Instagram post.

Does this have to end with me dying? Is that the only way you will believe me?

I wasn’t going to use SNS, but after seeing news about me, I keep doing it.

Everyone at the company knows that my depression, panic disorder, and insomnia started after joining the company and because of the members.

Everyone knew I was having a hard time because of the members, and they told me to stop activities until autumn.

I have never even heard of a solo album. Stop lying. And don’t speak informally to me on KakaoTalk. We are strangers now, but since you are being disrespectful, I will point it out.

Shall I reveal the contents of the certified letter? Can you handle it?

Did you think I would sign a confidentiality agreement if you sent it to me? Why can’t I talk about my own story?

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