I Love Denies Bullying Claims Again Within Group: "No Ostracism at All... Members Deeply Shocked"

Former group I Love member Mina (real name Shin Mina). Photo by Shin Mina Instagram

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] The agency of the group ILUV has once again denied the bullying allegations made by former member Mina (real name Shin Mina), calling them false.

ILUV's agency WKS ENE stated in an official position on the 23rd, "We would like to deliver the agency's official stance regarding former member Mina, which was broadcast on SBS's 'Bonkyeok Entertainment Night' on the 22nd."

They added, "All of Mina's claims currently causing issues on YouTube and SNS are false, and the six former members of ILUV have suffered serious physical and mental shock, including vomiting."

They further declared a strong stance, saying, "We will take civil and criminal legal action against Mina."

Earlier, on the 22nd, SBS's 'Bonkyeok Entertainment Night' aired the bullying controversy involving Mina.

During the broadcast, ILUV's agency denied Mina's claims, stating, "This is not true," and "Mina never expressed to the company that she was having a hard time."

They explained, "We directly spoke with all six members, and there was absolutely no bullying. They said they loved each other very much every day and got along very well. The company also confirmed this, and we want to emphasize that these are truly false claims."

Immediately after the broadcast, Mina responded on her social network service (SNS), saying, "I haven't even started revealing about the members yet," and "Who would be foolish enough to leave evidence on KakaoTalk when the members check phones?"

Mina questioned, "I had to respond nicely no matter what and pretend to get along well. Isn't that why there is no evidence against me?"

This controversy arose after Mina revealed on her YouTube channel on the 15th that she was bullied by the members. Mina claimed that she was driven to attempt an extreme act due to the bullying and was saved by the help of a police officer.

In response, ILUV's agency denied Mina's claims as untrue.

On the 16th, the agency stated, "By spreading false information that Mina was verbally and physically abused by all six ILUV members, she has seriously damaged the honor of our artists and the existing members who are seeking different paths," adding, "The one-sided and exaggerated claims of a person who says she is struggling with mental health are causing shock and hurt to the six existing ILUV members."

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