'School Violence Allegations' April's Lee Na-eun Side "Baseless... Plans to Take Legal Action"

Group April member Lee Na-eun. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Amid allegations that April group member Na-eun Lee is a school violence perpetrator, her agency has issued a statement.

On the 23rd, DSP Media stated through multiple media outlets, "The rumors about Na-eun Lee are completely unfounded," adding, "DSP Media has collected all related materials and plans to take strong legal action."

Earlier, on the 22nd, a post titled "I am a classmate of Na-eun Lee from elementary school" was uploaded on an online community.

The post contained a revelation from netizen A, who claimed to be a classmate of Na-eun Lee in elementary school and accused her of bullying in the past.

A said, "Because of what happened when I was in elementary school, I cried a lot and made a fuss at the time," adding, "So my mother still shudders whenever Na-eun appears on TV."

A explained that the three of them, including Na-eun Lee and another friend B, used to be close, but from a certain day, A was ostracized. A claimed that the ostracism was carried out by intentionally humiliating and excluding them.

He said, "From a certain day, Na-eun whispered with another friend at the academy and looked me up and down," adding, "Because of my timid personality, I couldn't ask why and was left feeling dejected alone."

According to A, Na-eun also frequently made derogatory remarks. He claimed she said things like "You look like a disabled person," "You look like a pig," and "Stop eating so much."

He added, "The reason I haven't revealed this until now is because I didn't want to be suspected," and said, "I want an apology. Every time I see Na-eun's face, memories of the past come back."

He continued, "It may have been said lightly, but I was deeply hurt at that time. I hope you don't forget that you did that," demanding an apology.

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