[Exclusive] April's Naeun Accuser Posts Handwritten Apology, "All School Violence Allegations Are False"

April Naeun Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] The person who accused April's Na-eun of being a bullying perpetrator has revealed that their post was false.

On the 24th, the accuser posted a handwritten apology on an online community, stating, "I am writing this to take responsibility for the post I made on Wednesday, July 22, 2020," and added, "All content related to school violence involving April's Na-eun during elementary school is false and has nothing to do with me."

He said, "I sincerely apologize to April's Na-eun, who was harmed by the rumor post, as well as to the fans."

Earlier, April's agency DSP Media dismissed the rumors about Na-eun on the 23rd, saying, "From the moment we became aware of the post on the community, we conducted a thorough verification process not only with the artist herself but also with those around her, and concluded that the claims are groundless."

The agency continued, "Regarding this matter, we have been collecting all materials since the time the post was made, and today we have appointed a law firm to take strong legal action. From this time onward, we will strongly respond to the dissemination of false information about our artist and those who spread it. There will be no leniency or settlement."

It was reported that Na-eun was so shocked that she did not participate in choreography practice that day and took a rest.

Below is the handwritten apology from the person who claimed Na-eun was involved in school violence.

I am writing this to take responsibility for the post I made on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.

All content related to school violence involving April's Na-eun during elementary school is false and has nothing to do with me.

I sincerely apologize to April's Na-eun, who was harmed by such rumor posts, as well as to the fans. I am sorry once again for causing harm.

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