Company Responds After Idol Is Caught Badmouthing Group Mates On Video — Netizen Shares Proof He “Leaked” It Himself

In early August, a video of HORI7ON‘s Kyler landed the idol in hot water over its content.

Hori7on’s Kyler | MLD Entertainment

In a video shared on X, Kyler is allegedly heard speaking with another person and calling more than one of his groupmates rude names. Fans demanded answers, along with his removal from the group entirely.

K-Pop Idol Allegedly Caught Bad-Mouthing Group Mates In Private Leaked Video 

The group’s agency, MLD Entertainment, shared a notice stating that Kyler and the group had held discussions and resolved issues. The company also claimed to be seeking legal action against the spread of rumors and the distribution of unlawfully gained materials.

Hello. This is MLD Entertainment.

First and foremost, we sincerely extend our apologies to the fans, the members, and anyone who felt distress due to the past actions of the company's artist, Kyler Chua, in the video that has been shared online.

The members of HORI7ON,…

— HORI7ONofficial (@HORI7ONofficial) August 9, 2025

“Hello. This is MLD Entertainment.

First and foremost, we sincerely extend our apologies to the fans, the members, and anyone who felt distress due to the past actions of the company’s artist, Kyler Chua, in the video that has been shared online. The members of HORI7ON, including Kyler, have engaged in discussions that led to a mutual understanding and resolution, which has enhanced their unity as a group. To safeguard the reputation and integrity of our artists, the company will not tolerate defamation or the spread of harmful rumors online, nor the distribution of unlawfully obtained materials, and we will pursue legal action both civil and criminal against these unlawful acts. We have secured legal representation, met with the National Bureau of Investigation, and lodged a legal complaint against those responsible for circulating these harmful videos and disseminating other malicious rumors. We will persist in taking decisive measures against those who continue to create false rumors or share and promote these claims on social networks and online platforms. Once again, we sincerely apologize for the emotional distress caused to Anchors. The company will keep on doing our utmost to ensure monitoring our artists, and will keep on taking legal action to protect them. We will continue to take strong legal action against misconduct directed towards our artists after this case. We will maintain our firm legal stance against any wrongdoing directed at our artists moving forward.

Thank you.”

— MLD Entertainment

While the statement addressed the video, a netizen’s discovery has seemingly created more criticism of the company.

According to a post made on X, the video in question appears to have been posted to Kyler’s Facebook account. The user also shared an image of an album shared by Kyler’s alleged Facebook profile as additional proof.

false rumors? unlawfully obtained?

FYI that was posted in Kyler's FB account PUBLICLY na prinivate after kumalat sa FB.

inuna niyo pa "legal actions" before magtake ng accountability si Kyler and magproof check kung saan galing ang source cos nothing was illegally obtained 🤡 https://t.co/Q9GZiEr6J6 pic.twitter.com/3NOx4spuys

— 🍂 (@coquelicotue) August 9, 2025

The criticism of Kyler and MLD Entertainment has continued despite the statement, with many still echoing previous desires for his removal.

imagine messing up multiple times and still not having to publicly take responsibility because management will just run defense for you. must be nice. https://t.co/aqQoAqCB2w

— cee (@shuviduveedo) August 9, 2025

girl……… wrap that artist up coz he’s so problematic omfg https://t.co/F7rRHKcKLM

— 🎀🤕 (@azmilioo) August 9, 2025

I believe your artist/member needs to be held accountable. We need an official statement or apology from him, because we love HORI7ON so much and this is not the first time he has caused damage to the group. All of this is the result of the actions of your artist/member, who… https://t.co/ac9n0DNs2S

— J (@jaysonlomboy) August 9, 2025