K-Pop Idol’s Return From Hiatus Allegedly Exposed By Sasaengs Following Bullying Controversies

Following the survival show Boys II Planet, the winning trainees were brought together to form ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1).

ALPHA DRIVE ONE | WakeOne

This line-up includes Kim Geonwoo, who was accused of bullying trainees during the show. The idol was also accused of verbally abusing an MBC staff member, who allegedly provided proof to back her allegations, which has been debated.

Following protests, WakeOne announced that the idol would be going on hiatus, which he has remained on since.

Kim Geonwoo

However, alleged proof of his upcoming return has sent some fans into a tizzy.

Unfortunately, one aspect of K-pop idols’ careers is the presence of stalkers and sasaeng fans. These fans can access information about their idols’ personal lives, including their phone numbers, sometimes sold online by accounts.

Recently, accounts have seemingly posted that Geonwoo has an upcoming flight to Los Angeles, California, for KCON LA

This update, though through sasaengs, has excited many fans desperate from an update on the idol’s return.

guys there is a new flight info for geonwoo what ?? im shakingg

— 🌦️ (@geonwooalpha) July 3, 2026

holy shit cfans are saying they got flight info for kcon la and apparently geonwoo is included??? oh my god he'll be back before august 16 then????

— ً (@geonwoofs) July 3, 2026

trying so hard not to get my hopes up but please let this be real ..Geonwoo return soon🥺🤞 https://t.co/aJ1Cr8TBLy

— ivory🌸 (@dreamblu_e) July 3, 2026