Ryu HwaYoung recently took to her social media to open up about the bullying incident during her time with T-ARA. She expressed disappointment in the silence from T-ARA members and their agency’s CEO, Kim KwangSoo, saying she had been waiting for a sincere apology but has decided not to expect one anymore. Ryu HwaYoung added that she and her sister, Ryu HyoYoung, find solace in finally being able to speak the truth.
Mentioning a reconciliation with former T-ARA member Areum, Ryu HwaYoung criticized CEO Kim KwangSoo for causing significant mental distress to her and her sister with malicious acts targeted against them on a broadcast. She claimed that the past bullying incident remains a deep scar, and she cannot understand why Kim is bringing the issue back into the public eye. She also expressed a desire to convey the truth to prevent further speculation and negative comments.
On the same day, former T-ARA member Areum shared her own perspective. Having joined the group later, Areum recounted the difficulties she faced at the time and remembered how HwaYoung looked after her. She explained that she had received an apology for the threatening messages from Ryu HyoYoung and ended the matter on good terms.
Meanwhile, CEO Kim KwangSoo, in a recent broadcast, claimed that T-ARA’s discord originated from HwaYoung’s injury and that he terminated the contracts of the two sisters without conditions. He emphasized that none of the T-ARA members were at fault and recalled the incident as the most challenging moment in his entertainment career.
Subsequently, Ryu HwaYoung reiterated the bullying incident’s truth in a lengthy post, supported by testimonies from a former agency employee and former member Areum. Despite this, T-ARA members and CEO Kim KwangSoo continue to remain silent, with netizens closely watching the situation and adding their interpretations. Many are keenly interested in how the story will unfold going forward.
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