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Controversy surrounding T-ARA has resurfaced once more. It began with former agency CEO Kim Kwangsoo’s remarks on the past T-ARA bullying incident during a recent appearance on MBN’s ‘GabojaGO’. In 2012, HwaYoung left the group due to rumors of internal discord, and the incident has been a topic of discussion among fans for a long time. Although CEO Kim Kwangsoo claimed on the show that the bullying incident was not true, his comments have only complicated the situation further.
In response to Kim Kwangsoo’s remarks, HwaYoung posted a lengthy message on her social media. She stated, “I am who I am today because of T-ARA,” expressing the grievance she has kept silent about for so long. On the 18th, she released an additional statement saying she is waiting for apologies from the T-ARA members and CEO Kim Kwangsoo, warning that she will take legal action against the spread of false information and malicious comments.
Another former member, Areum, also spoke out. Areum, who joined T-ARA later, recalled the situation as “hard to accept” and shared that HwaYoung took good care of her. She confessed that the experience with T-ARA activities left emotional scars.
However, CEO Kim Kwangsoo and the T-ARA members remain silent. T-ARA made a comeback in 2021 with their full album ‘Re:T-ARA’, leaving an impression on fans, and recently held a fan meeting in Macau to celebrate their 15th anniversary. Yet, after Ryu Hwayoung’s revelations, criticism towards them and CEO Kim Kwangsoo has intensified. Many are watching to see how this incident will affect T-ARA’s future activities and how the resurfaced bullying rumors will be resolved.
This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.
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