'If you date the CEO, you get the center position?' ... 'K-pop Sugar Daddy' exposé sparks controversy → Clarifies: "Not my former agency"

SOURCE: "대표와 사귀면 센터?"…'K팝 슈가대디' 폭로 파장→"전 소속사 아니다" 선 긋기

Hyogyeong, formerly of the girl group ARIAZ, personally clarified that her recent comments regarding the existence of so-called 'sugar daddies' in the K-pop industry are unrelated to her past activities or her former agency.

Recently, Hyogyeong uploaded a video on her Youtube channel 'HYOKEY,' discussing the dark side of the K-pop industry. In the video, she claimed that some individuals in the entertainment industry engage in private relationships in exchange for financial support. She also claimed to have witnessed inappropriate situations during her time as an idol.

She specifically shared that she had heard of a girl group member from a small-to-mid sized agency who dated her CEO and was given the center position and major parts regardless of her skill and popularity. However, she drew a line by stating that this was unrelated to major agencies and that she did not name any specific individuals or companies. She also added that such cases occur not only among idols, but also among trainees and rookie actors.

After the video was posted, online speculation began linking Hyogyeon's past career to specific agencies, and the controversy quickly spread. In response, Hyogyeong posted an additional video on the 1st, emphasizing, "The story I mentioned in my video about Sugar Daddy and one short part dating a company CEO is not about my former agency at all."

She added, "All my videos are in English, so I think when they get translated into Korean and turned into articles, some problems are coming out," and urged people to refrain from groundless speculation. She further revealed that she had spoken directly with her former agency's CEO to clear up misunderstandings and offered an apology while explaining the situation.

Hyogyeong repeatedly denied, "The 'sugar daddy' story I mentioned is only a small part of the video," and added, "My former CEO would never do something like that to us."

Meanwhile, Hyogyeong first gained recognition after ranking 8th in on 'Mix Nine' in 2017. She later debuted in 2019 with the girl group ARIAZ, but the group ended activities in 2022. She is currently pursuing individual activities, mainly through her Youtube channel.

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Kook Dongho's side responds to school violence allegations: "Currently verifying the facts"

SOURCE: [공식] 국동호 측, '실명 언급' 학폭 가해 의혹에 "사실 관계 확인 중"

Kook Dongho, a certified public accountant who gained recognition through Netflix's 'Single's Inferno 4,' has been embroiled in school violence allegations. His representatives have stated their position, saying that they are 'currently verifying the facts.'

On the 4th, Kook Dongho's agency told TenAsia, "We are in the process of verifying the facts. We are currently seeking legal advice."

The allegations arose when an active lawyer identified as A claimed to be a victim and mentioned Kook Dongho by his name. On the 3rd, A wrote on social mieda, "I suffered school violence by a group of bullies during my school days. B's boyfriend, Kook Dongho, subjected me to what is called a 'confession attack' (confessing to me in front of others, including his girlfriend, and laughing about it.)" A also shared, "After appearing on 'Single's Inferno,' I heard he quit his professional career and now lives as an influencer. While the show was airing, I was living in hell." A further claimed, "At the time, B placed thumbtacks on my chair during breaks and applied superglue to my locker so I couldn't open it," and added, "Kook Dongho, who was a famous Iljin (NB: Bully) at D Middle School, knew about it and enjoyed it."

A also mentioned Kook Dongho and the person identified as his partner, providing more detailed explanations of the alleged harm, "C made other kids hit my head with a badminton racket, placed thumbtacks on my chair during breaks, and applied superglue to my locker so I couldn't open it." A added, "One person is now living as an influencer and the other one works at a law firm representing victims like me. How much longer must victims endure this?" adding, "My role is to quietly working as a lawyer for victims."

A also revealed, "I already received a call from Kook Dongho's agency. They said he has no idea who I am. Isn't that obvious? Would a perpetrator remember their victim?" and requested, "Anyone who knows that Kook Dongho was a famous Iljin in that area, please send me a direct message." 

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'Single's Inferno 4' star Kook Dongho faces school violence allegantions spreading rapidly following claims by an active lawyer

SOURCE: ‘솔로지옥4’ 국동호, 현직 변호사 폭로로 학폭 의혹 ‘일파만파’

A legal professional identified as A has come forward claiming to be a victim of school violence and publicly named Kook Dongho, a contestant from Netflix's 'Single's Inferno 4.'

On the 3rd, A claimed on social media, "I suffered school violence by a group of bullies during my school days. The boyfriend of the person who led the bullying appeared on 'Single's Inferno,'" and added, "I heard he quit his professional career and now lives as an influencer." A continued, "While 'Single's Inferno' was airing, I was living in hell. I was a victim of both school violence and workplace harassment."

A specifically named Kook Dongho and his partner 'C,' and alleged, "C made other kids hit my head with a badminton racket, placed thumbtacks on my chair during breaks, and applied superglue to my locker so I couldn't open it," and claimed, "Kook Dongho, who was a famous Iljin (NB: Bully) at D Middle School, knew about it and enjoyed it."

A further stated, "One person is now living as an influencer and the other one works at a law firm representing victims like me. How much longer must victims endure this?" adding, "My role is to quietly working as a lawyer for victims."

A also revealed, "I already received a call from Kook Dongho's agency. They said he has no idea who I am. Isn't that obvious? Would a perpetrator remember their victim?" and requested, "Anyone who knows that Kook Dongho was a famous Iljin in that area, please send me a direct message."

The truth of these claims has not yet been verified. However, since A directly mentioned his name, malicious comments have been flooding on Kook Dongho's Instagram. Reactions are mixed among netizens, with some questioning the truth, asking, "Of all people, a lawyer revealed his name," "Is this true?", while others criticize and question the allegations.

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