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DSP Media opened its mouth to the suspicion that the group April members harassed former member Lee Hyun-joo. Although he admitted to the conflict between the members, he explained, “It was a situation where no one could be divided as perpetrators or victims.”
On the afternoon of the 1st, the agency DSP Media said, “Lee Hyun-ju joined our company as an actor as a trainee. However, at the time of April’s composition, Lee Hyun-joo wanted an actor, but through a persuasion process, he and his family agreed to join the team.” I have been having difficulties with my back. At that time, not only Lee Hyun-joo, but also other members suffered tangible and intangible damage due to the conflicts caused by this.”
He further denied bullying, saying, “Everyone has complained of pain while having a hard time, and it was clear that no one could be divided into perpetrators or victims based on the circumstances and circumstances at the time.”
According to the agency, Lee Hyun-ju decided to withdraw from April even when the agency was forced to participate in’Tinker Bell’ activities in April 2016. The agency said that in this process, Lee Hyun-joo and April members both took responsibility for having a difficult time.
“Since then, we have provided full support for the actors Lee Hyun-joo wanted. In addition, he also actively supported his activities as an idol afterwards. “It is a self-evident fact that we have also provided all possible support for activities in the field that Lee Hyun-joo himself wanted after withdrawal from the team.”
The agency added, “Due to unconfirmed facts and speculation, our artist Lee Hyun-joo and April members may suffer more damage,” and added, “I sincerely appeal to refrain from expanding reproduction of unconfirmed facts and rumors.
On the 28th of last month, an online community posted an article claiming that the reason for Lee Hyun-joo’s withdrawal was not because of the bullying and bullying of the members, not because of his withdrawal from Lee Hyun-joo. Mr. A said, “(Lee Hyun-joo) suffered a lot from panic disorder and shortness of breath. In the end, my sister (Lee Hyun-ju) made an extreme choice.” Mr. A argued that the handwritten letter that Lee Hyun-joo posted at the time of withdrawal, stating that he will withdraw for acting activities, was compelled by the agency.
Afterwards, netizen B, who revealed that he was a friend of Lee Hyun-joo, told the online community, “All members of April at the time bullied Lee Hyun-joo, and there were no bystanders.” Controversy arose by posting a revelation that he was involved.
On the other hand, April has been working as a 6-member group with Jeon So-min and Lee Hyun-joo withdrawing from Yoon Chae-kyung and Rachel as new members. Jeon So-min made his debut as a member of the mixed group KARD under DSP Media, and Hyun-joo Lee is also an actor under DSP Media.
▲ Below is the full text of DSP Media’s official position
Hi. DSP Media.
We are giving an official position regarding the recent controversy between Lee Hyun-joo and April members.
I would like to give you a detailed statement about Lee Hyun-joo’s appointment and withdrawal from April. Hyunjoo Lee joined our trainee as an actor. However, when April was organized, Lee Hyun-joo wanted an actor, but after persuasion, he and his family agreed to join the team.
However, since her debut, Hyun-joo Lee has suffered difficulties, such as being unable to faithfully participate in team activities due to her physical and mental problems. At the time, not only Lee Hyun-joo, but also other members suffered tangible and intangible damage due to the conflicts caused by this. Everyone has had a hard time complaining of pain, and it was determined that it was clear that no one could be divided into perpetrators or victims based on circumstances and circumstances at the time.
In the end, Lee Hyun-joo expressed her intention to withdraw from the team during the’Tinker Bell’ activity. We held back, but our intention was stubborn, so we decided to withdraw from April. In this process, we are fully aware of our responsibility for the difficult times for Lee Hyun-joo and April members.
Since then, we have provided full support for the actors Lee Hyun-joo wanted. In addition, since I also wanted to work as an idol, I also actively supported it. After leaving the team, it is self-evident that we also provided all possible support for the activities in the field that both Hyunjoo Lee and I wanted.
Due to unconfirmed facts and speculation, our artist Hyun-joo Lee and the members of April may both suffer more damage. I sincerely appeal to you to refrain from expanding reproduction of unconfirmed facts and rumors.
We repeatedly apologize for the delay in official admission. Thank you.
/ Reporter Chu Seung-hyun [email protected]
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