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Amid allegations that former girl group April member Lee Hyun-joo was bullied by April members, the agency DSP Media said, “It is a situation where no one can be divided into perpetrators or victims.”
DSP Media announced the background that Hyun-joo Lee initially joined as an actor trainee, and he also wanted to debut as an actor, but after persuasion from the company, he and his family agreed to join April.
“But Lee Hyun-joo has been having difficulties since his debut was confirmed, such as not being able to faithfully participate in the team activities due to his physical and mental problems. At the time, not only Lee Hyun-joo, but also other members due to the conflicts caused by this “We have suffered tangible and intangible damage, everyone has had a hard time complaining of pain, and it was decided that it was clear that no one could be divided into perpetrators or victims based on the circumstances and circumstances at the time.”
He added, “In the end, Lee Hyun-ju expressed his intention to withdraw from the team during the’Tinker Bell’ activity, but our company held back, but his will was stubborn, so he decided to withdraw from April.”
In addition, he said, “We are fully aware of our responsibility for having a difficult time for Lee Hyun-joo and April members in this process.”
In addition, DSP Media said, “Since then, we have been fully supporting Lee Hyun-joo’s desired actor activities. In addition, since he also wanted to become an idol, he also actively supported him.” As for the activity, it is obvious that we also provided all possible support.”
DSP Media said, “Due to unconfirmed facts and conjectures, our artist Lee Hyun-joo and April members may suffer more damage. We sincerely appeal to refrain from expanding reproduction of unconfirmed facts and rumors.”
Earlier, in an online community, a netizen who introduced himself as Lee Hyun-joo’s younger brother posted an article claiming that the reason Lee Hyun-ju left April was because of the members’ bullying. The netizen said, “It is known that my sister withdrew from April because she wanted to act, but it is not true, and Luke has suffered a lot of bullying and bullying within the group. I wrote that I did.
Lee Hyun-joo debuted as a member of April in 2015, but in October 2016, he withdrew from April, saying he would change to an actor.
The following is the full text of the DSP media’s official position on Lee Hyun-joo bullying
This is the official position of Lee Hyun-joo.
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.