After making it public, Gaeun, former Madein shares letter

On the morning of Tuesday, 29, Gaeunformer member of Girlgroup Madein, he officialized through a press conference who filed a lawsuit against the CEO of the company 143 Entertainment, responsible for forming and managing the group’s career.

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During the press conference, the artist revealed that she filed a complaint of sexual abuse against the businessman, who would have touched her improperly. According to representatives of the Hanbit Media Human Rights Center (via Soompi), who were present, “the CEO called the Idol group to his office, where he beat her verbally and threatened her for three hours, and then committed acts of sexual harassment that humiliated her. At the time, the victim was under 19 years old and therefore a lower protected by the children and young people against sexual abuse.

In a statement, after the press conference, Entertainment asked for forgiveness for his boss to be involved in such a large controversy, stating that there are “many aspects of the allegations made by the deputy who do not match the facts. However, as a police investigation is underway, we will actively cooperate with the investigation and, in the process, we will seek to correct any distortions based on objective evidence”.

Now, through Instagram, in the account @liojl118, GaeunHe shared a handwritten letter directed at fans, apologizing for making them worry about their well-being, and thanking patience. Check it out:

“Hello, here is Gauun. It took me longer than I imagined to write it. In a world full of recordings and false stories that I didn’t even know existed, it was difficult and demanded a lot of courage to express myself.

Despite all this, I sincerely thank everyone who believed in me, waited and supported me. His warm hearts gave me great comfort and strength to write it. Anyway, I apologize for making them wait so much.

During this time, I tried to calm my mind so that emotions would not master me while I faced this situation. Being idol was not just a job for me; It was my dream and a part of my life I wanted from a young age. Each moment on stage, eye contact with fans and sweat and tears in the rehearsal room are precious memories that I can’t express in words.

However, as I continued, some difficulties overshadowed these memories. I had to endure unwanted situations, unfair treatment and unexpected disadvantages, but I never thought of giving up my dream. I wanted to endure everything until the end, because I feared my dream of becoming an idol ended.

After the broadcast, I learned of my departure from the team through a news. I had to leave without any explanation or fulfillment to the fans, and that still makes me a deep wound.

I was so sad and felt so wronged. Since this was a dream I had since I was little, I will no longer hide my feelings and tell everything that has happened so far. Although I still have many shortcomings, I will approach you all with all my heart. Thank you for waiting and trusting me. And I’m sorry for making you worry. ”

More about the case

On November 29, 2024, Gaeun He left Madein after the South Korean broadcaster’s “Crime Chief” program, reporting that the CEO would have harassed a girlgroup member.

The announcement of the group’s dismissal was made through a statement released by 143 Entertainment, where the company said that “Gaeun She has been trying considerably in Madein’s activities, but due to personal circumstances, she has been increasingly difficult to continue with the team’s activities, and it was decided that she will leave the group. ”

Still in the same pronouncement, the agency has denied the accusations, saying that “recent allegations of sexual harassment are not true and that we have several clear evidence that proves the falseness of these allegations. Therefore, if legal issues arise, we will address them with the maximum sincerity and ensure that there is no doubt.”