A current idol group member reported to the police that they were assaulted by their agency representative, prompting an investigation. The Seoul Gangnam Police Station received a report at around 4:30 AM on June 11, stating, "The agency representative is assaulting the members," and responded to the call.
The police went to the idol group's dormitory and are investigating the agency representative on charges of assaulting the members with a blunt object approximately 90 cm long (35.4 inches).
It is reported that the agency representative assaulted the members, saying, "Why are you keeping the dormitory dirty?" Among the assaulted members, there was a minor. It is also reported that the representative was intoxicated at the time of the assault.
The police have booked the agency representative on charges of special assault and are investigating the detailed circumstances of the incident.
Korean netizens commented:
"Is he crazy?? Why is he hitting people?"
"I hope the idols are safe."
"I feel so bad for those kids."
"The CEO is crazy."
"Please reveal the name of the agency."
"There was a minor... their parents must be so upset."
"The room being dirty is just an excuse for that label rep to hit the kids."
"They are crazy."
"Is he a gangster?"
"How can he beat the kids?"
"I can't believe a label like this exists."
"Where is this?"
"Good thing they reported him to the police."
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