On November 28, 143 Entertainment announced, “We are informing you that Gaeun has officially left MADEIN as of today.”
The company clarified that her departure is due to personal reasons, emphasizing that it is unrelated to the ongoing harassment allegations.
They stated, “Since her debut in September, Gaeun has worked diligently as a member of MADEIN. However, due to overlapping personal circumstances, she found it difficult to continue group activities, leading to her decision to leave.”
The agency also addressed the harassment allegations, firmly stating, “The recent reports of sexual harassment are completely false. We possess clear evidence to prove this and will cooperate fully in any legal proceedings to ensure all doubts are dispelled.”
The company assured fans that MADEIN will continue as a six-member group, adding that all previously postponed activities will resume as scheduled.
Meanwhile, previously on November 22, a JTBC program reported claims that a rookie girl group member had been sexually harassed by their agency’s CEO.
An audio recording revealed troubling details, including the CEO allegedly saying, “If I grant your wish to end this activity, will you grant mine? My wish is for you to be my girlfriend for a day.” The recording also included allegations of forced kissing, inappropriate touching, and other harassing behaviors lasting for two hours.
Following this broadcast, the girl group in question was speculated to be MADEIN, and the member implicated was believed to be Gaeun, who had halted activities on November 11 for health reasons.
Past remarks of MADEIN members regarding the CEO also roused concerns.
However, 143 Entertainment strongly denied the allegations, stating, “There has been no harassment or sexual misconduct involving the member and the CEO. The reported content is entirely false. Furthermore, the alleged hotel incident involving the member was a gathering with acquaintances, not an isolated situation as described. The claims are based on distorted accounts from individuals who were not involved, and we reiterate that these accusations are unfounded.”
Source: Daum
