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| ▲This photo shows Chuu. (Yonhap) |
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| ▲This photo shows Chuu. (Yonhap) |
SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- Former member of girl group LOONA, Chuu, on Monday refuted against the statementby her agency who cited "violent language and misuse of power" toward a staff member as their reason for her removal from LOONA,
Chuu said on her Instagram story later in the day, "I am still figuring out the situation because I haven't been contacted or know about a series of situations," but adding, "What's clear is that I have never done anything to shame my fans."
Blockberry Creative, the agency of LOONA, claimed on November 25 that "Recently we have confirmed that one staff was verbally abused by Chuu, and the agency's representative is currently apologizing and comforting the staff," adding, "We decided to take responsibility and remove Chuu from Loona."
However, Chuu shared her thoughts three days after her removal and refuted that they was nothing "shameful."
She also said, "I will tell you more once I make my statement," adding, "Thank you so much for your concern and trust."
Chuu has been active in TV entertainment industry, appearing in various programs, but doubts began to be raised when she has been absent from the team's concert, raising doubts. It was also known that her private company was established in April this year.
Meanwhile, some other members of LOONA have also filed an injunction against BlockberryCreative to suspend the validity of the exclusive contract.
However, Blockberry Creative dismissed the inquiry as "groundless."
(This article is translated from Korean to English by Jiwon Woo.)
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