With Loona’s Chuu (real name Kim Ji-woo) having been kicked out of the team, fans as well as some members and staff were wary of the agency’s stance and defended the artist.
On the 25th, Loona’s agency Blockberry Creative announced via the official fancafe that “Chu will be kicked out of Loona and kicked out.”
The reason revealed by the agency is Chuu’s abuse of power and verbal abuse of the staff. The agency said, “There has been a report and the investigation has been substantiated.” “We have decided to take responsibility and kick Chuu out.”
After the news broke, rumors from fans and officials continued. Regarding Chuu’s exit from the fab messaging platform, member Hyunjin said, “My head and heart hurt. I’m really angry.”
Despite fans’ concerns, Hyunjin said, “The one who hurts more than anyone is Chuu” and asked them to “support and love her a lot.”
Writer A of web entertainment show ‘Keep Chuu’ also supported Chuu on his SNS. “It’s really funny to say he’s violent,” she said. “Ji-woo is having a hard time herself, but she’s the one who was worried that the other staff wouldn’t get paid. We all know she didn’t “Take care of her, but Ji-woo will do just fine. She’s so good to people. “She also posted comments attacking the agency.
Amid fan anger at the agency, centered around social media and online communities, claims have been raised that Chu knew in advance of his retirement.
A netizen posted a video containing the remarks he recently made at Chuu’s birthday fan meeting. In the video, Chuu said, “Late this year, even if there is an article about something I can’t do, you will be surprised or embarrassed, but I’m working hard.”
On the other hand, Chuu has been embroiled in rumors of discord within the team and rumors of agency transfers. First world tour ‘2022 LOONA 1st WORLD TOUR’ [LOONATHEWORLD]it also got fans worried.
Seung Hoon Baek