With Loona’s Chuu (real name Kim Ji-woo) being kicked out of the team, fans as well as some members and staff distrusted the agency’s stance and defended the artist.
On the 25th, Loona’s agency, Blockberry Creative, announced through the official fancafe that “Chu will be expelled from Loona and expelled.”
The reason revealed by the agency is Chuu’s abuse of power and verbal abuse towards the staff. The agency said, “There was a report, and the investigation has been proven.” “We decided to take responsibility and kick Chuu out.”
After the news broke, rumors from fans and officials alike continued. Regarding Chuu’s exit from the message platform fab, member Hyunjin said, “My head and heart hurt. I’m really angry.”
In spite of the fans’ concerns, Hyunjin said, “The one who hurts more than anyone else is Chuu,” and asked them to “support and love her a lot.”
Writer A of the web entertainment show ‘Keep Chuu’ also supported Chuu on his SNS. “It’s really funny to say that he’s abusive,” he said. “Ji-woo is having a hard time even herself, but she’s the one who was worried that the other staff wouldn’t get paid. We all know that she didn’t take good care of her, but Ji-woo will do just fine. She’s so good to people.” He also posted comments attacking the agency.
Amid fans’ anger toward the agency, centered on social media and online communities, claims were raised that Chu knew regarding his exit in advance.
A netizen released a video containing remarks made at Chuu’s birthday fan meeting recently. In the video, Chuu said, “Around the end of the year, even if there is an article regarding something I can’t do, you’ll 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]’ also caused fans to worry.
Seunghoon Baek
