Rising Star Park Junhwan Withdraws from IDID Amid Controversy
Amid personal controversy, Park Junhwan leaves pre-debut boy group IDID.
Park Junhwan’s Departure from IDID Due to Rumors
Starship Entertainment Announced:
Park Junhwan, who was set to debut with the boy group IDID, has withdrawn due to personal controversies. On the 2nd, Starship Entertainment released a statement addressing Park Junhwan’s departure, stating that “the rumors spreading online about Park are completely unfounded. We have confirmed through school records and testimonials from school officials that Park Junhwan is a diligent and responsible student.”
Anonymous Accounts and Evidence
Furthermore, the statement added, “Activities of accounts posing as classmates in anonymous open chatrooms and communities have been identified, and we have obtained objective evidence that these are impersonations.”
Impact of Malicious Rumors
Despite these clarifications, the agency expressed concerns: “Due to baseless rumors and malicious slander, Park Junhwan, a minor, has been experiencing substantial mental distress. The situation has lately deteriorated to the point where it severely impacts his daily life. Despite our efforts to aid his psychological recovery through consultation with professional medical staff, Park decided to step down from group activities and requested time for rest, which we have chosen to respect,” the agency revealed.
Future Support and Reflection Letter
The company further stated, “We will continue to support Park Junhwan in recovering his health and taking new steps toward his dreams outside of IDID.” They also published a reflection letter from individual ‘A’, who spread rumors about Park, which admitted, “I irresponsibly spread unverified stories as facts and used implications that harmed Park Junhwan’s reputation and image.”
About IDID and Debut’s Plan
IDID is an 8-member group (consisting of Park Junhwan, Kim Minjae, Jang Yonghun, Baek Junhyuk, Park Wonbin, Choo Yuchan, Jung Semin, Park Sunghyun) set to debut through Starship’s massive project ‘Debut’s Plan’. They were scheduled to officially debut in the latter half of this year. However, following Park Junhwan’s withdrawal, the group’s anticipated debut faces uncertainty.
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