Everyone is now guessing the alleged entertainment company CEO who allegedly assaulted trainees. There are claims this CEO used to be a first-generation idol and fans are now casting their theories.
An anonymous netizen revealed in an online community that he gave up his dream to be an idol after this mysterious CEO allegedly "severely assaulted" him. After his post gained traction, mode individuals stepped up and claimed they were assaulted.
AllKpop noted that the creator claimed he was a former idol trainee six years ago. However, though years had passed, "thinking about that day" still made him tear up.
He named his assaulter "A," the CEO of the entertainment company where he trained as a first-generation idol group member. His post included a photo of his trainee days.
He said he just wanted to see a sincere apology from the CEO as what he did still traumatized him until today. After just one day, more people claimed they were also assaulted.
Some said the former trainee's company seemed to be the agency they used to be part of. They claimed that aside from being assaulted, they were also verbally abused.
Another even said that was an event he didn't want to remember, calling it his "worst memory." A different one added he knew how hard he had been through and hoped he could get over his trauma.
The identity of the first-generation idol CEO is yet to be revealed as of this writing, but there are theories on who this mysterious individual can be. With the details shown in the post, one fan said he couldn't think of anyone by Yang Hyunsuk, per Meaww.
Another claimed it could be Tony Ahn and "the one in the ballad duo," who were the only first-generation idol he knew had a company. Some added it could also be Andy Shinhwa or Hwanhee, who were both running an agency.
Another netizen revealed streets said it was about H.O.T.'s Jang Woohyuk. However, many came to these personalities' defense.
One fan said they should stop dragging Shinhwa's name to the issue because it probably wasn't Andy. He even said everybody could fake these accusations.
He also stressed that Andy is still an idol, not a "former, adding he wasn't even a CEO but a co-founder. "The training room...not TOP Media's," he continued.
Another demanded an explanation from anyone who accused Shinhwa of being the assaulter. "I'm not gonna let anyone drag his name to this, so please stop," he said.
