Kim Garam, who was accused of school bullying, is to official leave LE SSERAFIM.
On July 20th, HYBE posted a notice on LE SSERAFIM’s future activities, including their actions regarding Kim Garam. After a long period of hiatus and consideration, the company finally decided to terminate contract with Kim Garam and let LE SSERAFIM continues to promote as a 5 member girl group.
Previously, Kim Garam was caught up in a series of controversies, as various netizens accused her of being a school bully. The former member of LE SSERAFIM then temporarily took a leave from LE SSERAFIM’s activities, before officially departing from the group.
The full announcement of HYBE and Source Music is as follows:
“Hello,
This is HYBE/SOURCE MUSIC.
We would like to provide you with information on the decision made in regards to LE SSERAFIM member KIM GARAM and plans for the future activities of LE SSERAFIM.
Our company has decided to terminate the exclusive contract with KIM GARAM.
We extend our sincerest apologies to our fans to those who have shown love and support to the group for causing you concern over the controversy involving the member.
LE SSERAFIM will continue their activities as a five-member group, and we will spare no effort to support the group to grow further as artists through their music and performance.
Thank you”.
