Plans for protests and boycotts intensified after IST Entertainment announced Kim Sihwan, who has been involved in multiple controversies, as a member of TUNEXX on January 15. Other members include Park Donggyu, Arctic, and Kim Inhu.
Koreaboo reported that Kim Sihwan was accused of taking explicit photos of male students during his school years.
Last year, IST Entertainment denied the allegations, stating that some claims were untrue, and Kim Sihwan was reflecting on his immature behavior during high school.
“Some of the information circulating is inaccurate, and Sihwan is reflecting on his immature behavior during high school,” IST Entertainment said.
However, the statement failed to calm online users, who expressed anger at the agency for promoting someone linked to multiple sexual misconduct allegations, and for showing disregard for victims’ sensitivities. -BOOM!
