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What happened to Jimin from AOA?
Jimin apologised and quit the girl band, but Mina also accused fellow AOA member Seolhyun and Han Sung-ho, CEO of AOA agency FNC Entertainment, of mistreating her. She has insisted Seolhyun – whose real name is Kim Seol-hyun – and Han had turned a blind eye when she was suffering.
How did Seolhyun and Jimin respond to the controversy?
They guessed incorrectly several times in a joking manner, which provoked a storm of criticism for their lack of basic historical knowledge. Seolhyun and Jimin responded to the issue through individual apologies acknowledging their ignorance and expressing their embarrassment.
What is the AOA controversy over Jung geun?
The controversy started over the May 3 episode of “Channel AOA,” where Seolhyun and Jimin were challenged to identify important historical figures. Both AOA members were not able to identify An Jung Geun, a well-known figure of the Korean independence movement.
Why is Seolhyun quitting AOA?
Seolhyun is facing pressure to quit her role in an upcoming South Korean drama. Jimin apologised and quit the girl band, but Mina also accused fellow AOA member Seolhyun and Han Sung-ho, CEO of AOA agency FNC Entertainment, of mistreating her.
She was the leader of the girl group AOA and its sub-unit AOA Black. She was also a member of the sub-unit Jimin N J.Don . On July 4, 2020, FNC Entertainment announced Jimin would be leaving AOA and halting all activities in the entertainment industry following bullying allegations made by former member Mina.
Did AOA Mina get bullied by Jimin?
In her posts, she stated that she experienced bullying from one of her fellow members, later revealing that it was Jimin. Mina also mentioned that she once attempted to take her own life because of Jimin’s bad treatment toward her. RELATED ARTICLE: Former AOA Mina Confesses She Was Bullied for 10 Years Which Made Her Leave the Group
Did Jimin apologize to Choa in 2020?
So, on July 3, 2020, the AOA members, including Choa, gathered at Mina’s home. According to Mina’s account, Jimin did not apologize sincerely and tried to play the victim, which led more people to hate Jimin. However, in Dispatch’s report, Jimin is heard apologizing many times and accepting her wrongdoings.
What happened to the AOA?
In August of last year, FNC Entertainment announced in its official statement that it had dissuaded the AOA members from expressing their positions. Since then, many misunderstandings and speculation have accumulated over the past year, and the AOA members have suffered from malicious comments and rumors.