Hwayoung Claims T-ara Will Not Apologize and Plans to Sue for False Information

Hwayoung Reflects on T-ara’s Turbulent Past and Calls for Accountability

On November 18, Hwayoung took to her social media to express her feelings regarding the lack of an apology from CEO Kim Kwang-soo and the remaining T-ara members. “After posting my statement last week, I have been waiting for their sincere apology more than anything else. However, now I have decided not to expect anything,” she stated, highlighting her disappointment.

A Troubled History of Allegations

The controversy surrounding Hwayoung is deeply rooted in an incident from 12 years ago when her twin sister, Hyoyoung, sent alarming text messages to fellow T-ara member Areum. The texts included threats such as “Let’s beat each other to dust” and “I’ll scratch your face so you can’t appear on broadcasts,” which sparked significant media attention.

Clarifications and Context from Hwayoung

In her defense, Hwayoung clarified, “I cared for Areum like my younger sister, but I was hurt by the numerous divisions between the members and Areum, which prompted me to reach out to my sister to express my distress. That was when those messages were sent.” She went on to reveal that Hyoyoung and Areum had reconciled and privately apologized years after the incident.

The Role of CEO Kim Kwang-soo

Hwayoung criticized CEO Kim Kwang-soo for publicly broadcasting her sister’s messages without verifying their context, claiming it was for his personal gain. “This act caused psychological harm to me, my sister, and Areum again, constituting defamation through false statements,” she asserted.

Allegations of Bullying and Isolation

She further alleged that Kim had been aware of bullying within the group but failed to intervene. “I had to live in the living room without a room in the dorm while everyone refused to be my roommate. The bullying in T-ara remains my biggest emotional wound,” Hwayoung revealed.

Revisiting Remarks from Stylist Kim Woo-ri

Hwayoung addressed comments made by stylist Kim Woo-ri regarding her character upon joining T-ara. She stated, “Kim Woo-ri became T-ara’s stylist through connections with CEO Kim Kwang-soo, but he was not involved when I joined. I had never met him.” She rejected his claims about her behavior as “all false.”

Consequences of Public Statements

Following the controversial “shampoo comment” made by Kim Woo-ri, Hwayoung has faced a torrent of negative feedback. She criticized Kim for shifting the blame onto the broadcasting company, claiming it was “devil’s editing.” “Since that comment, I have been suffering from countless malicious comments and criticism,” she lamented.

A Call for Closure and Legal Action

Hwayoung concluded her message by stating, “My sister no longer wants anything. She just wants to forget this matter.” She expressed confusion over why CEO Kim Kwang-soo has rekindled the discussion. “I only want to tell the truth to prevent further speculation and malicious comments,” she emphasized.

In a firm stance, Hwayoung declared, “For the sake of my family and me, I will take strong legal action against the spread of false information and malicious comments from now on.”

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