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T-ara's Qri Shares Cryptic Half-Moon Photo Amidst Renewed Bullying Allegations
Some netizens have speculated about the meaning behind the half-moon, with comments such as "What does the half-moon signify?", "Does it mean only half is true?", and "The half-moon is quite symbolic."
On the recent broadcast of MBN's 'Let's Go' Season 3, CEO Kim Kwang-soo reignited the 12-year-old 'bullying scandal' by discussing the 'T-ara Bullying Incident'. This has led to a renewed debate, with former member Hwayoung (Ryu Hwayoung) stepping forward to address the issue.
During the broadcast, CEO Kim Kwang-soo stated, "Hwayoung had a minor ligament injury but came to the Japan concert on crutches. The T-ara members, who had practiced all night excluding Hwayoung's movements, just wanted to hear an apology." He added, "We decided to discuss it back in Korea, but in the meantime, the members' conversations were leaked, leading to rumors of discord. Consequently, we tore up Hwayoung and Hyoyoung's contracts and told them to leave without conditions."
In response, Hwayoung claimed she was indeed bullied by the T-ara members, stating, "I apologized several times after my ankle injury, and the nail care at the hotel was the same as what other members received before the stage."
Hwayoung further expressed, "I left without receiving an apology and have kept silent for 12 years. Since then, T-ara members have appeared on various shows, denying the bullying and settling the incident among themselves. Watching those broadcasts, my parents and I felt helpless and shed tears."
On the 11th, the SNS accounts of the four members showed mixed reactions, with some calling for an explanation of the 'T-ara Bullying Incident' from 12 years ago, while others advised not to pay attention. This follows CEO Kim Kwang-soo's recent broadcast appearance and Hwayoung's assertion that "the bullying and verbal abuse from T-ara members were true."
The four members have not made any specific comments on the matter. Hyomin recently shared a photo wearing a trendy scarf, Eunjung posted a picture of flowers, and Qri shared the half-moon image. Jiyeon, who recently divorced baseball player Hwang Jae-gyun, has not updated her SNS since last month. Discussions related to the incident continue on their social media, but the members remain silent.
With CEO Kim Kwang-soo's remarks and Hwayoung's involvement, the 'T-ara Bullying Scandal' from 12 years ago has been reignited, sparking debates among fans. The direction of CEO Kim Kwang-soo's statements, which have benefited no one, remains to be seen.
Reporter Choi Ji-ye, TenAsia wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr
