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Former AOA Member Kwon Mina Opens Up About Her Struggles and Legal Battles
On the 23rd, Kwon Mina took to her Instagram to express her feelings, writing, "If I had just 1g of courage, could I have succeeded?" and "Have I committed too many sins?"
She continued, "If this is punishment, I've been receiving it for 30 years since I was a child. It's like a never-ending prison sentence where new charges keep getting added, preventing my release."
Kwon Mina further expressed, "It turns out the punishment wasn't meant for me... Am I not the perpetrator? Then where is the real perpetrator? Everyone apologizes but refuses to acknowledge it. They claim ignorance. This is the first time for me too, and I'm losing my mind."
Referring to a recent medical mishap, she mentioned, "It's only been a month... everyone says it takes at least a year..." and added, "The people who made me out to be a crazy woman will continue to live well, won't they?"
Kwon Mina shared her inner thoughts, saying, "I have accumulated trauma, and no one will understand me. They don't know the situation or circumstances," and added, "So, to you, I'm just a crazy woman pretending to be a victim, right? Do you think I can be sane right now? All the good things have collapsed... I'm afraid of my phone."
Along with her post, Kwon Mina shared several photos showing her cheeks and part of her neck reddened. Initially, she had posted a photo with her cheeks covered in gauze but later replaced it with new images.
Previously, Kwon Mina revealed on her social media that she had undergone a cosmetic procedure to look prettier, only to wake up with severe pain and facial burns, indicating a serious medical accident.
While Kwon Mina sought an amicable settlement, the hospital demanded a 'legally appropriate amount,' leading to a breakdown in negotiations. She is now preparing for civil and criminal lawsuits. Despite being exhausted by ongoing legal battles, she stated, "Receiving a fair legal judgment seems less unjust," indicating her intent to pursue legal action.
Kwon Mina debuted in 2012 as a member of AOA, gaining popularity with hits like 'Heart Attack,' 'Bingle Bangle,' 'Like a Cat,' and 'Short Skirt.' However, she left the group in 2019 and later accused a specific member of bullying, which led to controversy and AOA's eventual disbandment. Kwon Mina has since paused her acting career and work as a dermatology consultant, and she terminated her contract with her agency just a month after signing.
By Dayeon Jung, TenAsia Reporter light@tenasia.co.kr
