As the winning team of 'Street Woman Fighter 3', Osaka Ojo Gang is experiencing internal turmoil, with manager A being embroiled in embezzlement allegations. A has made a statement, but it was soon deleted, causing confusion.
On the 9th, A posted a statement on the official Ojo Gang channel, saying, "I cannot watch the achievements and footprints we have created together crumble due to baseless words and misinformation," and refuted the recent controversy point by point.
Ojo Gang leader Ibuki did not attend the concert held in Seoul on the 6th and 7th. Subsequently, the concert organizer, Route 59, announced that "Ibuki, a dancer from Ojo Gang, will not be attending the Busan concert scheduled for the 13th at Sajik Indoor Gymnasium due to health reasons."
In response, Ibuki stated on the 8th, "The concert organizers demanded a contract without allowing me to speak as an artist during the proposal process," and claimed that "the concert organizers unilaterally disclosed information that I would not participate in the Busan concert without formal consultation," accusing Route 59 of overstepping.
However, Route 59 and the six members of Ojo Gang (Minami, Uwa, Junna, Hana, Ru, Kyouka) had a different story.
Route 59 refuted on the 9th, stating that A requested a side contract during the negotiation process, and the six members of Ojo Gang also stated that they had not received any explanation regarding the schedule from A and that there were issues with payment not being made.
Ultimately, A stepped forward. In a statement, A claimed that the assertion that they did not communicate the tour schedule to the members was false, stating that it was actually Route 59 that did not share the official schedule.
Regarding the embezzlement allegations, A stated, "I have never hidden prize money or appearance fees," adding, "The amount sent from Korea did not match the invoice, and the necessary tax certificates were not attached. This caused significant delays, and I had to coordinate with the organizers for a long time to ensure the amount was paid accurately. The final tax certificate was received on August 28," pleading their innocence.
In particular, A expressed, "Ibuki has always prioritized the team's interests, and all malicious claims against her are untrue," conveying a desire to resolve the issues through dialogue with the Ojo Gang members.
However, A's statement was later deleted. Prior to this, the statement from the six members of Ojo Gang was also deleted, and the six members stated that "they are unable to log into the Ojo Gang account," further escalating the confusion.
Meanwhile, 'Street Woman Fighter 3' is a survival program featuring female dance crews from five countries: Korea, the USA, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. After concluding in July, it is currently on a nationwide tour concert in cities such as Seoul, Busan, Changwon, Ilsan, and Daegu.
[Lee Da-gyeom, Star Today Reporter]
