Hwang Bo-min-gyeol, a member of the group Identity (idntt), known as the younger brother group of tripleS, will temporarily suspend his activities before debut.
The agency MODHAUS announced on the official SNS on the 21st, "We would like to clarify the company's position regarding the controversy involving our rookie boy group idntt member Hwang Bo-min-gyeol," and added, "We are currently in the process of fact-checking this matter and are closely reviewing various information and claims that have spread online."
Accordingly, the agency stated that all activities of Hwang Bo-min-gyeol are temporarily suspended, adding, "After the truth of the matter is clearly confirmed, he will join the second unit group yesweare and resume activities."
It also mentioned, "The first unit team of idntt, unevemet, is preparing to debut as a 7-member group excluding Hwang Bo-min-gyeol," and requested understanding that "content and official schedules filmed after today will proceed as a 7-member group, while previously filmed content will be presented as an 8-member group."
Identity is a 24-member boy group launched by MODHAUS. As they are preparing for a pre-debut through a unit project, a controversial exposé regarding Hwang Bo-min-gyeol's past has emerged online.
Below is the full statement from MODHAUS.
Hello.
This is MODHAUS.
We would like to clarify the company's position regarding the controversy involving our rookie boy group idntt member Hwang Bo-min-gyeol.
We are currently in the process of fact-checking this matter and are closely reviewing various information and claims that have spread online.
Accordingly, all activities of Hwang Bo-min-gyeol are temporarily suspended.
This is a measure to avoid hasty judgments and minimize confusion, and after the truth of the matter is clearly confirmed, he will join the second unit group yesweare and resume activities.
The first unit team of idntt, unevemet, is planning to debut as a 7-member group excluding Hwang Bo-min-gyeol.
Content and official schedules filmed after today will proceed as a 7-member group, and we ask for your understanding that previously filmed content will be presented as an 8-member group.
We will do our best to ensure that there are no disruptions to the debut that fans have been waiting for.
Additionally, we ask for special attention to prevent further damage from unverified speculative reports and malicious interpretations related to this matter.
We recognize the seriousness of this matter and will do our best to respond responsibly.
Furthermore, Hwang Bo-min-gyeol's personal objects have been temporarily suspended from sale considering the current situation.
We will provide updates related to the situation as transparently as possible.
We apologize for any worry and inconvenience caused to our fans.
Thank you.
Sincerely, MODHAUS
[Kim Mi-ji, Star Today Reporter]
