LE SSERAFIM Kim Ga Ram, who was caught up in allegations of school violence, will temporarily suspend her activities.

On the 20th, HYBE and Source Music announced their position on the suspicion of school violence against LE SSERAFIM Kim Ga Ram through an official press release.

The agency said, "As if Kim Ga Ram was a one-sided perpetrator of school violence involving physical violence over a long period of time on social media and in some communities, distorted claims are constantly being raised, and only one side's position is conveyed, so the suspicions that have been raised thus far have been resolved. We want to correct it".

Next, Kim Ga Ram said that she was referred to the "School Violence Committee" after protesting about the unfairness that her friend suffered.

The agency explained, "Kim Ga Ram became a victim of school violence such as cyberbullying after being disposed of in the first year of middle school, but since then has been steadily working towards her dream and future".

"During the debut process, she was attacked by all kinds of rumors, and because of this, she have suffered psychologically", the agency said.

Previously, Kim Ga Ram had been embroiled in allegations of school violence since last April, before her debut as LE SSERAFIM.

After the personal teaser photo of Kim Ga Ram was released, articles claiming that Kim Ga Ram was the perpetrator of school violence were posted one after another on various social media and online communities.

According to the agency's claim, until recently, Kim Ga Ram suffered from rumors such as "I went to school forcibly", "She hit a friend's head with a flowerpot", and "She used to drink and smoke".

The agency added, "Until Kim Ga Ram recovers and returns, LE SSERAFIM plans to work as a five-member system for the time being".

Finally, the agency apologized for the delay, saying, "It happened in a complicated background when she was in the first year of middle school, but Kim Ga Ram herself is looking back on her immature behavior and is deeply reflecting. We ask for your generous understanding".

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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