APink's Chorong speaks up about her bullying controversy

source: Allkpop

https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/01/a-pinks-chorong-opens-up-about-her-bullying-controversy-for-the-first-time

She released a post on the group's fancafe a few days ago.

If you haven't been up to date, an alleged former classmate accused her of school violence. He claimed that Chorong slapped him multiple times, and after that post went viral, Chorong sued OP for defamation and threats and won. The accuser previously mass emailed reporters and published his post everywhere he could after Chorong refused to bow down to his threats (he wanted her to retire from the industry otherwise he said he'd spread the news). The police also concluded that there was neither any evidence of the crime ever happening nor the accuser's story checked out.

Chorong's statement:

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"I am writing here after such a long time. Have you all enjoyed a happy New Year's Day? Last year, I caused many fans a lot of disappointment and worry, and it was a year when my heart was not happy." She continued, "To the fans who were frustrated and concerned as well as disappointed and turned away from me, I'm sorry I couldn't give any answers for a while. To be honest, I at first wrote a long passage and repeatedly erased and wrote it again. But then, I thought about the weight that words had and because I was worried [my words] might become excuses and cause another misunderstanding, I couldn't offer any answers."

"When I think of the Pandas who couldn't fully enjoy our 10th anniversary, my heart feels heavy and hurts. I am not a perfect person and am not a person without flaws, but I am working really hard to be careful in everything I do and always act with sincerity. This year, as the leader of A Pink, I will work very hard so that we can deliver only good news to our fans. I will become an even greater leader and greater group, so that you can go out and have pride in saying that you are a fan of A Pink."

"It may be uncomfortable to talk about such a heavy topic starting in the new year, but I brought up the courage to write here because it was something I really wanted to say to you. I will no longer ask you to believe in me nor to wait for me. I will just work really hard."

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Apink need to have a cb asap and save kpop they’re one of the few groups left that i still trust in terms of music quality these days; i hope they stick with black eyed pilsung for a long time lol

Quote from Armedryu

Agree, apink please save kpop

The way So Sick and Eung Eung were cultural resets and unlike any gg music that was being released at that time! I NEED MORE

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i wonder how many companies just deny and sue for defamation as a bluff just because they know the accuser doesnt have evidence other than witness and words

the SM stylist was smart enough to have a recording and bring SM to her knees or she would have been sued for defamation and kpop fans would have bashed her to death ( some still do anyway )

Most of them do, but this seems to really be a case of false allegations after all.