8 People Who Have Spoken Out Against The Abuse Of OMEGA X By Spire Entertainment And Its CEO
Spire Entertainment and its CEO Kang Seong Hee continue to be called out over their abuse of boy group OMEGA X, and everyone from non-fans to the members’ own friends are coming together to do so.
OMEGA X came under the spotlight after a recording and a video showed that they had been verbally and physically assaulted by Kang Seong Hee. The CEO denied the allegations of abuse via statements made by the company and then again through her social media, though netizens remain unconvinced.
As concerns continue to be raised regarding the members’ mistreatment, here are some of the notable people who have publicly called out Spire Entertainment and CEO Kang.
1. Edward Avila
Beauty guru, musician and influencer Edward Avila has worked with OMEGA X in the past and was therefore able to see their interactions with CEO Kang.
When the news of the abuse came out, he commented via his Instagram story that he wasn’t surprised to hear that about her.
After the video of her assault on the members was released, specifically leader Jaehan, he once again addressed the issue, empathizing with the members.
2. Witnesses
Multiple witnesses came forward to expose the mistreatment of OMEGA X. First was, of course, the netizen who released the original recording.
얘들아 우리 밖에서 음식 시킨 거 우버 기다리고 있는데
애들 회사 대표님이 애들 때리는 거 봤어
진짜로 손이 너무 떨려서 어떻게 해야 될지 모르겠어 애들이 눈앞에서 맞고 있는데 아무것도 못해 pic.twitter.com/vJEqNPzx5n— 유채 (@hwi_418) October 23, 2022
Guys, I was waiting outside for the Uber Eats that I ordered and I saw the company CEO hitting the members. I really didn’t know what to do since my hands were shaking so much. They were being hit right in front of me but I couldn’t do anything.
— @hwi_418
After that, from people who saw how the members were treated at the airport…
…to people who saw the constant mistreatment at their hotel in Los Angeles, the story has been made pretty clear.
There are accounts from multiple sources, all of whom saw the same things.
Not OmegaX fan but a friend of mine works at the hotel they are staying at in LA shared info with me. I won't disclose the hotel name but my friend told me the hotel had to deal with a lot of drama because of the lady. The lady was very crazy and hostile. #PROTECTOMEGAX
— Candace (@Vcandi10) October 24, 2022
3. Dongkyu (former SPECTRUM member)
Dongkyu, who is Jaehan’s former SPECTRUM member, posted a scathing comment aimed at CEO Kang in response to her claim that the abuse allegations were due to an “anti-fan.”
You’re probably the ‘Anti’
I won’t curse you out here since I’ve already done it a lot vocally
How dare you to my dongsaeng
How dare someone like you— Dongkyu
4. SNUPER’s Taewoong
The leader of inactive group SNUPER also came to OMEGA X’s defense, as OMEGA X’s Sebin is his fellow member.
He posted an Instagram story with the hashtag #PROTECTOMEGAX, indicating that he fully supports his member.
5. OMEGA X’s Hangyeom
Hangyeom was praised for his actions when CEO Kang assaulted Jaehan, as he physically blocked her from assaulting Jaehan any further at their hotel.
hangyeom physically blocking her from getting into the elevator to continue attacking jaehan… thank you for standing up for him :( pic.twitter.com/5Muq1O4xDi
— I MISS OMEGA X SOOOOO BAD 💔💔 (@ultmill) October 24, 2022
6. LOUDI
Solo artist LOUDI, who is a former member of 14U, took to Instagram to show his support, as he is close with the members of OMEGA X.
7. GRAZY GRACE
Influencer and former K-Pop trainee under NH Media GRAZY GRACE made a heavily critical response to CEO Kang’s statement through her Instagram story, labeling the situation clearly as abuse.
She posted a screenshot of the recording in which CEO Kang berated the members saying, “Did you guys take care of me when I was having a hard time?” Her caption called out the things that go on behind-the-scenes in the K-Pop industry.
Y’all don’t know how many crazy people there are behind the scenes… Oh and I thought I was going insane in Korea.
— GRAZY GRACE
8. Multiple fandoms
The fandoms of many of the industry’s biggest groups have come together to support OMEGA X and raise awareness of their situation.
And many more❤️🩹. Come together and let's support Omega X as much as we can. No one deserves to be treated in that abusive way by their CEOs.#ProtectOMEGA_X#OMEGA_X#saveomegax pic.twitter.com/3RXdks4N8h
— m_srij (@m_srij) October 25, 2022
to all kpop fans who don’t know what’s going on, please look into the hashtag #PROTECTOMEGAX. Omega x are being verbally and physically abused, this must stop, so please rt to spread awareness. nobody deserves to be treated this way. https://t.co/ed91kn27rL
— BEST THING THAT HAPPENED IN KPOP (@kpophappenings_) October 23, 2022
