Shin Minah, former member of ILUV and prospective member of upcoming girl group BOTOPASS, recently revealed that she had been sexually harassed and bullied by her members to the point where she attempted to take her own life.
After news of her suffering spread, her former agency claimed she was lying and that the other members were “shocked” from her “one-sided story”.
As a result, Minah revealed a screenshot of the hate that she’s been suffering as malicious netizens began to claim she was lying to get attention.
This b*tch who can’t get famous can’t even kill herself right. You’re a b*tch that can’t do one thing rightㅋㅋ And you think it’s the right time so you unfollowed. It’s disgusting you disgusting b*tchㅋㅋㅋ Please just die.. and stop bothering everyone
— @he0nie00
She decided to put her story straight by reiterating that the agency’s employees all knew that she was being bullied by her members. She emphasized that they were lying in their statement.
All the employees at the agency knows that I developed depression, panic disorder, and insomnia because of the members after I joined the agency.
You all knew that I was having a hard time because of the members, and you told me to halt promotions until this Fall… I never even heard about a solo album. Stop lying.
— Shin Minah
She also revealed that they sent her an NDA to silence her but she refuses to sign because she plans on fighting for her truth.
Did you think if you sent me a nondisclosure agreement that I’ll sign it? Why can’t I speak about my own story? Are you scared since you don’t know what I’ll do? You sent me the NDA because I’m speaking the truth.
— Shin Minah
Minah was able to cancel her contract with her former agency but is now fighting against them to reveal her truth. She’s been trying to keep off of social media to help her mental health but has no other source of speaking up.
Fans and netizens from all over the world have been showing support and cheering her on as they hope the truth will come to light and justice will be served.
Read her English post and translation of her Korean post below:
Will this end only when I die? Will you believe me then?
I tried not to go on social media but I’m forced to come back to it as the reports keep spreading..
All the employees at the agency knows that I developed depression, panic disorder, and insomnia because of the members after I joined the agency.
You all knew that I was having a hard time because of the members, and you told me to halt promotions until this Fall… I never even heard about a solo album. Stop lying.
And stop talking to me informally through KakaoTalk. We’re strangers now, but I’ll let it pass since you have no manners.
Should I reveal my certificates? Will you be able to handle it?
Did you think if you sent me a nondisclosure agreement that I’ll sign it? Why can’t I speak about my own story? Are you scared since you don’t know what I’ll do? You sent me the NDA because I’m speaking the truth.
I have no power and I can’t release news reports so I can only say what I have to say through here.
I came alive after almost dying. I have nothing to fear.
Also, the reports talked about Sooyeon, but it’s not her. I never talked about her.
— Shin Minah
