Former T-ARA Hwayoung’s Instagram Gets Bombarded With Heated Reactions

Former T-ARA member Hwayoung‘s recent Instagram statement has sparked a whirlwind of reactions online.

The post — in which she shared her own side on the past bullying controversy involving T-ARA and the agency’s CEO — has reignited heated debates on various Korean online forums. The topic, once a focal point of debate 12 years ago, continues to polarize public opinion as it resurfaces, and the post has already accumulated over 2,000 comments.

In her scathing post, Hwayoung detailed her experiences as a T-ARA member, addressing accusations and clarifying her side of the story. She also addressed her alleged bullying and ankle injury. Hwayoung then commented on former CEO Kim Kwang Soo’s recent recounting of the bullying controversy, wondering what prompted him to reignite the debate after 12 years.

I sincerely want to ask CEO Kim Kwang Soo: What is your intention in bringing up this 12-year-old story on a show and mentioning my name with such distorted remarks?

Currently, I am without an agency and on my own. I am well aware that I cannot fight against someone who has been influential in the entertainment industry for over 40 years. Despite that, I am speaking up because I have confidence in the truth of what happened back then.

— Former T-ARA’s Hwayoung

Former T-ARA’s Hwayoung Blasts Former CEO After His Comments On The Infamous Bullying Scandal

As expected, netizens’ response has been divided. Some commenters have shown unwavering support and encouraged Hwayoung to move forward. On the other hand, others remain skeptical, placing blame on Hwayoung for contributing to T-ARA’s troubled history and the group’s eventual fallout.

• “Unnie, I’ve always believed in you.”
• “Wow, things from the past still haunt us to this day…”
• “I’ve liked you since the K-Drama Hello, My Twenties. Please don’t forget that you have people on your side.”
• “How painful it must have been for the fans who wished only for Hwayoung’s success, watching her suffer in silence, unable to speak out because every time she did, haters would swarm back to insult her, making her change accounts multiple times and even limiting comments. Ever since her debut, I’ve been supporting her, and I’ve missed seeing her bright and welcoming smile whenever she met fans. It’s heartbreaking that without an agency, we couldn’t see her on mainstream TV or even in real life… Please, stop tormenting both Hwayoung and Hyoyoung. “
• “If there is a lot of evidence, I think it’d be best to just reveal it… This just feels like an emotional plea.”
• “Like singer, like fans… Just look at the level of these comments…”
• “People who support Hwayoung are probably hypocrites at work, too. It’s ridiculous…”