“Still playing victim…”
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Former MADEIN‘s Gaeun previously accused the CEO of 143 Entertainment of sexually assaulting her.
Popular Girl Group Member Claims She Was Sexually Assaulted By Agency CEO
The CEO responded to the allegations.
MADEIN’s Agency Responds To The Allegations Of Sexual Assault Against CEO
On May 30, a statement was released by the company, explaining that CEO Lee Yong Hak, who was accused of sexually assaulting Gaeun, had stepped down from his position amid the investigation.
— GTMNY x 143 (@GTMNY143) May 30, 2025
143 Entertainment Official Statement
Hello, this is 143 Entertainment.
First of all, we would like to express our gratitude to the fans who have always shown their unwavering support for the group MADEIN. We would like to convey our official position regarding the future status of our CEO, Lee Yong Hak.
Amid the recent controversy, CEO Lee Yong Hak is fully co-operating with the ongoing police investigation. However, in order to prevent further harm to the artists and staff caused by baseless speculation and criticism, he has decided to step down from his position and focus on clarifying the facts of the situation.
We believe that, given the difficult decision made to protect both the artists and the company, the full truth will be revealed through the investigation process.
Thank you.
— 143 Entertainment
Netizens seemed pleased that some progress was being made with the investigation.
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Yet, many believed this was nowhere near the end and hit back at how the statement made it seem like the CEO was noble with his actions to “protect” MADEIN while seemingly paining Gaeun as the bad person.
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Netizens continue to have concerns for the members still in MADEIN.