K-pop agencies have a denial problem when it comes to bullying scandals: experts


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Several netizens have alleged that Kim Ga-ram had bullied classmates who didn’t treat her well during middle school and accused her of underage smoking. Photo: Handout

Less than a month after making her debut, Kim Ga-ram of rookie girl group Le Sserafim halted all her activities as bullying allegations against her escalated.

On May 20, the sextet’s management company Source Music announced the singer’s temporary suspension via the group’s fan community platform Weverse.

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