In response to a message from a fan asking, "Yeol, what exactly have you been doing in Japan?" he replied, "I saw it too. It looks like it's going to cause problems on Instagram, so I'm talking to my agency about it."
Hee-chul continued, "I'm going to keep it brief here because I think it might worry and disappoint you, but I've never gone out to eat or drink with the juniors from the agency, nor have I ever met them.
He dismissed the allegations, saying, "I don't even know his contact details." Earlier, rumors were spreading in online communities that Hee-chul was having fun in Japan and meeting women.
In particular, suspicions were raised that Hee-chul was with a junior idol from SM Entertainment, which spread and sparked controversy.
Regarding this, SM Entertainment said, "Currently, Johnny, Hechi, and
"Rumors about the artist's sex trafficking, drugs, and other sensational content that is unspeakable are being recklessly spread and reproduced," the statement continued. "After checking, we have found that these are completely untrue and are a disgrace to the artist."
"It is a criminal act that seriously damages the reputation of NCT and its artists, including Hee-chul.
"The reckless spreading of rumors and malicious criticism continues," the company said. "We have already collected sufficient data on numerous posts in relation to the content in question, and will not sit idly by and take action against such criminal acts.
"We intend to ensure that anyone who engages in related acts without leniency or consent, regardless of their nationality, is punished by law," the company said in a statement.
2024/06/05 05:59 KST
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