T-ara's long-standing bullying controversy has resurfaced with former member Hwayoung breaking her silence after 12 years, alleging she was subjected to violence and verbal abuse by other members.
On October 10, Qri shared a photo of a crescent moon on her personal SNS without a caption, leading to heated discussions among fans and netizens in the comments. This comes after former T-ara's agency head, Kim Kwang-soo, appeared on the MBN show ‘Let’s Go!’ the day before, addressing the bullying rumors and expressing his disbelief over the rumors circulating about the group.
Hwayoung also posted a lengthy statement on her SNS on October 10, confirming that she was indeed bullied by the other members, stating, "They inflicted physical and verbal abuse on me. I thought things would improve if I worked harder." As the allegations gain traction, the T-ara members' reactions are trending, particularly Qri’s cryptic post, which has drawn significant attention without offering her perspective on the matter.
The T-ara bullying incident, which first emerged in 2012, led to Hwayoung's departure from the group and significantly affected their popularity due to the controversy. The aftermath saw various comments arise, with members expressing regrets and victim claims surfacing, contributing to an ongoing dialogue about the issue, as T-ara recently marked its 15th anniversary.
