P1HARMONY’s agency FNC Entertainment has affirmed that member KEEHO has nothing to do with the fraud case involving his mother, in its press release issued Monday night in response to online rumors surrounding the K-pop singer.
Online posts circulated earlier this year on various online communities claiming that KEEHO’s mother had extorted money from her acquaintances and then became unreachable. The issue escalated when KEEHO was found to have made comments such as, “I often think about the lives of those who don’t have cars when I see them from my car” and “I wonder what the parents of the unemployed do.” He also boasted about his “comfortable and well-off” childhood during live streams.
FNC Entertainment had remained silent on the matter until Monday, when it released its statement.
“KEEHO has no connection to this case and has had no knowledge of its developments,” FNC Entertainment said in its press release. “However, if the investigation reveals that his mother is at fault, she will have to bear legal responsibility.“
One person claimed to be one of the victims of a lawsuit filed in March against KEEHO’s mother, who sought damages of 1.1 billion won ($800,000).
“Regardless, KEEHO, as a son, feels deep regret for those involved and will do his best to help resolve the case,” the agency added.
FNC Entertainment asked people to refrain from criticizing the artist, as it is not involved in the case.
“As the case is still under investigation, we sincerely ask people to refrain from making baseless personal attacks or spreading baseless speculation about the artist,” the agency said.
KEEHO was born in Toronto in 2001. His brother is also a K-pop idol named Yoon Yechan of the boy band 82Major. 82Major’s agency, Great M Entertainment, has yet to release a statement.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: FNC Entertainment
