Group P1Harmony‘s Kiho’s agency has revealed their position regarding the fraud case involving his mother.

On the afternoon of the 17th, FNC Entertainment stated through an official position, “The case involving Kiho‘s mother was filed with the police last year, and the investigation concluded with a not guilty verdict. However, it has been determined that a reinvestigation has recently begun due to the victim’s objection.”

They continued, “Kiho has nothing to do with this case, and was completely unaware of how it had been progressing. Nevertheless, the victim has resolved the misunderstanding and apologized to the artist regarding the multiple mentions of Kiho‘s name on the victim’s SNS.”

FNC stated, “However, if the mother‘s wrongdoing is revealed through the investigation, she will naturally have to take legal responsibility. Separately, Kiho said, “As a son, I would like to apologize to the person who was harmed, and I will do my best to resolve the issue,” and added, “As this incident is currently under investigation, I earnestly request that you refrain from malicious slander, indiscriminate personal attacks, and spreading false speculation directed at the artist. We would like to apologize for causing concern to many people due to the matter of our artist’s family.”

Meanwhile, news broke that Kiho’s mother was sued on charges of violating the Act on the Regulation of Fraud and Quasi-Receipt of Acts. At the time, Kiho’s agency FNC stated, “This is a one-sided claim that has nothing to do with the artist, and it is the mother’s personal matter.”


●FNC Entertainment’s position below

This is FNC Entertainment
We will explain the situation regarding the family of our artist.

The case involving Kiho‘s mother was filed with the police last year, and the investigation concluded with a not guilty verdict. However, it has been discovered that a reinvestigation was recently launched due to the victim’s objection.

Kiho has nothing to do with this case, and was completely unaware of how it had been progressing. Nevertheless, the victim has resolved the misunderstanding and apologized to the artist regarding the multiple mentions of Kiho‘s name on the victim’s SNS.

However, if the mother‘s wrongdoing is revealed through the investigation, she will naturally have to take legal responsibility. Separately, as a parent, Kiho would like to apologize to those who have been harmed and will do his best to resolve the issue.

As this incident is currently under investigation, we earnestly request that you refrain from malicious slander, indiscriminate personal attacks, and spreading false speculations directed at the artist. We apologize for causing concern to many people due to the matter of our artist’s family.

Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com

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