Suhye, member of the Rookie K-Pop Girl Group MadeinHe announced a sudden break of all group activities, his agency confirmed on May 14. The announcement follows the growing disputes relating to the CEO of 143 Entertainment, which has been accused of a bad sexual conduct by a former member of the group.
In an official declaration, he explained 143 Entertainment, “Suhye has decided to take a break due to personal circumstances. This decision was taken with the intention of returning to fans in a better condition and we ask for your kind understanding. We will fully support Suhye so that it can rest comfortably and take the time it needs.”
While the agency has not directly connected Suhye’s break to the legal dispute that is taking place, the times fueled the speculation.
The dispute broke out after a press conference held last month by the mother of a former member of Made, identified as “A.” During the conference, the mother – referring to how “B” – accused the CEO of an inappropriate behavior of the agency, affirming, “My daughter clearly told him to stop touching his body. But the CEO ignored her and subjected her to a continuous treatment and professional disadvantages.”
According to B, the CEO had initially issued excuses and had signed a written commitment by promising to resign, protect to further damage and honor its terms of the contract. However, B said that none of these promises has been confirmed. Since then, a criminal complaint has been presented against the CEO.
143 Entertainment denied the accusations, responding, “There are many discrepancies in the statements made by the former member. Last year, the individual requested a large agreement based on a unilateral report. When we refused, they filed a criminal complaint almost six months later, which is deeply deplorable.”
Madein is a group of South Korean girls of six members under 143 Entertainment. Originally debuting as a group of seven members on September 3, 2024, with their EP “Climb,” Since then they have fascinated fans with their dynamic performances. While the legal proceedings continue and public control increases, Suhye’s pause from the spotlight adds another level of complexity to the growing crisis of the agency. Fans are left worried about his well -being and the future of the group in the middle of the ongoing scandal.
