Following allegations of inappropriate behavior involving the CEO of 143 Entertainment (the agency that manages MADEIN), the company denied the allegations and announced Gaeun’s exit from the group.
Notably, after the announcement, Gaeun only unfollowed the official accounts of MADEIN and 143 on Instagram while continuing to follow other members of the group, implying that the problems may be limited to his relationship with the agency.
The drama without sequel
A few days after Gaeun’s departure was announced, while MADEIN was scheduled to perform in Japan, Gaeun and the Japanese members (except Mashiro) unfollowed each other. It’s unclear who initiated this, sparking concern among fans that the Japanese members, living away from home, may be under pressure from the company.
The situation worsened when, hours later, most MADEIN members (except MiU) stopped following all accounts, reducing the following count to zero. There is speculation that this action was the result of corporate pressure. At that point, Gaeun continued to follow only three members: Mashiro, Yeseo, and Suhye.
However, Gaeun soon stopped following Suhye, leaving only Mashiro and Yeseo among those he still followed.
Unusual actions of MiU
An interesting detail is that MiU, after unfollowing Gaeun, continued to follow the remaining members without setting the “following” count to zero like the others. This deviation raises questions about whether the company actually implemented these actions. Additionally, Gaeun liked Mashiro’s most recent post but not MiU’s, even though they were posted around the same time.
These actions have fueled speculation that Gaeun’s departure may not be solely due to allegations against the CEO or problems at the company, but may also involve internal disagreements among group members.
Current status of MADEIN
MADEIN, now operating as a six-member group, consists of Mashiro, Yeseo (formerly Kep1er), Suhye, MiU, Serina and Nagomi. Their operations are primarily based in Japan, where four of the six members are Japanese.
Recent developments have left fans concerned about the group’s internal dynamics and the potential pressure placed on members by society.
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On the other hand, MADEIN fans sent protest trucks to the agency to demand that the truth be revealed.
