SM Entertainment’s latest girl group, Hearts2Hearts, made a much-anticipated debut, marking the company’s first girl group launch since aespa. However, the spotlight quickly shifted from their music to controversy as allegations against member Ian began circulating online.
An anonymous post accusing Ian of past school bullying has gone viral. The claims include allegations that Ian once threw a rock at a classmate, breaking a school fish tank and flooding the first floor. The accuser also mentioned Ian’s mother’s involvement in the situation, stating that she pressured the victim’s family into making an apology.
The post reads:
“Ian, you finally debuted. I was shocked when I heard the news. After living such a reckless life, you shamelessly became an idol? I still remember you getting into a fight and throwing a rock in anger, shattering the school’s water tank and flooding the entire floor. Your mother stormed in, creating chaos, and forced the boy’s mother to apologize. Everyone in our school and even seniors from other schools heard about it.”
The anonymous source further claimed that Ian and her friends harassed teachers and bullied fellow students. Another user claiming to be a former classmate corroborated these allegations, sharing pre-debut images of Ian as supposed proof.
One comment read:
“This is all true, but people will defend her no matter what. Should I have taken pictures of the broken fish tank back then? Phones were rare, but we all remember what happened.”
The controversy has divided netizens, with some demanding accountability while others questioning the credibility of the claims. SM Entertainment has yet to release an official statement addressing the allegations.
As the situation unfolds, fans and industry insiders are eagerly awaiting the company’s response. Regardless of the outcome, the controversy has undoubtedly cast a shadow over Hearts2Hearts’ debut.
