ALPHADRIVEONE Geonwoo legt aufgrund eines kursierenden Vorfalls eine Pause von den Gruppenaktivitäten ein

[Announcement Link](https://x.com/wakeone_offcl/status/2041795708895088794)
[Translated by GEONWOO INTL](https://x.com/GEONWOOINTL/status/2041801405648797877)

>Hello. This is WakeOne.

>First, we would like to deeply apologize to the fans who cherish and support ALPHA DRIVE ONE for the delay in releasing this statement.

>Our agency is responsible for supporting our artists so they can focus on their activities in a stable environment, and for managing them to ensure they maintain the basic attitude and standards required of an artist. However, we feel a heavy sense of responsibility for failing to sufficiently fulfill this role.

>We would like to clarify the facts regarding Kim Geonwoo’s remarks that have been raised online. This incident occurred during a pre-debut content filming session. At the time, Kim Geonwoo expressed frustration using inappropriate language while unaware that his microphone was turned on.

>These remarks were not intended as slander or personal attacks against any specific person but were spoken as a private monologue. However, regardless of the circumstances, these were inappropriate remarks. We sincerely apologize once again to the on-site staff members who may have felt uncomfortable due to this. We also sincerely apologize to the fans for causing concern.

>Immediately after the incident, the artist apologized to the production team, and the agency judged the matter to be resolved through mutual communication. Furthermore, we did not release a separate statement out of consideration for the possibility of causing additional burden or trouble for the production team. However, various rumors that differ from the facts were subsequently raised online, and the statement was delayed due to the long process of verifying the truth of each claim.

>Aside from this incident, other rumors currently being raised online are not true. We ask that you refrain from the indiscriminate distribution of unverified information. Despite this, our failure to explain the situation to you more promptly was clearly a lapse in judgment on our part.

>Kim Geonwoo is deeply reflecting on this incident. Following discussions with the agency, Kim Geonwoo has decided to take time for self-reflection.

>Accordingly, Kim Geonwoo will not participate in current upcoming activities or fan concerts. For the time being, ALPHA DRIVE ONE will continue their activities as a 7-member group, excluding Kim Geonwoo. However, please understand that broadcasts and certain content filmed or produced before the suspension of activities may be released according to the original schedule.

>The agency is currently reviewing our overall internal and external communication methods while also re-evaluating our artist management system. We will carefully inspect areas that were lacking, supplement our standards and management systems, and overhaul our response processes to ensure more prompt and responsible communication in the future. Additionally, we will continue to strengthen artist education and support to prevent similar incidents from recurring.

>ALPHA DRIVE ONE is a team moving forward toward a single dream. As their agency, we will work harder to ensure all members can perform in a stable environment. We ask for the fans‘ warm support and interest.

>Sincerely, WakeOne.

The Koreans are kicking his ass in the quotes of the tweet 💀 honestly he should just leave all the incidents are true to some extent and atp he’s just pulling down the group 

I feel like they’re soft launching his exit 

So it really was true. He debuted 5 minutes ago and already has various attitude rumors about him. The celebrity syndrome manifested quick. That doesn’t mean all are true but it also means it’s happened enough times for it to be noticeable by both staff, producers, and fans.

ALD1CKIS8 /s

I wonder if they’re trying to phase him out by putting him on hiatus first and then maybe let go of him, or if he’ll come back.

sorry if you have to write your 2nd apology letter 3 months into your career, maybe being a idol is not for you

soft launching his departure from the group lowkey. i have no idea how people even voted for him given half the rumours were basically confirmed to be true

the history of this guy and his accusations is so wild?!?!?!?!

while b2p was airing korean fans were wanting him to be kicked off the show but when he posted his apology on insta (and then deleted it) they all changed their minds and he ended up one of the top trainees for korean voting. i think they might be done with him this time now that he’s been put on hiatus though

In the end, we all have to be aware that we do not know kpop idols personally. A lot can be acting and also a lot can be real personality. He has had a few rumours up until now which is really not a good sign. If he was a girl, he would have already been cancelled straight away.

I think one good indication of figuring out whether or not an idol is perhaps a good person is if they openly have idol friends and can share snippets of their friendship. But since ALD1 literally just debuted, he probably has not shown any close friendships with other idols.

actions have consequences, especially as a rookie idol.

BP2 slot wasted ZZzz

They just debuted and he already has reputation and multiple incidents of being a bully. I wonder what it will take for him to be removed from group. Idols have been kicked out for less

ETA- it feels like someone (WK1 or Mnet) really wanted him to be in the group. He had bullying allegations while still on BP2 and they got attention before being swept under the rug. It feels like WK1 was trying to sweep this incidence under the rug as well with how long they took to respond to it and even now he is going on hiatus not being kicked form the group.

You would think that he would have been more careful considering how much the allegations during B2P blew up. Sigh…I feel bad for the other members.