STARSHIP Announces Park Jun Hwan's Departure From Upcoming Boy Group IDID

Park Jun Hwan, who was set to debut as a member of IDID, has officially withdrawn from his upcoming group.

On June 2 KST, STARSHIP Entertainment released an official statement announcing his departure. Addressing recent online controversy, the agency firmly stated that “the rumors about Park Jun Hwan currently circulating online are completely false.” They explained that his decision to leave was due to “significant psychological distress” and that they would be giving him “sufficient time to rest” in respect of his wish.

STARSHIP Entertainment also disclosed a handwritten apology letter from the individual responsible for spreading the rumors. In the letter, the person admitted to sharing unverified information on online platforms and social media, acknowledging that their actions had seriously damaged Park Jun Hwan’s image and reputation.

The agency’s full statement is as follows:

Hello.

This is STARSHIP Entertainment.

We would like to provide information regarding the departure of member Park Jun Hwan from “Debut’s Plan.”

The rumors about Park Jun Hwan currently circulating online are completely false.

Through his entire academic record and statements from school officials, we have clearly confirmed that Park Jun Hwan is a diligent and responsible student.

In addition, we have confirmed that fictitious accounts pretending to be his acquaintances were active in anonymous open chat rooms and online communities, and we have secured objective evidence proving these accounts were run by impersonators.

However, due to the baseless rumors, malicious slander, and continuous abusive comments, Park Jun Hwan, who is still a minor, has been experiencing significant psychological distress.

Recently, the situation has worsened to the point where it is severely affecting his daily life.

Despite our efforts to support his psychological recovery through consultations with professional medical staff, he has expressed a sincere desire to step away from group activities.

In respect of his wishes, we have decided to give him sufficient time to rest.

We will continue to fully support Park Jun Hwan so that he may regain his health and take steps toward a new dream outside of IDID.

Meanwhile, we plan to take legal action against the initial distributors and those involved in spreading malicious comments, false information, and sexually harassing remarks about a minor. This will be pursued under Articles 44-7(1)(1) to (2), 70, and 74 of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection as well as the Act on the Protection of Children and Juveniles from Sexual Abuse.

Sexual harassment and defamation of minors online are serious crimes, and we will not tolerate such actions.

We sincerely apologize to fans for the concern this may have caused and promise to do our utmost to protect the rights and dignity of our artists.

Although he did not make his debut, we kindly ask for your understanding of Park Jun Hwan’s decision.

We hope you will continue to send him warm encouragement and interest.

Park Jun Hwan was among the final lineup of STARSHIP Entertainment’s survival show “Debut’s Plan,” and the upcoming group IDID is scheduled to debut in the second half of 2025.

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