Kim Garam Sparks Backlash After Former HYBE Idol Lands New Label Deal

Former HYBE idol Kim Garam has sparked backlash after signing an exclusive contract with a new label, Management Koo.

In a statement, Management Koo announced that they have watched Kim Garam's YouTube content and were impressed by her potential and growth mindset as an actress.

However, netizens were furious that they were giving her this opportunity, citing her past involvement in a school violence controversy.

Kim Garam debuted as a member of LE SSERAFIM in 2022, but suspended activities after becoming embroiled in the controversy and ultimately left the group in July of the same year.

Management Koo plans to provide full support for her acting career and expand activities even further.

Netizens took to social media to express their disapproval, with many feeling that she was not deserving of the opportunity.

Some comments included:

• “She really be having it easy after school violence…,”
• “Why do they keep giving the school violence perpetrator these opportunities?”
• “But she’s a bully…”
• “Do they really have no one else to choose?”
• “Look at her past photos…I cannot support her.”
• “I thought for a moment they had everything solved.”
• “Stray Kids’ Hyunin is active without leaving the group, so I guess…”