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[Official] Aldi One Kim Gunwoo Suspends Activity "Deep Reflection.."Seven-member activities" [Official Aldi One Kim Gunwoo Suspends "Deep Reflection..."Full text of the "seven-person system"]

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Heo Jihyung

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Group ALPHADRIVEONE Gunwoo poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of his first mini album "EUPHORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th.  /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Group ALPHADRIVEONE Gunwoo poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of his first mini album "EUPHORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th. /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@

Kim Gun-woo, a member of the group's ALPHADRIVEONE, will stop his activities.

The agency Wake One said in an official statement on the 8th, "We need to support our artists to concentrate on their activities in a stable environment and manage them to have the basic attitudes and standards required as artists. However, I feel gravely responsible for not fully understanding this," he said.

Regarding Kim Gun-woo's controversial remarks, he expressed his dissatisfaction with inappropriate expressions without recognizing that the microphone was on. The remarks were not accusations or personal attacks against a particular person. It came out in the form of talking to myself," he explained.

"However, this was an inappropriate statement in any case. Once again, we deeply apologize to those involved in the field who must have felt uncomfortable due to this. He also apologized, saying, "I am truly sorry for causing concern to the fans."

Besides this issue, various suspicions that are currently being raised online are not true. Please refrain from indiscriminate dissemination of unconfirmed content. Nevertheless, the fact that I couldn't explain it to you quickly was our apparent lack of judgment," he said, adding, "Kim Gun-woo is deeply reflecting on this incident. After discussions with us, Kim Gun-woo decided to have a time for self-reflection," he added.

The agency said, "Kim Gun-woo is not participating in the activities and fan concerts currently being prepared. For the time being, ALPHADRIVEONE will operate as a seven-member system excluding Kim Gun-woo, he said.

Meanwhile, ALPHADRIVEONE was formed through Mnet's "Boyz 2 Planet" and debuted in January.

Hereinafter, the full story of Wake One's admission to the agency.

Hello, we're Wake One.

First of all, I deeply apologize to the fans who care about and support ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALPHADRIVEONE) for the delay in expressing their position.

We need to help our artists concentrate on their activities in a stable environment and manage them to have the basic attitudes and standards required as artists. However, I feel gravely responsible for not fully understanding this.

Regarding Kim Gun-woo's remarks raised online, I would like to inform you of the facts. The issue occurred on the site of the pre-debut content shooting. At that time, Kim Gun-woo expressed his dissatisfaction with inappropriate expressions without recognizing that the microphone was on.

The remarks were not accusations or personal attacks against a particular person, but were made in the form of talking to oneself.

However, this was an inappropriate statement in any case. Once again, we deeply apologize to those involved in the field who must have felt uncomfortable due to this.

Also, I'm truly sorry for causing concern to the fans.

Immediately after the incident, we apologized to the production team, and we judged that the matter was concluded with mutual communication. In addition, we did not disclose a separate position considering that it could cause additional burden or pressure on the production team. However, since then, various suspicions have been raised online that are different from the facts, and the process of checking the facts of each content has been prolonged, delaying the expression of the position.

Other than this issue, various allegations that are currently being raised online are not true. Please refrain from indiscriminately disseminating unconfirmed content. Nevertheless, it was our apparent lack of judgment that we could not quickly explain to you.

Kim Gun-woo is deeply reflecting on this incident. After discussing with us, Gunwoo Kim decided to have a time for self-reflection.

Therefore, Kim Gunwoo will not participate in the activities and fan concerts currently being prepared. For the time being, ALPHA DRIVE ONE will work as a seven-person system excluding Kim Gun-woo. However, please understand that broadcasts and some contents that have been filmed and produced before the suspension of activities may be released according to the promised schedule.

While we are checking the overall internal and external communication method, we are also looking back on the artist management system.

We will closely examine the shortcomings to supplement the relevant standards and management system, and to improve the response process so that faster and more responsible guidance can be provided in the future. In addition, we will continue to strengthen education and support for artists so that similar cases do not recur.

ALPHA DRIVE ONE is a team that is moving toward one dream. We will work harder as an agency so that all members can work in a stable environment. We ask for your warm support and interest.

Wake one, dream

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