'Profanity Controversy' ALPHA DRIVE ONE's Kim Gun-woo Files Status Confirmation Lawsuit: "I Want to Return to the Team" [Star Issue]

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• Activity Suspended Amid Aftermath of Inappropriate Remarks... Wake One: "Legal Proceedings Underway"

Kim Gun-woo, a member of the idol group ALPHA DRIVE ONE, has filed a lawsuit against Wake One.

According to StarNews's verification, Kim recently filed a lawsuit seeking confirmation of his status against Wake One. It is reported that while Kim, who is currently suspended from activities, hopes to return to the team, he filed the lawsuit after the desired measures were not taken.

In this regard, Wake One briefly stated, "This matter involves ongoing legal proceedings, so we ask for your understanding as it is difficult to disclose specific details."

Kim debuted as a member of ALPHA DRIVE ONE through Mnet's 'Boys 2 Planet' in 2025.

In April, Kim sparked controversy by expressing dissatisfaction toward staff on the filming set using inappropriate expressions without realizing that his microphone was turned on.

At the time, Wake One stated, "We feel a heavy sense of responsibility for failing to sufficiently fulfill our duty to support our artist in dedicating themselves to activities in a stable environment and to manage them so they possess the basic attitude and standards required as an artist."

They continued, "The incident occurred on the filming set for pre-debut content. At the time, Kim expressed dissatisfaction using inappropriate expressions without realizing that his microphone was turned on," adding, "The remarks were not directed at a specific individual nor did they constitute personal attacks; they were made in the form of muttering to himself. However, it was an inappropriate remark under any circumstances. We sincerely apologize once again to those involved on set who may have felt discomfort, and we are truly sorry for causing concern among our fans."

Wake One added, "Immediately after the incident, we conveyed our apology to the production team and judged the matter to be resolved through mutual communication. Additionally, considering that it could place an additional burden or cause harm to the production team, we did not issue a separate statement," noting, "Subsequently, various unfounded suspicions were raised on OnLINE, and the process of verifying the truthfulness of each claim took longer than expected, which delayed our statement. The various suspicions currently being raised on OnLINE are untrue."

Along with this, Wake One stated, "Kim is deeply reflecting on this incident. Following discussions with us, Kim has decided to take time for self-reflection," adding, "Kim will not participate in the activities and fan concert currently in preparation, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE is scheduled to operate as a seven-member group excluding Kim for the time being."

Subsequently, Kim suspended his activities, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE has been operating as a seven-member group excluding him.

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