[Full Text] Wake One: "Disagreement over Kim Gun-woo's future activities… ALPHA DRIVE ONE to continue with 7-member lineup"

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

On the 25th, Wake One stated in an official position, "We sincerely apologize to all fans who have supported and cheered for ALPHA DRIVE ONE for causing concern over recent events." The company added, "We had been preparing various plans, including specific schedules and content, regarding Kim Gun-woo's future activities and continuing negotiations. However, during the process of coordinating his future direction, differences in position between both parties led to the current situation where legal proceedings are underway."

The agency continued, "We deeply regret and apologize for causing worry and fatigue to our fans during this process, and we will respond diligently to the related matters in accordance with established procedures." It further stated, "ALPHA DRIVE ONE's activities will proceed as planned. We will support the seven currently active members so they can focus on music and performances in a stable environment, and we will do our best to ensure that scheduled activities continue without any disruption."

Along with this, Wake One stated, "We will support ALPHA DRIVE ONE's stable activities, and additionally, we will continue communication regarding Kim Gun-woo's future entertainment career."

Kim Gun-woo recently filed a lawsuit for confirmation of status against Wake One. It is reported that Kim Gun-woo, who is currently on hiatus, hopes to return to the team but filed the lawsuit after desired measures were not taken.

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

In April, Kim Gun-woo caused controversy by expressing dissatisfaction toward staff on set using inappropriate expressions without realizing that his microphone was 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."

The agency added, "The incident occurred on set during content filming before debut. At the time, Kim Gun-woo expressed dissatisfaction using inappropriate expressions without realizing that his microphone was on." It continued, "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 statement under any circumstances. We once again deeply apologize to those involved on set who may have felt discomfort, and we sincerely apologize for causing concern to 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 at the time." The company noted, "Subsequently, various unfounded suspicions were raised on OnLINE, and the process of verifying the truthfulness of each claim took longer than expected, resulting in a delay in issuing our position. Many of the suspicions currently being raised on OnLINE are untrue."

Along with this, Wake One stated, "Kim Gun-woo is deeply reflecting on this incident. After discussions with our company, Kim Gun-woo has decided to take time for self-reflection." It revealed, "Kim Gun-woo will not participate in currently planned activities and fan concerts, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE is scheduled to operate as a 7-member group excluding Kim Gun-woo for the time being."

Following this, Kim Gun-woo suspended his activities, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE has been operating with a 7-member lineup excluding Kim Gun-woo.

◆ Wake One Official Statement Full Text

Hello, this is Wake One.

First of all, we sincerely apologize to all fans who have supported and cheered for ALPHA DRIVE ONE for causing concern over recent events.

Our company had been preparing various plans, including specific schedules and content, regarding Kim Gun-woo's future activities and continuing negotiations. However, during the process of coordinating his future direction, differences in position between both parties led to the current situation where legal proceedings are underway. We deeply regret and apologize for causing worry and fatigue to our fans during this process, and we will respond diligently to the related matters in accordance with established procedures.

Furthermore, as speculative content or inaccurate information spreading in a state where relevant facts have not been sufficiently confirmed can cause unnecessary misunderstandings and hurt to both artists and fans, we respectfully ask that you refrain from indiscriminately spreading unverified content.

Meanwhile, ALPHA DRIVE ONE's activities will proceed as planned. We will support the seven currently active members so they can focus on music and performances in a stable environment, and we will do our best to ensure that scheduled activities continue without any disruption.

Our company will support ALPHA DRIVE ONE's stable activities, and additionally, we will continue communication regarding Kim Gun-woo's future entertainment career. We will do our best to ensure that ALPHA DRIVE ONE and all of our artists can operate in a stable environment going forward.

We also ask that you continue to send unwavering support and warm hearts toward ALPHA DRIVE ONE's activities and growth.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Wake One

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