Overview
- WAKEONE said Kim Geonwoo will skip the planned fan concert and halt promotions, and the group will continue as seven members without him.
- The label said a pre-debut shoot captured him on a live mic using inappropriate language that he says he muttered to himself.
- Geonwoo posted a handwritten apology to fans, bandmates, and staff and said he will reflect on his actions.
- WAKEONE said he apologized to the production staff at the time and explained it delayed a public statement to verify conflicting online claims.
- The agency denied other allegations spreading online and said some pre-filmed shows and content may still be released as scheduled.