Former U-KISS member Dongho has vehemently denied allegations of sexual harassment leveled by a Jeoncheo fan during a fan signing event on January 25. The dispute has rapidly escalated into a heated online battle, with both sides exchanging sharp accusations on social media.
Origins of the Conflict
The controversy began when the fan, identified as A, shared detailed claims on SNS. She alleged that Dongho made inappropriate advances during the event, sent her direct messages, and persisted even after learning her age. A further stated that his behavior extended to unrelated areas, including unprofessional conduct during job-related processes.
Dongho’s Fierce Denial
Dongho dismissed the claims as entirely false. In a strongly worded post, he stated, “Snap out of your delusions and live right. Go ahead and claim you experienced that with me if you dare.” He accused A of staging a “victim cosplay” for public attention, emphasizing, “This kind of public shaming doesn’t scare me anymore. I’ve had no interest in people like that, and it’s been nearly 10 years since I left the industry as a regular person now.”
On January 26, Dongho escalated by posting a lengthy statement demanding Jeoncheo publicly identify A with a clear name tag. He described the accusations as malicious rumors and highlighted inconsistencies in her account, questioning, “Does touching without gloves make it unsanitary? I joined good events too, but I couldn’t participate in more like this.”
Fan’s Emotional Retort
A responded with an equally charged message, writing, “Wow, all lies again. You’re the crazy one. Fine, let’s go there. Sue me if you want. The members who engaged in paid encounters with Dongho every time are just as pathetic—I’ll name them all.” She added complaints about inadequate agency support, lack of proper nutrition, and personal hardships, insisting her claims stemmed from direct experience.
Netizen Reactions and Escalation
Online users captured profiles linked to Dongho containing crude content, such as “Alcohol X is fine if you’re loaded—well spent” and “Condoms? Each time they’re essential.” A later clarified these were not his accounts and that certain messages were fabricated using fake chat logs.
The back-and-forth has drawn significant attention, polarizing fans and raising questions about verification in idol-fan interactions. As the mudslinging continues, the potential for legal action looms, with both parties showing no signs of backing down.
