AOA’s Darkest Secret: The Jimin Bullying Allegations That Shattered K-Pop (opens in new tab)

In July 2020, former AOA member Kwon Mina accused leader Jimin of long-term internal bullying that caused severe emotional distress\. The allegations ignited one of K-pop’s most polarizing scandals, leading to Jimin’s exit from AOA and a major backlash that kept evolving for years\. This episode follows the rise, collapse, and aftershocks that reshaped careers and divided the public\. \#AOA \#Jimin \#KpopScandal \#criminaltracks \#scandalexplained We would like to express our gratitude to our...