Is LE SSERAFIM Trying to Cover for Kim Garam? Here's What Happened
Amid Kim Garam's school bullying controversy, people raised their brows when LE SSERAFIM described their co-member's "real" personality.
What did they say?
Kim Garam MBTI: LE SSERAFIM Members React To Result
On May 3, a video (titled "FIMBTI #1l I'm an animal when I open my eyes?") was posted on the official YouTube channel of LE SSERAFIM.
In the video, the members performed the animal version of the MBTI Test. But during the broadcast, what caught the viewers' attention the most was the result for Kim Garam, which turned out to be a "principled hedgehog."
According to the results, hedgehog types are sometimes called "rare" to find because they value principle. They might look strong outside, but they also have the tendency to become "soft tofu" who shows a lot of affection. Once they open up their hearts to someone, they become devoted. However, they are not really good at expressing their true feelings well.
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When the members heard the results, Huh Yunjin agreed, saying:
"(Garam) is really a 'soft tofu' even if she looks strong on the outside. She has a lot of affection."
Sakura seconded, saying:
"I think I know what it is."
Hearing her older sisters speak, Kim Garam smiled shyly as if embarrassed at the members' words, and LE SSERAFIM adored Garam by looking at her softly.
Watch the full video here:
LE SSERAFIM Criticized For Agreeing to Kim Garam's Personality
When the video was released, people expressed discomfort and accused members of trying to cover for Kim Garam.
They commented:
"Isn't LE SSERAFIM covering for Kim Garam?"
"They look forced haha"
"Is it a coincidence? It's the opposite of what the victim said about her."
In particular, K-Netz pointed out that the members were trying to change how people see Garam after being embroiled in a controversy over school violence.
Earlier on April 5, photos of Kim Garam's school days were posted on the online community, showing her making explicit sexual expressions with her fingers and was posing with her friends in front of a blackboard full of sexual graffiti.
In addition, Kim Garam's past esc (SNS in the form of exchanging questions) was also released. The esc included Kim Garam's answer, "I know you've been drinking and smoking since you were in elementary school," and Kim Garam replied, "Where did you pick it up?"
However, in this regard, Source Music, the agency of the group affiliated with HYBE dismissed the controversy and explained that the photos and "proofs" were maliciously edited.
This is not the first time then that the members allegedly covered up for the young idol.
During their debut showcase to commemorate the release of their first mini-album "FEARLESS" Kim Garam was asked about her school violence issue for the first time.
However, leader Kim Chaewon drew the line and said:
"This is not appropriate to answer now because we are discussing with the company and responding according to the procedure."
Kim Garam added:
"Please understand that it is difficult to say something."
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Written by Eunice Dawson
