'Inappropriate Behavior' Kim Geon-woo Sues Wakeone... Conflict Over Return to Team

Lawsuit filed to confirm validity and status of exclusive contract for team returnInappropriate behavior towards staff at the beginning of debut... Activity suspended for 6 monthsKim Geon-woo, a member of the group ALPHA DRIVE ONE, has filed a lawsuit against his agency Wakeone, seeking to return to the team while his activities remain suspended due to inappropriate behavior at the beginning of his debut. /Wakeone[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Saet-byul] Kim Geon-woo of the group ALPHA DRIVE ONE, who suspended his activities due to inappropriate behavior, has filed a lawsuit against his agency with the intention of returning to the team.According to the entertainment industry on the 25th, Kim Geon-woo recently filed a lawsuit against his agency Wakeone seeking confirmation of the validity and status of his exclusive contract. It is reported that he consistently hoped to return to the team after suspending his activities, but took legal action when the desired measures were not taken.In response, a Wakeone official told on the same day, "We ask for your understanding that it is difficult to provide specific details as this is a matter currently undergoing legal proceedings."Kim Geon-woo was selected as a member of ALPHA DRIVE ONE through Mnet's audition program 'Boys Planet 2' and debuted in January. However, in April, he was embroiled in controversy after it was revealed that he expressed dissatisfaction with inappropriate language during content filming before his debut.At the time, it was reported that he made the remarks without realizing his microphone was on, but this only fanned the flames of controversy. The agency acknowledged and officially apologized, stating, "It was not a criticism directed at a specific person, but a self-talk," and added, "It was inappropriate language in any case. We deeply apologize to the on-site staff who felt discomfort due to this."Following this, Kim Geon-woo eventually suspended his activities indefinitely. The agency explained, "After discussion, Kim Geon-woo decided to take time for self-reflection." Since then, ALPHA DRIVE ONE has continued their activities as a seven-member group, excluding Kim Geon-woo.Attention is focused on the future of Kim Geon-woo and his agency, as Kim Geon-woo, who filed a lawsuit against his agency six months after suspending his activities, is seeking to resume team activities.sstar1204@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]