TEMPEST’s Agency Releases Official Statement Regarding Hwarang’s Private Life

Feb 19, 2024

TEMPEST’s agency Yuehua Entertainment has released an official statement following rumors of member Hwarang surfacing online.

Previously, a clip of Hwarang during a video call fan sign was circulated online in which he answered a fan’s question about seeing him at a club. In his reply, Hwarang explained that he didn’t do anything bad and that he had went for the music.

On February 20, Yuehua Entertainment released the following official statement:

"Hello. This is Yuehua Entertainment.

We want to inform you regarding the private life of artist Hwarang that was circulated via social media.

We sincerely apologize for causing trouble to fans who were concerned due to our agency artist Hwarang’s actions.

The truth is different from the information circulated via social media, and Hwarang is deeply reflecting on visiting the relevant location. He has resolved to not repeat his actions, and the agency and artist Hwarang will take special care so that such actions are not repeated.

We once again apologize deeply for causing concern to fans and the TEMPEST members at this time ahead of the comeback."

Currently, TEMPEST is gearing up to make their comeback with “TEMPEST Voyage.” It was also recently confirmed that Hwarang will be a new host for “Show Champion” along with Xdinary Heroes’ Gaon and EPEX’s Keum Dong Hyun.

cr: Soompi