Kim Garam
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Kim Garam | |
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김가람 | |
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| Born | November 16, 2005 Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea |
| Education | SOPA |
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| Genres | K-pop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
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Kim Garam (Korean: 김가람; born November 16, 2005), mononymously known as Garam, is a South Korean singer, actress, and former member of the girl group Le Sserafim under Source Music
Early life and education
Kim Garam was born in Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, She currently attends SOPA to become an actress. At first, she wanted to become an actress but later decided to pursue a singing career.[1]
Career
Pre-debut
She auditioned for Source Music in 2018 but was declined. She applied again in 2020 and was accepted.[2]
Kim Garam was revealed as the second member of Le Sserafim on April 5, 2022[3]
April-August 2022: Debut&Departure
Kim Garam debuted in Lesserafim alongside the other members on May 2, 2022. Their debut was the EP FEARLESS with the title track FEARLESS.[4]
Before she debuted, bullying allegations started to surface. These allegations were made by former classmates of Kim Garam, accusing her of bullying and being violent. HYBE denied these allegations on May 16, a forged official document of a school violence committee meeting was released.[5]
On May 19, the alleged victim took legal action and stated they had to transfer schools due to Garam's bullying. She alleged that she had to drop out of school due to anxiety and suicide thoughts. They released a statement saying that if HYBE has no plans on issuing an apology, they will publish more documents.[6]
On May 20, source music disclosed that Garam will be taking a hiatus from group activities because of the bullying accusations and that Le Sserafim will be promoting as a 5-member group until further notice.[7]
Garam was then kicked out of the group on July 20, 2022. She was active for a total of 18 days and in the group for about 2 months.[8]
On August 10th, Garam made her first public appearance since May and released her statement through a friend's Instagram account.[9]
"Hello, I'm Kim Garam. Firstly, I want to say sorry. It's too late, but I haven't had the chance to tell you my position. Since I worked hard for my dream, it's true that I was honestly afraid that my past actions would ruin it. But as the days went by, a lot of the criticism against me got scarier, and I honestly wanted to convey my position if I had the chance.
1. i never hit anyone or used violence.
2 i've never been forced to transfer.
3. i've never drunk or smoked.
4. i've never bullied or ordered anyone around
5. i was just a normal student
The school violence committee incident took place between March and May of middle school when "yoo eun seo" gossiped about me and my friends and uploaded a picture of my friend wearing her underwear. I argued with "yoo eun seo" because I thought I was helping the victim, and whilst doing so, I started swearing."[10]
2023: SOPA
Leaks showing Kim Garam attending SOPA have been published. She is studying to become an actress.[11]
Discography
References
- ↑ "Former LE SSERAFIM Kim Garam's current whereabouts after school violence controversy". 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ↑ "LE SSERAFIM's Garam Failed SOURCE MUSIC's Audition The First Time—Here's What Happened Next". Koreaboo. 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ↑ LE SSERAFIM "KIM GARAM", retrieved 2023-09-05
- ↑ Answers, K.-Pop (2023-05-15). "When Did Le Sserafim Debut?". K-Pop Answers. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ↑ "Kim Garam's alleged bullying victim shows shocking evidence as HYBE responds to claims". HITC. 2022-05-19. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ↑ "Kim Garam Shares The Full Report From The School Violence Committee". Koreaboo. 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ↑ Blistein, Jon (2022-07-20). "K-Pop Group Le Sserafim Drops Member Kim Ga-ram After Bullying Allegations". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ↑ Guy, Zoe (2022-08-11). "The Bullying Allegations at the Center of HYBE's Next Big K-Pop Group, Explained". Vulture. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ↑ "HYBE Releases Detailed Statement Regarding LE SSERAFIM's Kim Garam's School Violence Allegations + Kim Garam To Temporarily Halt Activities". Soompi. 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ↑ "Source Music releases full statement regarding LE SSERAFIM member Kim Garam's involvement with the School Violence Countermeasures Committee; Kim Garam to take temporary hiatus". allkpop. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ↑ "Recently Shared Photos Show Former LE SSERAFIM's Kim Garam Leading An Ordinary Life". Koreaboo. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
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