Ibuki Manager Swoopa3 Contract Controversy Malicious Rumor, Fight for Ojo Gang Members (Full Story)
Sep 10, 2025
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On the 10th, Mr. A wrote on the official account of Ojoguang "It is not true that he did not deliver the tour-related schedule to the members. The concert organizer, Root59, insisted that I was being picky during the negotiations, but the truth was to protect the team. I strongly insisted that the members not participate in rehearsals, recording, and practice for a long time at no cost, but it was completely ignored. At that time, Root 59 approached the members individually and made a separate contract with incorrect information."
Then "I never hid the prize money and the performance fee. The remittance amount from Korea did not match the invoice and there was no required tax certificate attached. The claim that the Ojo Gang activity was prevented is also a reversal of truth. When some officials of the program tried to prevent the members from doing outside activities, they fought so that the members could continue their activities until the end."
In particular, on the controversy over Ibuki, "Ibuki always put the team's interests first. None of the malicious allegations against him are true. The claim that Ibuki was involved in negotiations with tour teams is not true at all. I also asked Root 59 for a peaceful resolution this morning, but he said there was no point talking about it, adding that at this point Ibuki was no longer needed for the tour."
However, Mr. A's writing is currently deleted. At the same time, six members of the Ojo Gang failed to keep Ibuki's promise to dismiss the troubled managerThe statement saying " was also deleted.
Meanwhile, Ibuki was controversial for missing the 'Supa 3' tour. Ibuki was forced to enter into an unfair contract by the organizerThe organizer Root 58 insisted that 'Ibuki and the manager asked for a behind-the-scenes contract, such as not writing the members' performance fees in the contract, and when they refused to accept it, they notified them of their absence for health reasons.
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In connection with a number of recent speculations, I would like to clarify some serious suspicions.
We hope that the current situation will be resolved as soon as possible, but we can never turn a blind eye to the problems of corruption and unfair behavior.
I was always grateful to the members and fans, working with passion in hopes that Ojo Gang would do well. I can't watch the achievements and footsteps we have made together collapse with groundless words and misinformation, so I'm saying this through the statement.
1. About the schedule
There is a claim that I did not deliver the schedule to the members regarding the tour. This is not true.
Even before the recording of "Street Woman Fighter 3" began, I was told that the tour would take place between September and December, and I asked the members to leave the period empty. After that, I asked Route59, the organizer of the concert, several times for an official schedule, but Route59 did not reply to my message shortly after I said I would send an updated contract after August 15. I've tried contacting them many times, but they just read and didn't respond to anything.
The concert organizer Route59 claims that I acted "hardly" during the negotiations, but it was actually to protect the team. I strongly insisted that the members do not participate in rehearsals, recording, and practice for a long time at no cost. Looking at the long time at the time of the recording of "Swoopa 3", I wanted to protect all members to be compensated fairly. The rumor that the remuneration amount was missing in the contract is not true at all.
After August 15, I tried to get answers from other managers, fans, Mnet, and even people inside the concert organizer Route59, but I was completely ignored. It wasn't until August 29 that Route59 approached the members individually, even though they knew they were in a contract with us, and persuaded the members to sign a separate contract by causing misunderstanding and misinformation. It was already too late to tell the members the truth.
2. Payment related
There were also various suspicions about the payment. I've never hidden my prize money and performance fees.
The remittance amount from Korea did not match the invoice, and there was no required tax certificate attached. This caused a huge delay, and we had to coordinate with the organizers for a long time to ensure that the amount was paid correctly. It was on August 28th that I received the final tax certificate.
This process is distorted as if I didn't pay the members or embezzled them, but this is simply not true. My first priority has always been to ensure the accuracy and fairness of all payments.
3. Role as Ojo Gang Manager
There are also claims that I blocked Oh Jo-gang's activities. But the truth is the opposite.
When some officials tried to block the members from doing outside activities during the program, I fought so that they could continue their activities until the end. Those who joined me at the time can prove that I stayed up multiple nights to protect the members, continued constant negotiations and persuasion.
4. Role of Ibuki
There is a lot of misinformation around Ibuki right now. I want to be clear. It's Ibuki who has been doing his best from the beginning to date for Ojo Gang.
She has always put her team's interests first, and all malicious claims against her are untrue.
Ibuki participated in the tournament with great personal difficulties of injury and took the stage sacrificing his health for the team. I'm sure everyone who watched the show fully felt her dedication and character. Also, the claim that Ibuki was involved in negotiations with tour teams is simply not true.
From the beginning, I have fought every day hoping only for the success of Ojo Gang. Most unfortunately, the members believed only Route59's claim and did not talk to me directly. All the issues were detailed in emails and messages exchanged for months, and they were sufficiently solvable if there was only a conversation. However, it is still a great regret that I have not even had the opportunity to discuss this with the members directly, but I am still hoping to have a conversation with the members.
Again this morning, I asked Route59 for a peaceful resolution for the team and the fans. However, Route59 is meaningless to talk about"With the answer, Ibuki said he no longer needs the tour at this point. It was even more disappointing, especially after Ibuki said in a statement yesterday that he apparently wanted a solution.
Nevertheless, I still hope that this situation can be resolved in a fair and respectful way. My top priority is always transparency and fairness. We ask for your unwavering support and support for Ojo Gang.
Thank you.
silk781220@sportschosun.com
