MADEIN Group Exodus: Sexual Assault Allegations Against CEO Precipitate Member Departures

A major line-up change for the girl group MADEIN has been seemingly confirmed, with the group losing nearly half its members in a single year. The departures are directly linked to serious allegations against the group's management. In 2024, it was alleged that former member Gaeun was sexually assaulted by the company's CEO. According to reports, when Gaeun attempted to leave the group, the CEO allegedly propositioned her to be his "one-day girlfriend" and engaged in forcible touching and other inappropriate physical contact. This incident appears to be a catalyst for the wider exodus from the group, indicating a toxic and potentially abusive management environment at 143 Entertainment. The scale of the member turnover—nearly half the group in one year—suggests systemic issues within the company that extend beyond a single alleged victim. The update confirms the ongoing fallout from the initial allegations, painting a picture of an entertainment company where power is allegedly abused, leading to the destabilization of its artist roster.