Osaka's 'Street Woman Fighter 3' Winners O.G. GANG Settle into Internal Strife Over Leader Ibuki and Manager Dispute

Osaka's O.G. GANG, the triumphant team from Mnet's 'Street Woman Fighter 3' (SWF3), is embroiled in internal conflict concerning their leader Ibuki and managerial issues. What began as a performance no-show has escalated into a crisis of team trust and transparent financial settlements.

Having clinched the championship with their powerful performances in the SWF3 finale, which concluded in July, O.G. GANG was a fan favorite, celebrated for their unique stage presence and chemistry, particularly among the Osaka-based dancers. However, post-victory, disputes surfaced during the national tour, casting a shadow over their remarkable achievement.

During the 'The Real Stage' national tour in Seoul on August 6th and 7th, only six members of O.G. GANG appeared on stage, excluding leader Ibuki. The members tearfully apologized to their fans, while the production company, Root59, announced that Ibuki had reneged on an agreement and pulled out. Ibuki, however, took to her personal social media that same night, alleging that she was forced into an unfavorable contract without artistic say, accusing the production company of abuse of power.

The production company refuted these claims, stating that O.G. GANG's manager obstructed the contract negotiations by demanding terms not shared with the members, preventing the explicit detailing of performance fees. Subsequently, on August 9th, six members—Ruu, Hana, Kyoka, Junna, Minami, and Yuuwa—posted on the team's official account, explaining that O.G. GANG was formed as a seven-member team centered around leader Ibuki for SWF3. They revealed that after deciding on a team manager, who is also Ibuki's long-time personal manager, numerous issues arose regarding unreceived or unclearly processed payments. Despite the payment deadlines passing, wages were not disbursed, and even the legitimate amounts were not presented, with the members' inquiries going unanswered.

They further exposed that numerous work opportunities, both during and after filming, were funneled solely to the manager without prior notification to the members. Ibuki had reportedly apologized to the other six members and promised to dismiss the manager, a promise that was not kept. This statement was swiftly deleted, with the six members subsequently claiming they were locked out of the official O.G. GANG account, raising suspicions that the manager intentionally removed the post. Rumors about a personal relationship between Ibuki and the manager and demands for side contracts to embezzle performance fees are circulating online, though unconfirmed.

Ultimately, the conflict within O.G. GANG has transcended a simple performance no-show, evolving into issues of team management, financial transparency, and inter-member trust. All eyes are now on whether Ibuki will offer further explanations or if the team can resolve their internal disputes.

Ibuki, the leader of O.G. GANG, is a highly respected choreographer known for her strong stage presence and leadership. She has been a driving force behind the team's unique performance style. Her role in the current conflict has brought her leadership under intense scrutiny from fans and the media.