Ojokyang's Internal Conflict Escalates: 6 Members Expose Leader Ibuki & Manager Amidst SNS Account Lockout

The conflict within the 'Street Woman Fighter 3' winning crew, Osaka Ojokyang, has intensified as six members publicly exposed alleged misconduct by leader Ibuki and their manager, only to find themselves locked out of their official social media accounts.

Lu, Hana, Kyoka, Junna, Minami, and Uwa, the six members of Ojokyang, released a statement detailing their grievances. They claimed a lack of transparency and communication from their manager regarding tour contracts and schedules, which hindered proper negotiations with concert organizer Route59.

The situation took a turn when concert organizer Route59 announced Ibuki's absence from the Seoul show and subsequently the Busan show. Ibuki, in her own statement, accused the organizer of disregarding her rights as an artist and attempting to create discord among members. However, Route59 countered, citing communication issues with Ojokyang's manager and demands for unconventional contractual terms.

Initially, Ibuki agreed to participate after apologizing to the members and promising to dismiss the manager. Yet, she abruptly withdrew, citing health reasons and demanding a new contract with the manager. Route59 stated that Ibuki's conditions would invalidate prior agreements and were unacceptable to the other six members, who also expressed distress over the manager's opaque dealings.

Adding to the turmoil, rumors about a romantic relationship between Ibuki and the manager, and allegations of them attempting to embezzle performance fees through backdated contracts, have surfaced online. The six members' joint statement, posted online, was mysteriously deleted, and they later revealed that their access to the official Ojokyang account had been blocked, with password changes suggesting intentional obstruction by the manager. All eyes are now on whether Ibuki will issue a further statement to clarify the escalating situation.

Ojokyang rose to fame after winning Mnet's 'Street Woman Fighter 3', becoming a prominent dance crew.

Leader Ibuki has been a central figure in the group's activities and performances.

The ongoing dispute raises concerns about the future of the crew and the trust among its members.