Kim Ga-ram is debuting as an actor? The full story of school violence, former member of Le Seraphim, withdrawal, Ha Seok-jin

Former Le Seraphim member Kim Ga-ram is preparing for a new start as an actor.

 

It has been about four years since he suspended his activities and left the team following a school violence controversy immediately after his debut in 2022. As he stands before the public again as actor Kim Garam rather than an idol, the full story of his past school violence controversy is being re-examined along with the news of his exclusive contract with Management Goo.

 

 

1. Kim Ga-ram signs exclusive contract with Ha Seok-jin's agency

Kim Ga-ram signed an exclusive contract with Management Goo in June 2026.

 

 

Management Goo is a management agency specializing in actors, home to Lee Yo-won, Ha Seok-jin, Yoo In-soo, and Seo Ji-hoon. The agency explained that it had consistently monitored Kim Ga-ram's personal YouTube activities and was deeply impressed by his potential for growth as an actor and his diligent attitude. This contract is being interpreted as a signal that Kim Ga-ram is making a full-fledged return to the entertainment industry.

 

However, specific works or drama debuts have not been officially announced to date.

 

To be precise, rather than viewing this as the "release of an acting debut," it is more accurate to consider it the stage of signing an exclusive contract for acting activities. Kim Ga-ram is known to be currently enrolled in the Department of Media Acting at Konkuk University and has been sharing his acting practice and daily academic life on YouTube.

 

 

2. What happened from Le Seraphim's debut to their withdrawal?

 

Kim Ga-ram debuted as a member of Le Seraphim in May 2022. As a rookie girl group introduced by Source Music, a subsidiary of HYBE, she received significant attention even before her debut, but immediately after, she stood at the center of controversy when allegations of past school violence were raised.

 

A photo of a document related to the School Violence Countermeasures Committee containing Kim Ga-ram's name spread online, and the controversy escalated as the side claiming to be a victim also emerged. At the time, HYBE and Source Music initially stated that the allegations surrounding Kim Ga-ram were maliciously edited. However, public opinion did not easily subside, and Kim Ga-ram suspended her activities.

 

Ultimately, in July 2022, HYBE and Source Music announced the termination of Kim Garam's exclusive contract, and Le Seraphim continued their activities as a five-member group. Kim Garam's activities with Le Seraphim concluded in a very short period immediately after their debut.

 

 

3. The Full Story of Kim Ga-ram's School Violence Controversy: How Did the Positions of Both Sides Differ?

The controversy surrounding Kim Ga-ram's school violence was not a matter that ended with a single exposé, but rather an incident where the positions of the alleged victim and the agency diverged significantly.

 

 

The alleged victim's side claimed through their legal representatives that Kim Ga-ram received a Class 5 disciplinary action from the School Violence Prevention and Response Committee, and countered that the previous stances of HYBE and Source Music had caused secondary victimization. During this process, the controversy intensified as the possibility of disclosing the School Violence Prevention Committee's result notification, case summary, and messages was mentioned.

 

 

On the other hand, according to a classmate's testimony, the person claiming to be a victim at the time took a photo of Kim Ga-ram's friend while she was undressing without permission and uploaded it to social media, and it was revealed that abusive language was exchanged during the process of Kim Ga-ram and her friends protesting.

 

In other words, Kim Ga-ram's side maintained that it was "an incident that occurred while confronting a friend on their behalf," while the alleged victim countered that they had been subjected to "group abuse." As such, the case remains a complex dispute over the truth, difficult to resolve based on the claims of only one side.

 

 

4. What did Kim Ga-ram personally say in his explanation?

 

After leaving Le Seraphim, Kim Ga-ram posted a lengthy statement on an acquaintance's social media in August 2022. He claimed that he had never hit or committed violence against anyone, had never been forced to transfer schools, and had never drunk alcohol or smoked cigarettes. He also stated that he had never bullied or ostracized anyone, revealing that he was an ordinary student.

 

However, regarding the incident at the time, he explained that he admitted to arguing with the other party while protesting about a friend's photo issue and using profanity in the process. He reflected that at the time, he did not deeply recognize the difference between the majority and the minority, and that there were clumsy actions and mistakes.

 

Ultimately, Kim Ga-ram’s stance was closer to the position that “it was not violence or bullying, but there were parts where I protested in the wrong way.” However, public reaction remained divided, and the label of school violence controversy continued to follow her thereafter.

 

 

5. Actor Kim Ga-ram, Why Is Public Reaction Divided?

Reactions to the news of Kim Ga-ram's transition to acting are sharply divided.

 

 

Some view it as a chance to get another opportunity as an actor after taking a long hiatus following a major controversy at a young age. The fact that he shared his acting practice and college life on YouTube is also generally accepted as part of his preparation to become an actor.

 

On the other hand, there are still many people who remember the school violence controversy of 2022. In particular, because the issue of school violence is a sensitive matter directly linked to a celebrity's image, it does not easily disappear simply because time has passed.

 

For Kim Ga-ram to establish himself as an actor, he must overcome the negative perception surrounding past controversies and ultimately persuade the public through his work and acting. While this exclusive contract is an opportunity for a fresh start, it has also served as a catalyst for past controversies to be put to the test once again.

 

 

 

 

FAQ

Q. Is Kim Ga-ram debuting as an actor?

A. I have signed an exclusive contract with Management Goo and am preparing for my acting career. However, my specific debut project has not yet been disclosed.

 

Q. Who is affiliated with Management Gu?

A. Lee Yo-won, Ha Seok-jin, Yoo In-soo, Seo Ji-hoon, and others are affiliated with the agency.

 

Q. Why did Kim Garam leave Le Seraphim?

A. A school violence controversy escalated immediately after debut, and I left the team in July 2022 following the termination of my exclusive contract.

 

Q. Has the school violence controversy involving Kim Ga-ram been confirmed as true?

A. Although the School Violence Committee's Disciplinary Action No. 5 became a point of contention, the positions of the alleged victim and Kim Ga-ram and her agency regarding the circumstances of the incident diverged.

 

Q. What did Kim Ga-ram personally say to clarify the situation?

A. He denied the allegations of violence, bullying, forced transfer, and drinking and smoking, and explained that profanity was used during the process of protesting over a friend's photo.

 

 

 

 

 

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