Lee Soo-man's Girl Group A2O's I-Jjing: A Full Summary of the Controversy, From Parents' Unpaid Wages to Mother's Apology!

I have summarized everything at once, including the allegations of unpaid wages by the parents of A2O Light member Ai Jing, Lee Soo-man, the content of her mother's Weibo apology, the victim's claims, and the remaining issues.

You see this a lot when you visit K-pop communities these days, right? 😳

Producer Lee Soo-man's new release Aijing, the youngest member of girl group A2O LITE, became a hot topic as the 'Chinese BoA' immediately after her debut. It became.

The atmosphere changed drastically in just one day as allegations of unpaid wages involving the parents broke out. 😭

at last Mother personally posts apology on Weibo I've already uploaded that much, so let me explain what happened step-by-step from the beginning!

1. Who is Ai Jing? The youngest member of A2O Light who rose to fame as the 'Chinese BoA' ✨

이수만 걸그룹 A2O 아이찡, 부모 임금 체불 의혹에 어머니 사과까지 논란 총정리!

First, let's go over what kind of member Aicheng is.

Born: 2013, 13 years old this year

Nationality: China

Position: A2O LITE Maknae and Main Dancer

Affiliation: A2O Entertainment (founded by Lee Soo-man)

A2O LITE is a new K-pop girl group introduced by Producer Lee Soo-man after the end of his non-compete agreement period. are you.

On October 12th, we held a joint showcase with boy group A2O SOUL at KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 in Goyang, and on the 13th, we released our debut single 'NEON' 🎶

In particular, it is said that as soon as Aijing appeared on stage, she completely stole the spotlight with her dance skills and visuals that reminded people of BoA's early debut days.

So, she immediately got the nickname 'Chinese BoA' 🔥

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2. Allegations of unpaid wages erupt just one day after debut 😱

However, the atmosphere changed immediately after the release of the debut song.

Controversy began as former employees of an education company in Beijing, China, revealed that they have not been receiving their salaries properly since 2024. It's done.

This company is known to be the place where Aijjing's parents were involved in the operation.

Mother: Legal representative of the company

Father: Audit the company in question

It leaves an even bitter taste when you look at the revelations from former employees.

They even reached an agreement to receive the overdue wages in installments through labor arbitration, but they say payments were made only for the first three months and then stopped again.

3. Summary of the Victim's Claims Spreading Online 📝

Related details were quickly shared in domestic communities as well, presented as claims made by the victims.

Please keep in mind that this is still in the 'claim' stage and has not been confirmed!

Operating multiple branches of an integrated tutoring academy in Beijing that covers students from kindergarten to elementary, middle, and high school.

Claim that wage arrears for instructors began after China's private education regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Claim that after receiving tuition fees from parents on a monthly to yearly basis, all branches closed down and refunds were not issued.

Claim that the amount of damages is approximately 689 million KRW and that enforcement proceedings are underway.

4. Mother's Weibo Apology, the Key Points 💬

As the controversy grew Ai Jing's mother posted a statement on Weibo on the 14th I uploaded it.

To summarize the content, it is like this.

I used to run an education business, but as management deteriorated rapidly, a debt dispute arose.

He acknowledges that he is responsible for his own fault in failing to pay on time, regardless of the circumstances.

Explained that the resolution was delayed longer than expected due to a combination of the company crisis and changes in the industry environment.

We are currently contacting the parties involved one by one to discuss solutions.

Promising to 'take full responsibility' until all problems are resolved

There were also reactions that viewed it positively because it took the approach of admitting fault first rather than making excuses.

5. The reason I drew a line: "My daughter is unrelated" 🙏

This is the part that was emphasized the most in the apology.

Mother made it clear that the parents must take responsibility for this matter and resolve it, and that Aijing has absolutely no connection to past business or disputes.

It reflects my hope that the blame won't fall on my daughter, who is still only 13 years old 😢

In fact, since Aicheng is a minor unrelated to the company's operations, there are many opinions that it is excessive to hold the member herself responsible.

In the end, I think the most important thing is whether actual repayment is made, rather than just words.

I hope the victims receive proper compensation as soon as possible, and that everything is resolved well so that Aijjing can focus solely on her stage ✨

💡 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q. When did the controversy regarding unpaid wages for Aijing's parents begin?

A. Immediately after A2O LITE released their debut single 'NEON' on October 13, the issue arose due to revelations by former employees of a Beijing education company. The employees claimed that they had not been properly paid their wages since 2024.

Q. Did Aijing's mother admit to the charges?

A. Yes, in a statement on Weibo on the 14th, he admitted that the failure to pay on time was his fault and stated that he would consult with the parties involved and take full responsibility to the end.

Q. Is the damage amount of 689 million won a confirmed figure?

A. This is the amount known based on claims made by the victim's side that have spread online. It is not an officially confirmed figure, so it is best to wait for further reports.

Q. Is Aijing herself involved in this matter?

A. The mother emphasized that Aijing had absolutely no connection to the past business or disputes. It is known that the mother is the legal representative of the company, and the father is the auditor.

Q. Has the agency released an official statement?

A. Based on reports released so far, no separate official statement from A2O Entertainment has been confirmed.