'Sincerity, humility, honesty:' Gunil's exit highlights JYP's strict idol character standard

Gunil's sudden departure from Xdinary Heroes follows a controversy sparked by remarks he allegedly made about fans. This abrupt termination forced the cancellation of significant upcoming events, drawing renewed focus on the personal conduct and professionalism standards set by JYP Entertainment founder Park Jin-young. On August 13, JYP Entertainment announced that Gunil could no longer participate in group activities, and his exclusive management contract had been terminated.

Although the agency did not disclose specific details, they had previously stated that they "deeply recognize the gravity of the situation regarding the recent issue involving Gunil." On August 12, allegations emerged in online forums, purportedly from Gunil's ex-girlfriend, who claimed the user had posted a voice recording containing profanity.

This led to a controversy over Gunil allegedly making derogatory comments about the group's core fan base. The combination of private life issues with a profanity-laced controversy and allegations of demeaning the fan base ultimately pushed Gunil to leave the group.