{
  "id": 844165,
  "title": "Gunil leaves Xdinary Heroes after leaked audio controversy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/gunil-leaves-xdinary-heroes-after-leaked-audio-controversy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T06:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260814/gunil-leaves-xdinary-heroes-after-leaked-audio-controversy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Xdinary Heroes leader Gunil has departed the band following a leaked audio controversy. In response to allegations, JYP Entertainment terminated his exclusive contract, and confirmed the remaining members would continue as a five-piece group. Gunil issued an apology in a statement on a fan forum, clarifying his remarks were directed at individuals accused of harassment and invasion of privacy, not genuine fans. Despite his desire to stay and preserve the six-member lineup, Gunil accepted JYP's decision to conclude the contract mutually after thorough discussions acknowledging the gravity of the situation. The departure is attributed to claims made by an online post purportedly from his ex-girlfriend, posting an audio recording that allegedly substantiates her accusations. Gunil confirmed the user was someone he briefly dated through mutual acquaintance, and admitted the voice on the recording was his.",
  "summary": "Gunil has left Xdinary Heroes after acknowledging he made inappropriate remarks about fans in a leaked recording. JYP Entertainment terminated his exclusive contract and announced the band will continue as a five-member group. In a statement posted Thursday on a fan community platform, the former leader and drummer apologized for the controversy. However, he emphasized his remarks were directed…",
  "key_points": [
    "Gunil leaves Xdinary Heroes due to leaked audio controversy",
    "JYP Entertainment cancels Gunil's exclusive contract",
    "Gunil apologizes, clarifying remarks were about harassment accusations"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Gunil leaves Xdinary Heroes after leaked audio controversy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/gunil-leaves-xdinary-heroes-after-leaked-audio-controversy-845104",
        "published": "2026-08-14T06:52:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}