K-pop girl group AOA's ex member Mina says she suffered a decade of bullying from leader Jimin

AOA's leader Jimin leaves the group following allegations of abuse and bullying. Photo: Official Team AOA/Instagram

South Korean girl group AOA's leader Jimin, whose real name is Shin Ji-min, has left the group following explosive accusations of bullying and harassment from former member Mina.

According to Korean entertainment news portal Soompi, AOA's management FNC Entertainment said on Saturday (July 4) that Jimin, 29,"has decided to leave AOA and halt all of her activities in the entertainment industry".