K-pop boy band Omega X sues agency and ex-CEO over sexual abuse, violence

With tears falling throughout the conference, Omega X members call out for fundamental changes inside the entertainment industry and a proper system to aid people suffering from abuse of power at the hands of the companies. Photo: Handout

It was not just a one-time event that the former CEO of Spire Entertainment assaulted members of Omega X during the act's recent global tour. It was a yearlong nightmare of assault - both physical and verbal - and sexual harassment, the bandmates say, and they are now taking legal action against the ex-CEO and the agency.

Omega X on Wednesday afternoon held a press conference where the group announced the termination of its exclusive contract with Spire Entertainment. The 11 bandmates were represented by attorneys Noh Jong-eon and Seo Joo-yeon at the event that took place at the Seoul Bar Association building in Seocho-gu, Seoul.