Recently, the girls have been swept in rumors that the girls were backed by a chaebol�(conglomerate). However, Chrome Entertainment�explained, "We heard the rumors, but they are definitely not the truth. We do not receive that kind of funding."

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They also responded to rumors that they had a political backing, and said, "That's shocking. Those rumors are unfounded."

Source: Osen via Nate