On March 8, a fan with the last name Shin (21)�revealed via Facebook that she was sexually harassed by indie band members and male fans. Several days later on March 12, Shin met with a�DongA Ilbo�reporter at a cafe in Seoul and gave details on her #MeToo case.�
According to Shin, an indie band member and male fans forcefully kissed and hug her at events, and some indie band members even suggested they have sexual intercourse. She stated,�"They threatened me, saying they won't allow me to come to performances and get rid of me�in the indie scene if I don't listen to them."
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Shin isn't the only fan coming forward with accusations against indie bands. On an online report titled 'Why I Don't Go to Indie Band Concerts', over 200 accusations against indie band members were shared.�
According to the report, indie band member 'A' dragged a fan into a narrow street and touched her private part, and stated, "We don't have to wear a condom because I have aspermia."
'B', an employee of an indie band agency, is also facing accusations. A fan claims the employee told her, "You have a big butt. I want to have sex every time I see you walk" and then sent her nude photos.�
Indie band member 'C' allegedly received a fan's phone number and texted, "I want to have sex with you but why won't you sleep with me?" Another indie band member 'D' invited a fan to his home and reportedly stated, "I've become addicted to sexual activities because�I was sexually assaulted when I was young."
Experts believe the indie culture, which permits a close relationship between fans and artists, have negatively been used and led to sexual harassment.
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