‘Show Me The Money’ Contestant Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Underage Fan, Deletes Social Media Accounts — Previously Harassed LE SSERAFIM And ITZY’s Ryujin

Owen Ovadoz is facing controversy after being accused of sexual assault by a netizen.

The alleged assault reportedly happened at a hotel after Owen sent the accuser a hotel address and booked a taxi. The accuser claims Owen joined them in the taxi and subjected them to unwanted physical contact despite repeated refusal. The accuser says the incident happened when they were a minor and led to severe psychological harm.

The accuser shared their story on X (formerly Twitter), explaining they waited overnight at a club performance venue to see Owen. They say Owen insisted they take the taxi, which they thought was going home, but he got in and brought them to a hotel instead. Inside, the accuser claims Owen touched them inappropriately multiple times, even after they expressed discomfort and tried to avoid him. Friends eventually helped the accuser escape and called the police.

“First of all, since what happened with Owen, I’ve suffered severe psychological harm and have been continuously undergoing medication and psychological treatment. Even today, things were so overwhelming that I tried to die by suicide, and then my emotions suddenly burst out, leading me to write this. I’m sorry if this is disorganized. At the time the incident occurred, I was a minor. I waited overnight at a club performance venue in Gangwon Province to see Owen. Owen told me several times to go home, and I said I would take the first train back. However, after that, I suddenly received a DM from Owen with a hotel address. At first, I thought he felt sorry that I had nowhere to go and was just trying to let me stay the night, so I declined. But afterward, Owen sent me a screenshot showing that he had personally called a taxi. I repeatedly told him that I was really okay and didn’t need to go, but he said he had already called it, so I should just get in. Up until that point, I thought we were going to my home. Then, suddenly, Owen himself got into the taxi, and I ultimately ended up going to the hotel with him. Inside, I was subjected to unwanted physical contact multiple times. Even though I clearly expressed my refusal—telling him to stop and trying to avoid him—the attempts at contact continued repeatedly. Because I had stopped responding to my friends at this point, they reported it, and I was finally able to get out. I believe that what I experienced happened entirely against my will. The reason I am making this public is not because of personal emotions, nor is it to attack a specific individual. It is because I sincerely hope that no one else has to experience what I did. I’ve loved music for a long time, and as a fan, the thought that someone else might go through the same thing—and that my silence could be part of the reason—terrifies me. That’s why I’m no longer hiding it and am recording only the facts, within what’s necessary, for the public good. This is not written for retaliation, nor to destroy someone. It is written solely to raise awareness so similar situations do not happen again, and to help create an environment where victims do not have to remain silent. Thank you for reading.”
— OP

The accuser also posted screenshots of conversations between them and Owen. These show Owen questioning why police were called.

Owen Ovadoz | Naver

The accuser added further details in a follow-up post, explaining the sexual harassment intensified inside the hotel and included kissing and biting the neck. They also said Owen apologized after initially being confronted.

“I want to clarify this because some people are saying it was my fault for entering the hotel in the first place. From the hotel lobby onward, there was uncomfortable physical contact, including kissing and biting my neck. Even then, I repeatedly told him that I was uncomfortable and that I was a minor. Owen apologized and said he would not do it again, telling me to stay only until the first train came. However, once we went inside, the sexual harassment became much more severe. If it had not been for my friends, I do not think I would have been able to get out. Please, I ask you to think carefully about this.”
— OP

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Owen has deleted his Instagram since the accusations surfaced. No official statement or response has been issued.

Owen Ovadoz is known for appearing on Show Me The Money seasons 3 and 4. He has a history of controversy, including making sexual comments about ITZY’s Ryujin and seeming threats against LE SSERAFIM.