It's best to read the novel from the start. The novel runs differently than the manhwa.
Check novel updates for spoilers.
According to the spoilers there, Ian wasn't put on hiatus and isn't involved in a scandal for inappropriate behavior. His Zbrand's endorsement wasn't also taken from him by AWY's former member, but was given to Saeon instead because the reporter set him up with the sponsors instead.
What the hell lol hahaha might as well start at the beginning hoooo what is the problem of this adaptation that literally goes in a different path from the original, the novel honestly that is just stupid as fuck
Heeelp i will just read the novel instead! What part/chapter of the nobel is this arc?