In 2011, the Korea Creative Content Agency, a support center for artists, and in 2017, the Korea Fair Trade Commission, the industry to end slave contracts. Thus, even as fans cry abuse when they spot what they label abuse, it rarely leads to any real consequences for the alleged abusers. Idols are plagued by demands of nonexistent, unattainable attitudes of perfection. gads_event = event; Sulli . Slave contracts allowed managers to control idols' daily lives, including their diets, love lives, friendships, use of phones and social media and much more. fans. Instead, after getting rid of the clause, fan groups asserted their own power. over your own needs, but no fan has the right to dictate the lives of idols or pressure them into making certain choices. The aggrieved party has recognized that this situation could have been caused by his being drunk, and has therefore agreed that it was all a misunderstanding. However, the CEO did some shocking actions to her throughout the night. It all started with one accusation by a netizen who posted that she had had a homosexual relationship with the idol and claimed that Jisoo had sexually harassed her. In addition, the CEO that caused the unfortunate incidents on tour has resigned from the company voluntarily. Many idols have also fainted during concerts, only to be carried off stage by managers who expect them to resume the same intensity of activities after recovering. 11.3% of youth aged 15 to 29 in South Korea are unemployed. This is not just defending kpop, they are human that don't deserve this kind of mistreatment.#PROTECTOMEGAX pic.twitter.com/RhGWo55Vh3, kai #PROTECTOMEGAX (@likebinarystar) November 11, 2022. The mid-December suicide of Kim Jong-hyun, lead singer of popular and influential group SHINee, has drawn more attention to the struggles of life in the spotlight. Tzuyu, and I did not recognize the seriousness of this situation. Additionally, the contracts required trainees to pay back the cost of their training and living experiences during the period, meaning most would debut with a debt. Kang Seong Hee: Im saying no one will test for COVID-19 starting now. Member B: That means we have to deceive them. In particular, abolishing the no dating clause should have allowed idols to regain some semblance of control. In addition, we will do all that is in our power to prevent the members of OMEGA X from experiencing such unfortunate matters again and to create a better environment for them to focus on their activities as an artist as we continue to converse with the members. 13 February 2020. Your email address will not be published. But apart from physical actions, K-pop idols are also subject to the pressure of cyberbullying. When fans believe the group's management isn't doing enough, they take it upon themselves to contact networks and get their idols on the most popular shows, such as in the case of GOT7. Park. Leader Lee Seokcheol burst out crying when talking about the case Idols being abused by managers Newly debuted idols often say that they are abused by their own managers. Answer (1 of 2): I believe bad things like this did happen. ADVERTISEMENT However, they reported the distorted truth on the internet again with the purpose of slandering Jisoo. He said, I have no intention of signing you with this agency. Often because the possibility of becoming an idol is better than the alternative: chronic unemployment. pg.acq.push(function() { She posted various pieces of evidence including videos of her speaking with Baekho and Kakao Talk conversations. }); The epidemic of sexual assault within it extends far beyond the scope of this article. Because I didnt know how to face the current situation, I have been afraid to face everyone directly, so Im only speaking out now. He told me, I see you as a woman. Park, also issued his own apology for the controversy. PLEASE RT!J-FLO entertainment is mistreating Newkidd, and now members are hospitalized as a probable result. Lee was also seen verbally and physically assaulting Infinite members on an Instagram live from member Nam Woohyun, something he later apologized for. The infatuation, these fans down extreme paths. [2] On a typical day, they, . A company has a lot of influence on the career of an idol, so it can be quite frustrating to fans when an idol gets mistreated by their company. Lee Seokcheol also revealed that the members would get assaulted for various reasons, such as making mistakes during practice. According to So Hee, the companys CEO used to have inappropriate actions towards her since she was a high school student. Good luck. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ EXO. Idols are forced to endure slave contracts, relinquishing all aspects of their lives to company control. Seungri, one of the most famous singers of his time for having been part of the group big Bang, was sentenced in August to three years behind bars for an investigation that began years ago. Onew did not, however, leave the group. let gads_event; }); Deja Ferguson, who got into BTS in 2015, says she has regularly received anonymous abuse from other fans. Former K-pop stars, such as Han Geng of Super Junior and EXOs Lu Han and Kris Wu, have. Leading up to Sullis suicide, she was harassed withrepeated messages about her dating life and her support of the no-bra movement. In a recent controversy, Irene from Red Velvet was criticized for reading a best-selling feminist novel 'Kim Ji Young, Born 1982' by Cho Nam Joo. The case was handed to the prosecution and, after a few months of silence, Onew issued his own apology for all the pain he had caused his fans. Simply being called an idol signifies an unspoken burden of perfection. All trainees are constantly monitored, and their 24-hour days are. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ According to reports made by Korean news source Sports Chosun, Lee Min Ki visited a club while he was performing his mandatory military service and met a woman. This situation was a case of severe abuse where the dreams of young men were taken advantage of and used as pawns by superiors who used . To maintain slim body figures, idols are, to restrictive diets and intense exercise regimen. All trainees are constantly monitored, and their 24-hour days are divided between exercising, practicing or sleeping before beginning their routine again. This largely stems from the hierarchical system wherein speaking out is seen as disrespectful towards one's superiors, a form of 'biting the hand that feeds you', as it were. According to So Young, this person also has many other rude actions towards her. Trainees are sorted into groups based on talent and physical attractiveness, and they practice for weekly showcases anyone who cannot keep up could be dropped. At the same time, I feel regretful. She continued to say that everything she said in her statement is still true. Police officer (on victims statement). Now,SBS News has reported that also, the members were inappropriately touched against their will at both a company-mandated drinking party and at the airport. Onew will sincerely participate in the remaining investigations. In one instance, some fan groups, to boycott Super Junior if one of itsmembers, Lee Sungmin, was included in a comeback tour, citing residual anger from his marriage. In 2014, a sasaeng fan. About 11.3% of youth aged 15 to 29 in South Korea are unemployed. She also loves playing guitar and piano, cooking and swimming. Starting in mid-September, the members had to pull off a difficult tour schedule, which included 16 cities in 4 countries, such as the United States and Chile. While the allegations were already serious enough, the supposed victims boyfriend submitted her underwear and clothes to the police as evidence. They are human beings. Why this becomes an issue is because social media presence is hardly an indicator of an idol's well-being. In June of 2017, an anonymous online community member claimed that NUEST Ws Baekho sexually assaulted her in 2009. Korean TV shows are full of jokes and laughter, however many of them tend to surprise idols who come as guests, so sometimes what seems like an innocent joke becomes a big problem. Under the pressure from fans, Big Hit had to change BTS' manager. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), CEOKang Seong Hee: What have you guys done for me? 13 misuse of power (police officials) 14 sexual assault or rape. Han claimed that SM Entertainment's refusal to give him a day off in over two years caused him to develop gastritis and kidney disease. and practice together, only leaving the building to attend school. their trainees to undergo plastic surgery; some idols will even, so beforehand, knowing their physical appearance is just as crucial, if not more so, than their talent. While Kim Jong Kook has never spoken about this, there is a rumor that Kim Jong Kook was physically and mentally abused by his company CEO during his early days as a member of Turbo. The Burning Sun scandal, also known as Burning Sun gate, [1] [2] was a 2019 entertainment and sex scandal in Seoul, South Korea, which involved several celebrities, including Korean idols of popular K-pop groups, and police officials. Unfortunately, this hard work is undercut by an industry more focused on profit than individual creativity. Fans also note whether labels are adequately promoting their idols' music and merchandise internationally, and further point to line distribution and screentime in songs and music videos as indicators of mismanagement and favoritism within companies. Jimin, of boy band BTS, posted the hashtag on his account on Weverse, the fan engagement platform run by the band's management, Big Hit Entertainment, to raise awareness of the case among that . The term 'mistreatment' frequently gets used with regard to the group's lack of activities and promotional appearances. A K-pop group accused their management agency of sexually and physically abusing them in a news conference on Wednesday, weeks after a viral fan video captured audio of management having a verbal disagreement with some of the band members after one of their shows. Anti-fans have sent knives and death threats and have attempted to poison idols. Lets pretend the contract never happened and he asked me if anything else had happened after that. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' The female idol not only struggles with her career but also has an unhappy past at her former company. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), In 2019, Wooyeob and Taeseon filed a lawsuit against TS Entertainment for things like child abuse, assault, and exertion. hitType: 'event', A Yellow Bee member was dragged to the practice room and molested by one of them, though everyone else tried to stop him. Sorry, I should have came out and apologized earlier. The members are worried and afraid after suffering a great deal of gaslighting and abuse, and they have many concerns. After public outcry, however, scenes like these rarely make their way to TV anymore. All K-pop idols start as trainees, participants in a rigorous training program where they dedicate their lives for the chance to debut. The advent of modern K-pop arguably started in 1992, the genre gained significant foothold by 1996 during the industrialization of K-pop, matured through the mid 2000s, [2] and flourished by 2010. Once, to lose 7 kilograms in one week, Momo, a member of Twice, only ate one ice cube while keeping up with exercise and training. In 2019, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea amended the Adolescence Mass Culture Artists Standard Agreement, in which agents must try to guarantee the rights of artists, such as personality freedom and sleep rights. K-pop idol worship attracts millions in South Korea and beyond, but some take it a little too far. One time, Yoo So Young signed a contract with a company, and the CEO decided to throw a party to celebrate. However, she refused after meeting the CEO of the management company. Previously, we settled with the defendants who were informally under indictment through monetary fines in their favor. Han, that SM Entertainments refusal to give him a day off in over two years caused him to develop gastritis and kidney disease. window.adsContainer = {"position2":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Above_Next_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position3":{"code":"Article_Mobile_300x250_ATF_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position4":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position5":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle1_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position6":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle2_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position7":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle3_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position8":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle4_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position9":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle5_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position10":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle6_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position11":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle7_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position12":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle8_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position13":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle9_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position14":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle10_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position15":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle11_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position16":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle12_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250}} allegations of sexual assault and abuse, the industry. Then the fans will think its okay. The groups activities were cancelled and suspended while Chinese netizens boycotted JYP Entertainment as a whole. Both are physically intensive careers as idols need to be able to dance . Though the reasons behind Chas death are unclear, it follows a dark pattern that, to the lack of protection of celebrities and a cultural, against mental health. Trigger Warning: mentions of assault, sexual exploitation, abuse, and suicide. Get yourselves together. The case was forwarded to the prosecutor's office in 2020 and the lawsuit is ongoing. Hi everyone, I am Chou Tzuyu. EXO. Yet, in reality, the allegations of deteriorating mental health and lack of security remain, with Jennie still receiving hate and death threats and no word from YG on how they intend to deal with the situation. The last thing that idols need is for their managers to push more beauty standards on them. I hope by reading your blog that the industry will get better for the kpop groups,and that the fans will be a lot understanding, I pray they dont give them any more stress .love all these kpop groups ,so please take care of them. Read more below. eventAction: 'click_ads' Again, I apologize to everyone. He said, I have no intention of signing you with this agency. It is time to see the industry for what it is: a shameless perpetrator of severe mental illness. lawsuits against former record labels en masse, mistreatment, unfair contracts, extortion and sexual assault. Recently, South Korean agencies have strategically expanded their recruiting polls to Southeast Asian countries and China to appeal to the international market. Dont do things on your own. hitType: 'event', "[That's] why we try . Once, I needed to sell my belongings, [including] my laptop and beloved piano, to survive, wrote Way, a former member of Crayon Pop, in an email to Insider. She wrote for the Current in Carmel. in the way society wants; any rejection or retaliation of that social image elicits a never-ending barrage of media attacks. Kim Jong-hyun, a former member of SHINee, was one of the few stars to openly, battling depression and criticize Korean society. | Sophias Smorgasbord, Nine hours and Irish lagers with a friend, Former Emory Professor, Biomedical Scientist Ravi Bellamkonda Named Provost, Women in the UFC and the Fight for Respect. Luckily the apologies seemed to have worked! Despite being 16 at the time, TWICEs Tzuyu gained a lot of negative attention for one simple act. In some cases, the whole process, from becoming a trainee to releasing a debut album, can cost up to a million dollars. On one side of the spectrum, and harass their favored idols for personal information. Idols are, to endure slave contracts, relinquishing all aspects of their lives to company control. Then he asked me to lift my skirt and show him my body. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), As a teenage member of the band South. about extreme sleep deprivation and exhaustion. Idols climb a never-ending ladder toward beauty, fame and excellence presenting a product of harsh discipline and a life of toil. Once, I needed to sell my belongings, [including] my laptop and beloved piano, to survive,. The suicides by two of K-pop's most beloved stars have left fans in South Korea soul-searching over what has gone wrong in K-pop, their country's most successful cultural export. Kang Seong Hee was first exposed by FOR X (fans of OMEGA X) forgetting abusive with the members at theLos Angeles concert during their2022 OMEGA X WORLD TOUR [CONNECT: Dont give up]. Hyuk: I have a fever and body aches again, though. They follow strict rules, including no dating and no phones. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ The power structure within managing companies is clearly defined and reinforced by the cultural notion of not biting the hand that feeds you, shielding labels from being implicated in mistreatment or abuse of their artists and causing much to go unreported. Hi everyone, I have something to say to everyone. They have suffered in so many ways. The next day, the CEO claimed he didnt remember anything and decided to terminate her contract. These issues necessitate greater reflection on talent labels blatant. For most of the first meetings, we sat across from each other. Kim So Hee is famous for joining the survival show Produce 101. Suspected Identity of Company That Sexually Assaulted 6 Male Idols I think even. [Blurred Name of OMEGA X Member] got me supporting~!!! The industry is a Trillion Dollar powerhouse for South Korea and has boosted the Nation's connection to the World. And that essentially is their answer to allegations of mistreatment: the girls are being managed properly, finally. Many Kpop female stars revealed that they were sexually assaulted - KpopHit - KpopHit. Kai and his agency continued to deny these claims. Record labels do not condemn this behavior and instead view it as a symbol of loyalty, popularity and revenue. Where American artists often, a year recording an album and then take a year or two off, the downtime for K-pop is at most a couple of months. While he was drunk and dancing, he accidentally made contact with the people around him, which caused a misunderstanding that was then investigated by police. #NewkiddAre7 pic.twitter.com/ek9cw5mU0p. but we all know humans are indeed far from perfect. We have video evidence of [sexual] harassment. Both male and female K-pop groups have also been subject to incidents of violence and sexual harassment. Only Hyunjin. Fans were allegedly even lighting her photos on fire after she shared a small review of the book. Many Kpop female stars revealed that they were sexually assaulted, Colleagues Shower Song Hye Kyo with Love and Congratulations after Her Win at Baeksang Awards, BLACKPINKs North American Encore Concerts Are Not Selling Out? Let's talk about Open World Entertainment. On the night in question, a woman said she felt someone touching her and her friend claimed that Onew was the one who had done it. These K-pop groups are well known for the synchronicity of their dance moves, photogenic looks and catchy tunes. SBS News and their lawyer reported the additional abuse. having canceled the members flight tickets. I know that JYJ's Jaejoong is adopted At first glance, it appears that JYJ's Kim Jaejoong has it all: a successful music career, millions of adoring fans, and a hot, new single ("One Kiss"). In early 2018, the case was dismissed and the prosecution found him innocent while all charges against him were dismissed. systemic economic hardships perhaps it is worth it to chase one dream than to fall victim to reality. In recent years, corruption, mistreatment and exploitation stories have slowly, to light. Anyone who is openly gay is ostracized. They relentlessly work toward their dreams, unhindered by decades of seemingly infinite extortion. Member A said Spire Entertainment, especially Kang, would threaten him if he brought up these complaints. ga('ads.send', { We would like to express our position on the incident involving Onew the media has been reporting on. Abuse, as defined by international fans, extends from industry giants like YG Entertainment's ex-CEO Yang Hyun-suk and Woolim Entertainment's CEO Lee Jungyeop making disparaging comments about the looks of idol groups like 2ne1 and Infinite, which included calling them ugly on camera and fat-shaming them. First, I sincerely and deeply apologize for bringing pain to Chinese netizens. Unwilling to abandon their dreams of an illustrious career, many continue with their labels until they lose everything. hitType: 'event', Despite their hard work and commitment to high academic achievement, the younger generation is constantly. Idols themselves find that pushing for their rights only causes them to lose their opportunity after all, there will always be a crowd of trainees straining to take their place. But promoting popularity solely through their fans has created subsections of fans who, the perverse idea that they now play a major role in the idols actions and lifestyle. }); The room had a single window, over which the girls taped aluminum foil to allow for some privacy. Stop being a K-pop idol if you're always sick like this., DANG! BTS. The police were called and those involved were reportedly questioned for 5 hours. While Spire Entertainment released a statement on November 7 claiming Kangresigned, there is serious doubt whether this is true. They requested that he either leave SHINee or be dropped from the group. He revealed that the members would constantly get beaten by different objects every day, such as baseball bats, mic stands, and iron bar mops. Before their concerts in Chile, four members tested positive for COVID-19, but Spire Entertainment didnt alert the quarantine authorities. Mistreatment generally encompasses several forms of abuse, including mental, emotional, physical and financial, and is sadly commonplace in the entertainment industry. Blackpink. Both male and female K-pop groups have also been, to incidents of violence and sexual harassment.
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