Allegations of Mistreatment Surface Against JYP Entertainment by Former K-Pop Idol KG
KG, a 17-year-old ex-member of the popular K-pop group VCHA, has publicly revealed serious allegations regarding abuse and mistreatment while she was a trainee with JYP Entertainment. Her announcement, made in December 2024, follows her departure from the group amidst troubling claims about the treatment she endured.
Details of the Allegations
In a bid to substantiate her claims, KG has shared a collection of evidence, including text messages, photographs, and personal narratives stored on a Google Drive. Among the most alarming allegations are reports of grueling work schedules exceeding 60 hours per week and being coerced into performing even while injured. According to KG, neither she nor her fellow group members received adequate medical attention after experiencing injuries, and instead, they were subjected to unfamiliar injections rather than being allowed to rest.
KG revealed in her messages that JYP staff enforced strict dietary rules, including a requirement for the girls to consume the same salad daily. She described instances where staff members forbade them from eating anything outside of the provided meals, emphasizing the need to monitor their weight closely.
“At the same time, JYPE also told us we couldn’t eat at our hotel at all—we had to eat only what the company provided. When they found out we weren’t sticking to salads, the staff’s displeasure was obvious, ”the statement read.
“Another JYPE manager told us words to the effect of, ‘lose weight or you’ll regret the way you look’ on one occasion, ”KG added.
Excessive Work Conditions and Emotional Distress
KG further described how the relentless work culture at JYP extended even to their lunch breaks, where the group was often reprimanded, leaving them with only a precious five minutes to eat before rushing to their next lesson. Her allegations of abuse began circulating in early 2024, just as VCHA’s global promotional activities were ramping up.
Beyond the oppressive working environment, KG detailed a traumatic incident from February 2024, where a fellow member attempted suicide. This tragic event was, according to her account, dismissed by the company as merely food poisoning, reinforcing concerns about the mental well-being of idols under such pressures.
Legal Action and Industry Implications
In December 2024, KG took a significant step by filing a lawsuit to terminate her contract with JYP Entertainment, citing her inability to thrive artistically in the toxic environment and expressing a desire for reform within the industry to ensure better protection for fellow idols. Despite these serious claims, JYP Entertainment has categorically denied the allegations, labeling KG’s accusations as “false and exaggerated.”
As this situation unfolds, the broader implications for the K-pop industry are becoming a focal point of discussion, with many calling for stricter regulations to safeguard the rights and well-being of artists. The pressure on idols continues to be scrutinized, raising awareness of the urgent need for change.
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