Kpop Idol School Gets Exposed : SOPA Scandal Explained

SOPA, School of Performance Seoul, has been the talk of the internet the past week. We dig deeper into this issue with all the details and also our personal experiences.
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[@DKDKTV]

You can watch the video that the SOPA students posted here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opDYq62EhdN2jrM

[@bangtansista6273]

Glad you explain this up.. and make it loud. Wish everything's going well. Whatever the truth is, everyone is hoping that it gets out soon and those who were victimised get justice.

[@mystcal4442]

Wow. I didn’t know that school/s in Korea is doing this. Like students went to these school to nurture their talents and not to sell it to those guys 😡 so happy that you made a video about this. At least more people will be uducated and the students who made the video will feel the support of their fellow korean people. :)

[@dianrtiwi6642]

Who is seeing this video with The Sky Castle Soundtrack in mind? Meeeee!!!

[@liviamoraes1272]

It is not weird. It's sick. This is pedophilia. It is child exploitation. it's slavery

[@juls8242]

Thanks a lot for this! Do you think you could also share the link to the original song that has been covered?

[@ayshathsana9316]

I’m so glad the seniors are talking about this out loud. They’re genuinely looking out for their juniors and eradicating corruption and injustice. This is so morally wrong on so many levels.

[@edenlewis2538]

Yes, I support them. They are doing the right thing.

[@cheems9696]

What happen now ?

[@Theusualregularasiangirl]

Subscribe for no Reason what happened was that a video was uploaded by students of this school. And they exposed the school for corruption and injustice to their students. These students are graduated but can still get in trouble with the principal. And this got so viral that the school is under investigation.

[@Emy-fv5ny]

This is disgusting! Horrible and humiliating for the students.

[@Kalo953]

Morally? Moral is subjective in atheists. I doubt these people believe in God or whatever. If people in higher power dont have moral imagine what will happen to society. :D

[@gyeranmari475]

I respects all SOPA student who speak up about this issue. Y'all are very brave

[@smileflower4477]

Sorry i replied cause u have 5.7k likes but no replies :-D

[@maybe.1340]

Wait you only have 1 reply with 5.7k likes !!!! 😂😂

[@gyeranmari475]

@@maybe.1340 2 with yours actually lmao

[@maybe.1340]

@@gyeranmari475 Four now😁

[@nanohearts1037]

Ikr 💜💜💜

[@불국수]

Me watching K-dramas: "This is so unrealistic it's hilarious" DKDKTV: "No, this kind of stuff actually happens in Korea"

[@danicam6630]

Same I'm just realizing that some of the bad stuff in kdramas actually happens in real life

[@ayeshabutt9367]

this is why they have so many dramas on school corruption to raise awareness

[@lowesonia8551]

Not only America: Europe: UK.: Australia: Canada.

[@small_dropin_the_big_ocean995]

So true.. and I thought Kdramas were exaggerating it. I think it might be lot worse than what they show in dramas like bullying.

[@rokiashnell5871]

Naa. Each time that I watch a drama, I can't help but think that somewhere, stuff like that is happening. What the human mind can imagine, the human can create it. Especially the bad stuff.

[@starrynights5855]

I feel like all of these scandals and crimes getting exposed it'll have a snowball effect and more people will have the courage to speak up and expose crimes. 2019, it's the time.

[@kennynguyen6246]

Gotta let everything out before 2020

[@thyiacolt5335]

I'm so happy reading this comment. It makes me feel hopeful.

[@donutly]

I bet it’s gonna start at 2020

[@buhshiro]

Sadly, it didn't. :(

[@lunawolff4358]

@@donutly nah, corona showed up instead

[@mariaxx6393]

The way women are treated in Korea is insane. When I hear stories like these I get so upset

[@yukikanegawa7470]

It's men too. Just sayin since the idol sexual harrassment by ceo thing is still fresh it's rude to ignore the men. I know it's worse for women but one pain shouldn't invalidate another, it should just change in a priorities list

[@BigTimeRushJBFan]

yuki kanegawa “BUT WHAT ABOUT ME? WHAT ABOUT MEN TOO?” You sound whiny

[@mariaxx6393]

@@yukikanegawa7470 I didn't mean to make the suffering of men and boys unimportant but the equality situation there is shit :/

[@btswagfire3830]

Jay Su she didn’t sound whiny at all and she did in fact point out a valid thing.

[@mariaxx6393]

@@petrichor7942 No, I haven't. (but I've seen a ton of stuff online about how women are treated in Korea)

[@PiroMunkie]

The sexualization of Korean performers, especially women, is so obvious. The moment the maknae turns 18 the group's music and aesthetics always take a much more "mature" tonal shift. Sad to see this is so institutionalized even at the high school level.

[@breezymango4113]

Sick and sad, but true. I have seen a lot of this sexualization (in some ways has gotten worse) in watching kpop for many years.

[@daddyhoe2189]

boys too.

[@samlah2319]

All mainstream music is engineered lol. Kpop, rock and roll, jrock. its all about sex drugs rock and roll. HEDONISM HEDONISM. Korea is a country of satan worshippers. The poor poor masses believing its a christian country

[@paradisesomeday6630]

moe lah “Korea is a country of Satan worshippers” 🤔🤔🤔🤔WOW bro, wow🗿

[@baybeetacoo8734]

I mean, American music is just as sexual, if not more in your face. The lyrics are just verbal porn, the videos are pornographic, its disgusting. It happens everywhere and its disgusting. I remember when Rihanna first came out. She was this cutie pie. Then umbrella happened and it just went south from there. Now she goes to award shows in sheer dresses and everything all on display. You got lizzo walking around with her ass cheeks cut out of her top and twerking in front of children at a basketball game. It's all disgusting

[@paepsae4904]

guys we dont need to worry about the idols or trainees, they barely had any time to attend the school let alone private events outside of school hours. its the poor kids who would do anything to make it big which im concerned for

[@npcimknot958]

paepsae the idols are used as the face

[@nottyios8626]

It was quite obvious, the idols and trainees has their own schedule besides school. They were mostly used as marketing only.

[@mars8star]

Yup

[@mellamo9858]

paepsae well depends, there are idols that becaume idols after SOPA

[@devvv4616]

trainees are also struggling to make it big tho, they are really desperate too

[@arwankalamare2826]

so proud of these students they risk their future for their juniors

[@batmanlikespizza2541]

Agreed.

[@dusteencerita6263]

I agree! They've become brave whistleblower

[@yoongisgirlfriend9302]

Ikr

[@taylorswiftie3069]

Agreed. They took a really big step and I hope they will be successful. God bless them

[@tblmoon]

exactly

[@htp3513]

Now I understand why jungkook clapped and cheered when it’s his last day at school

[@far_08]

I dont thinks so... bcos they get special treatment, coz if they receal it then itll blow up alot more

[@siveghansah4045]

Graciela Montano I’m pretty sure they were just kidding

[@adorachenn]

@Graciela Montano really? I feel like it was a joke too.

[@scarletthuang1849]

Graciela Montano it’s literally a joke you’re the only person who thinks it’s not...

[@someonecool110]

Farah Omar ARMYBLINK That person is just joking ok. Its true what you said. But what that person said in the comments its just a joke alright. I hope you read this comment. Also doing well. I think Jungkook might have some issue in the school too. To be honest he still felt he was lucky not to be going to school that often as well as not even study at that school. Sure what you said makes sence but if you look at his face that he is glad that he left school let alone didnt have any friend bonding there. Like they must be one person that he made friends with. You know his classmates said that Jungkook was very quiet because he is shy. But maybe something that he had to go deal when he is at school and especially when he was debuting as an idol. He found it hard because he needs to support his family also for his career. Im also sure that Namjoon and the others teach him more when he need some help in his homework. His IQ is not bad for someone who havent to been to school that often. So yeah. You get me.

[@vsbaretummysugastonguetech1540]

I wonder if the parents can sue the school

[@wiktoriakohman2200]

I'm sure they can but they need solid evidence

[@DEEZELDADDY]

I like your username

[@macandcheese__]

for sure they can. involuntary servitude.

[@96PLAID]

but also may depend on how korea's law specifically work aswell

[@abdalladalla1317]

They can but the school and sue the students for defamation of character so it would be risky if they didn’t have solid evidence.

[@VIDAH_]

So .. The students were literally tortured and abused more than learning anything about Art & etc . wow !

[@cult.leader]

VIDA H sounds like they were getting ready for slave contracts

[@questionmark3666]

@@cult.leader ilumantati this is school is hq of it

[@panjisudoyo5630]

VIDA H so Jungkook SinB Joy Umji and more idols were treated this way

[@questionmark3666]

@@panjisudoyo5630 yes

[@maro_vela_22]

Performance Art my ass, _this was literally abuse._

[@RoseEmberr]

Ironic how S. Korea puts so much pressure on doing well in school yet the education is so corruptive there. Unbelievable.

[@dhessiasharie2356]

it more ironic just because one (1) school are doing such thing, it makes everyone think that other schools in South Korea are just as bad as SOPA.

[@bmona7550]

@@dhessiasharie2356 There's plenty of schools like SOPA there actually. Not saying all but it does happen there a lot it's just not spoken out a lot because Asian countries are collectivists

[@gustlightfall]

I believe it does not only exists in education but in every sector. There's a reason why SK is one of the countries with the highest suicide rate in the world.

[@swetha.9108]

I'm worried for the students who revealed their faces. Even if they don't get punished now, it might affect them in the future. They could be recognised at job interviews and might not get the job (or other similar scenarios) all because they did the right thing.

[@m8mcintosh818]

well then, shit ass corrupt companies will be threatened by these brave young kids and be forced to get their shit together the right way.

[@Justin-hw6he]

So true😢

[@meinaa27]

I lost my hope for the education in the art field a long time ago, I came from a school where they would pick the most beautiful drawings and sketches and sell them without permission and we were reacting in tears as we lost our work that should've been handed to us and we just wanted to get graduated that we kept quiet , Beautiful talented hard working students being misused, I hope they'll get their justice.

[@meinaa27]

@Saaduddin AnsariYou're lucky you didn't, It was hell on earth and it turned me down from the entire feild and I ended up choosing another career tho I graduated with excellent grades and I really hope the next generation of sopa students and of my school will have a healthy environment to study and learn to love the art feild instead of being disgusted of it like me and my friends

[@caitthecat]

Which school was this? Or if you're not comfortable telling, can you at least tell the whereabouts of this school?

[@meinaa27]

@@caitthecat I maybe sued if I say anything that can ruin the reputation of the school and I'm already graduated so It's not worth it but it's already very famous for such actions

[@alfiyanisbored5766]

@@meinaa27 gosh.. Idk what to say..

[@elenakk9125]

this is why i want to create a healthy & sane art school that is focused on supporting the artist and providing them help to flourish on their own instead of using profits for myself. the artistic industry is seriously messed up and its time for someone to change that

[@lj9974]

this is a story of my experience at SOPA. okay so i’m a korean/american person ( studied in america for 4 years, but born and raised in a primarily “asian” household ), and because of my father’s job, we had to move back and forth from seoul and cali a lot. i never knew what his job was since i never questioned it, but i did know he worked at a school. fast forward a few years, i moved back to korea and started going to an international school and one day we had “take your kid to work day” i’m not sure if other korean high schools have that but from what my friend told me, it’s not so common? anyways i asked my dad if i could go to his work and see what he does as a teacher ( i won’t say which subject he teaches just in case because he still works there) and he said okay. now i’m not sure if this was addressed, but apparently my dad didn’t let the administration know that i was coming, so when i showed up they immediately questioned me. my dad let them know i was his daughter and they kinda just side eyed it but let me in. i assume since my dad was really loved around there, they decided it was alright. now this is where things kinda got weird. i met some of his coworkers and they were all very kind, and gave me a lot of sweet compliments, but as soon as this man walked in, everyone just kind of went silent. now i’m a very outgoing person, so i decided to introduce myself very formally to him but with out even making eye contact with me, he turned to my dad and said “who is she? why is she here?” my dad immediately let him know why i was there and apologized for not letting him know directly, to which he scoffed and said i had to leave before the lunch bell, and then left the room. i later found out that he was the principal. after that, i followed my dad to his class and sat in one of the seats so i could observe the class as he taught, and as the class slowly filled up, i decided to introduce myself to the girls behind me. they were very kind and funny and we eventually exchanged kakao’s. they were interested in my life in america, and i was interested in their goals to become idols. as i observed the classroom i noticed that some things looked quite literally “dirty” and run down which really surprised me as the tuition was known to be high and their reputation of being the best arts school in korea, i guess i just expected the facilities to be well taken care of. then i guess you cold say i did a bit of ease dropping as i heard this group of students beside me talking about an event they had to attend the night before. this surprised me considering it was a wednesday, and having to attend an event in the middle of the week, and having to practice late and early the day before just seems brutal. i later found out from that same friend that this was just a normal occurrence. even after that day we continued talking and she told me all about the same things those students talked about in that video. it wasn’t news to them, it was taboo. it’s almost easy for students to be exploited like that, in an environment where most of these kids just want to preform. if students ever complained they were usually given consequences and told not to question anything. to all the people calling these students “attention seekers” or “ungrateful” just consider the fact that they’re risking their reputation in the industry in order to speak up and talk about this issue. they’re working towards change and bettering the school that they love, not bitterly defaming it. i’m happy that they’re finally getting their justice, hopefully things will be managed better in the future under new authority. and before anyone asks for things from my fathers point of view, he told me most things were organized by higher ups and even teachers didn’t know about events the day before. while teachers had to accompany the students to these events, the administrators were usually behind the scenes, telling them what they had to do, and of course, were not paid any of the alleged money they’d receive for the event. it was just a whole lot of confusion and mess due to the people at the top, being greedy and exploiting these students. but i’m glad this topic is getting a lot of attention, it’s all that students are talking about on social media right now, and there are a couple videos made by actual students from SOPA talking about the issue if you’d like to hear more about it.

[@raditapratamaputri2356]

Oh my goodness... I am speechless...

[@trkk1154]

What the...??? Im shocked

[@carribeanbratzguyanesequeen997]

Omg fucking gosh

[@nigatanigata8984]

Omg... this is insane...

[@Tei_022]

Ami J Wow.. just wow. Thank you for sharing your experience and though..

[@Movedtomaggiesdiary]

omg this made me mad... using kids like this -_- and being it so expensive and prestige you would thought that the school is good but in reality it's shitty

[@meldy3110]

Suddenly happy SM took the Dreamies out of SOPA......

[@JayneAngelinaSkye]

Yupp

[@asha.tavreads]

Im so Happy SM removed Th Dreamies From SOPA

[@regannichelle7769]

Like Sm is any better

[@himanifafale6315]

Why did sm did that ?? I m happy but i just want to know reason

[@nornadhira6196]

Where the dreamies was removed?? *sorry for my broken english*

[@candyyy6690]

SOPA used to be my dream school . But nah!! Im so thankful my mother didnt allow me back then.

[@zyldaranindita9280]

goor for you girl

[@raditapratamaputri2356]

Wow, girl... I'm happy for you...

[@cash_eye]

BRAVO to your AWESOME mother

[@zarinsolkar6918]

Mothers know it better

[@plumtree83]

Girl, just go to hanlim and reunited with Seonho

[@blacklavoux]

The ironic thing is, that the younger generation think that being an idol is everything, the adults just see the money behind that. So if these kids ended up literally as an “entertainer”, i wouldn’t even be surprised anymore.

[@howcomeseriously4401]

I'm glad all those students are brave enough to expose the dirty side of the school The story need to be told

[@ayotothegayo_8652]

The poor juniors at the school and those parents paying so much money for this bs Also it’s the non-famous students not under agency’s or debuted that where scammed the most. I feel so bad

[@snputri]

I learn so many new things (mostly good) through kpop world, but this one is disturbing. Poor those students, i cannot imagine how uncomfortable and disgusted they felt. What a nasty world we live in 😔 I hope there will be appropriate punishment for all whom responsible

[@Justin-hw6he]

Me too wtf😢 All d dramas make me be belief Korean is the best Countries n now wtf

[@milflover6203]

There are so many issues, not just with the industry (you should look up this stuff it’s crazy ex. working hours, child abuse, sexual abuse, etc...) and Korea’s culture has some issues with racism, sexism, and child abuse. (And saesang culture. Check KZbin for saesang culture info)

[@IamJHlover]

Jus tin lol when they’ve shown a lot of corruption issues in their dramas?

[@ahana2912]

Lmao. Don't be in an illusion. The korean entertainment industry is filthy af. It's disgusting. Makes me barf.

[@DarkDhampir]

Yeah the korean culture is interesting but I would never EVER live there or raise a family there. Too many issues that are big in that country

[@chingsy3985]

2020 and wanna know if they received justice. Or this issue will be buried. They deserve justice.

[@shivaniveeresh7300]

Judging from more recent comments I don't think they did

[@PraiseJ-Pope]

Seems like nothing happened

[@pocachu_]

A huge famous school yet such things exist and no one noticed until students gathered up the courage to talk about it. There's definitely more into this than just "the prinicipal and his wife" thing. I hope this won't die out until the police get into the bottom of it all.

[@jalieyg113]

I like your picture😍

[@pocachu_]

@@jalieyg113Thanks! Please do support him in his debut and idol life! 🤗

[@nonexistingvoid]

I'm sure people noticed before. But every time someone speaks up, they'd get threatened into silence.

[@pocachu_]

@@nonexistingvoid by "noticed", i meant publicized...

[@pocachu_]

@Hi Hyun >< i know that they are two diff cases but as how things are going, i think seungri's case is definitely hyperbolic... the persons involved in the sopa case are way more defined and the evidences are way more vivid and yet there's little to no articles about it

[@kayleyk1333]

I was serious until "Is he Dumbledore?" and "He's 100 years old. He's Dumbledore" LOL

[@ainmoses]

I search for this comment😂😂

[@amitbhatta4859]

Oppa

[@levinacaroline]

Wow all the k-dramas are telling the truth lol, from 'School 2017', 'Angry Mom' to 'My Strange Hero'

[@strawberrylatte8704]

Same. Kang book soo tells the truth

[@anykindofway1336]

what do you mean?

[@levinacaroline]

@@anykindofway1336 watch those and you'll get it

[@otter2077]

Omg lol just finished watching 'Angry Mom' last week and this news came out

[@acchan_96]

angry mom is a really good drama

[@briochekoo]

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A KDRAMA PLOT ITS REALITY

[@hialyssah]

this is really crazy and sad. truly an abuse of power and hierarchy.

[@marycarlpbuasen1842]

Jeezzz... As a high school student as well, I found this really disturbing. How could they do that to minors??? I salute those students who are brave enough to stand up and speak about the truth 💜💜

[@bp_revolution1]

*ME:DREAMING TO LIVE AND STUDY IN KOREA* *AFTER I WATCH THIS:NEVERMIND I WILL JUST SETTLE ON MY SCHOOL* _(Facts:Many students want to move in other school countries because of the beautiful image,cute uniforms and etc.,that is influenced by anime,kpop,k-dramas or many other things(ps. I am not hating towards any country or things),But in the reality this is not what’s happening inside it is not the reality in short,There is no perfect in this world,So let’s appreciate what we have and thank that we can study in a decent school and not complain)_

[@TyTrack_127]

Best comment

[@krazyglue1]

Does Korea have whistle-blower protection laws?

[@lightenedbybangtan2777]

yeah im curious of this too

[@aminahammouda259]

EclecticNostalgia what is whistle blowing ?

[@krazyglue1]

@@aminahammouda259 if your company is doing something illegal and you "blow the whistle" by publicizing it or telling the authorities you cannot be sued or get in trouble even if you were sworn to secrecy through NDA (non disclosure agreements)

[@aminahammouda259]

EclecticNostalgia thank you so much for explaining

[@riyansayyed7854]

@@krazyglue1 thanks for explaining i had no idea about this 👍

[@lilaza92]

OMG I didn't know about the media communication department in university in korea actually like that.. I have diff fantasy about the university there and I was actually planning to further my master degree in mass communication (broadcasting journalism) there.. but wow i guess not anymore..

[@Storyteller_iyagikun]

itsmeAA masters course would be better in terms of environment; but nevertheless, students exploited by teachers/professors are a common sight in Korea. (deep, deep sigh) If you really are considering, you should take a trip to Korea and check out the schools yourself. Meet some students who could tell you about their schools. Even if you don’t end up studying here, you’ll at least have had a wonderful stay ;)

[@lilaza92]

@@Storyteller_iyagikun thank you for the suggestion.. I do have plans to visit korea with my friends and maybe I'll take that chance to check out the schools like you suggested :)

[@melissavian_]

@@lilaza92 Hi my name is Melissa and I also want to continue my master study in media communication in Korea. But this video has me rethinking it. Do you mind discussing about this with me? :")

[@febbysapulete]

I think if you want to study Media Communication, you should choose a country which has an excellent news broadcasting and long history of journalism, like the U.S. and UK. I studied Communication (not journalism though) in the U.S. and had the opportunity to visit CNN, ABC, and New York Times.

[@lilaza92]

febby sapulete yes of course those two country are the top ones for mass comm & media students to further study.. those two countries are also my top 2 and korea is my 3rd choice.. I’m still thinking about it and taking my time to decide where and what major to take, especially when to start lol

[@omareezrrr5410]

That's absolutely scary and disgusting, what the hell. I'm genuinely feel sorry for the current students and past students who have already graduated :( .

[@ericaalvarado8592]

All of theses scandals are coming out all at one time.

[@Yussirah_]

@@honistudios How about no, although it would happen anyways because this world with 6 billion people are always constantly onto something

[@ShyneAdventures23]

Omygad Yedam and Jeongwoo of Treasure are studying in here. I hope that its all good now

[@ninawatanabepark5612]

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[@user-lesserafim0502]

i think they dont treat idols or famous trainees like that. Only those who are normal trainees or students who are studying entertainment.

[@shaunice-ui4bm]

They’re safe bc they are already pretty famous idols.

[@mallowbleu8289]

There actually not that much changes even after the whistleblowers revealed the school based on the comment I've read which I think that person is from that school.

[@justine8255]

Let's just hope everything will be okay soon because junghwanieee will be entering in sopa soon.

[@cryoon_520]

Oohh I'm glad the graduated students are helping their younger friends too~

[@MrVivii3]

Thank you David and Danny for talking about this matter. It is a serious concern that requires State and/or even Federal attention. I appreciate you guys for providing your own research and efforts into making this video informative. My concern with the video is with Danny. please be more mindful as to how you address these situations. I understand that everyone reacts differently to sources, but to smile or laugh at teachers abusing school money for their own benefit, students performing for private insurance businessmen, bringing female students to military base or boys school etc...is inappropriate. I understand that you're not laughing at the victims but laughing at the ridiculous level of atrocity of the manipulators. But there are victims who were harmed, psychologically damaged, and families who are or had been struggling financially. I appreciate David for handling this matter appropriately and maturely. Overall, I cannot thank you both enough for compiling these sources to bring this issue to our attention. Much appreciated for your hard work.

[@allisaaaaaaaa]

It sounds less like a "haha" laugh and more of a "Are you fucking kidding me rn" laugh. Like,serious disbelief.

[@ufounidentifiedfandomorbof5966]

I want to study in Korea(SOPA in general) but now I realized that our school is better.

[@jaimemendoza9712]

Same thing bro and I was supposed to plan to study in college. Luckily I'm still middle schooler 5th grade.

[@leicakpop_multistan]

true..same

[@HyderyuszEnT]

GO to Hanlim instead, they are pretty fair and good terms.

[@bakugokatsuki908]

Same lmao I'm scared of south korea. I've heard one of 3 women is facing sexual assault. So it's horrifying asf

[@shwetatyagi5298]

"Is he Dumbledore?" Lol best line Ever!! 10:10. I died laughing.😂

[@eeska4959]

“IT’S FROM THE NEWS MAN!” “is he Dumbledore?” “He IS 100 years old. *He’s Dumbledore!”* 😂 lol i know this is a serious topic and you guys do a great job explain it to me, I’m also happy it’s getting better, but you guys are funny. *Also this chairman seems to be all over the place.*

[@azras6574]

This is like the new kdrama "My Strange Hero" like wtf?!?

[@norizansidek5290]

I feel same with you

[@izzatiain7501]

I think that if only me relate this with that drama,

[@hwayi2836]

I can't focus after U show Kai's school photo 😂

[@simranrana9429]

Why are you so funny ??? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vaanshichauhan9868]

Oh its the same school from where EXO Sehun and Kai, NCT Mark, Taeyong, Jaehyun, Haechan, Jeno, Jaemin got graduated. I always wanted to know about this school like so many idols studied there. At first i used to think that every idol studies there only. It will be really intersting to see how actually system works there. EDIT: After watching these kids video i salute them for doing this. Before this i always used to think that these kinda things happens only in dramas or movies but its happening in reality. Such brave students are these to stand against school through their talents. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@aerasthoughts]

Vanshi Chauhan even jungkook from bts and seokmin from seventeen

[@lazyg7218]

yeri of redvelvet as well

[@LK-xk4nh]

This is the school every idol attends if they're still in high school and aren't from Seoul.

[@halesvitkona9841]

ikr? It's a totally unbelievable situation.

[@blackvelvetsings5310]

Georg # yeri did not go to sopa.I think you mean joy

[@pypsd3710]

that's literally my strange hero THEY REALLY DID THAT

[@raudhatouille]

jennie EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT

[@ruvey9702]

jennie omg literally what i thought

[@dianapaulinv]

Im watchi g Sky Castle right now, now i gotta go watch My Strange Hero lmao

[@coco-so5pw]

Go watch Angry Mom too!!!

[@SYROxTeaz]

exactly what i thought (2). but for real i was about to comment it but isaw yours.

[@lamoskgr]

This is the best way to expose somebody. So creative 🤣

[@tiffanykim2773]

The school itself is corrupt and this is seriously sickening but no lie it sounds like some situations within the Kpop Industry or the general music Industry itself which some idols/artists have gone through in the past or are probably going through right now. This is pretty messed up but not all too shocking all things considered within the world these days.

[@trincemoua5443]

Theirs a Korean Drama called “My Strange Hero” and I feel like this drama relates to the things that people go through at schools like these. Controlled, etc. I really hope things change, what a harsh world we live in.

[@setsabilenkambule]

Dream High 2

[@atarfa]

thank god my nct babies were drop out from sopa

[@naziatanura7817]

Lets be real. The celebrities probably get special treatment while the normal students have to suffer like this. However i agree that NO ONE should go to a school like this.

[@idk6918]

Hannah 10 I don’t think so. Most of the SOPA students are trainees or idols, so I doubt that there is any special treatment between them all.

[@naziatanura7817]

@@idk6918 are you sure? I think a lot of normal students go there as well.

[@naziatanura7817]

@@idk6918 or atleast people who aren't celebrities yet. Students who are already popular will get special treatment for sure..

[@idk6918]

Hannah 10 yeah normal students go as well, but a huge portion if not most are trainees or idols.

[@bunbun6369]

wtf? Real-life from Drama "My Strange Hero" .... I'm speechless

[@OFFnotavail]

I'm thinking the same thing lol

[@OFFnotavail]

Just after the drama finished smh

[@vsbaretummysugastonguetech1540]

why do you have to move every 5 years as a teacher in public schools?

[@DKDKTV]

It's just a rule they have, I guess in order to prevent them from becoming corrupt.

[@vsbaretummysugastonguetech1540]

Oh I see. That's a good policy.

[@plus__James]

not sure how accurate this is, but I have read that it is because everyone wants to teach in Seoul and no one wants to teach out in the countryside. So teachers have to rotate around so you can work in one place for 4-6 years and then you have to go somewhere else.

[@asiafortima]

@@plus__James this reason also applies to my country, Indonesia. Public teacher changes school every 5 year to give justice to the teacher who teach on countryside to those who teach in the bigger city

[@kheshirekat9623]

DKDKTV is it just high school teachers or do elementary/primary teachers too??

[@cchere4232]

Btw, where are u guys even filming ?!!!

[@DKDKTV]

Its our usual studio, just a different angle :) do you like it?

[@cchere4232]

@@DKDKTV lol I was like the guys dug too deep and went down to the basement or something 😂😂😂😂 But yes this setting definitely suits this vid... P.S. Sleep already!

[@lunafour3107]

@@DKDKTV it looks like basement kitchen ?

[@dkyeomz]

CC here lmfaooo 💀💀💀

[@gloria7190]

@@cchere4232 HAHa I thought the same hahaha

[@celiaannetta]

BIG RESPECT TO THE STUDENTS WHO HAS ADDRESSED THE ISSUES. i wish i could have that kind of courage btw , idk if this is normal but my school (most of the school in my country) usually ask us to perform too like in the alumni gathering , chinese new year gathering and stuff (but no salesman gathering 😂)

[@moustik31]

that's different in spirit I think. if it was about holidays performances for SOPA the students wouldn't have complained. it looks more like their principal was running an entertainement company off their backs IMO. using his authority over them to make them participate for free in his personal business venture 😐

[@Melissa-pv3nz]

this is just disgusting ! they are using kids making money on them ! It's a major problems in the private school ! it's lead to abuse and bulling. Parents must be careful that they are sending their kids there and that they spend all days there. Education is important but your kids well being is important too.

[@zedekiahthemoonwalker]

Man south korea is something else lol .

[@animegirl5081]

There's bad stuff in every country. Some problems just get more exposure than others.

[@trkk1154]

@@animegirl5081 but please admit it, south korea is really something (for sure in the bad way)

[@mel_sj]

I always thought south korea is an ideal country but its only glamorous on the outside but in reality it has too many dark sides

[@zedekiahthemoonwalker]

@@animegirl5081 Im not talking about every other country, im talking about south korea specifically. people are too afraid to "expose" the truth to the public due to the taboo within south korea. Yes, there are problems in other countries, but not all can be solved so easily.

[@nikolsan15]

South Korea is a rich country that went big too fast too soon. Mentally they operate like small poor countries, they have not yet come to realization that they are on the same level as the big boys and are not the red haired stepchild.

[@a.nu.beginning]

Reminds me of JungKook telling how expensive the lunch food in his school costed when he treated his Hyungs to a celebration dinner after he graduated! No wonder BTS debuted with the concept of making sure that the voices of the younger generation are heard, in the elderly and power dominated society! I hope this SOPA scandal has gotten solved >

[@radhupv5291]

Well speaking of BTS, they debuted when jungkook was just 15. And fangirls were already objectifying him. So whatever message they were sending out through their songs, its a bit of hypocrisy. And they were also allowing the boys to be objectified (eg: jimin flashing abs in no more dream and all the embarassing fanservie they'd had to do on many variety shows) I'm an army too and i care about the members. But i don't think their company did it perfect. Its just that they had it better than other groups

[@rkive9342]

@@radhupv5291 wasn't that bts' old music? i think op meant their more recent albums are targeted for the youth.

[@radhupv5291]

@@rkive9342 she did say they "debuted" with the concept. So i think she wasn't exactly mentioning recent albums

[@miniepark4364]

@@radhupv5291 basically that's in their teenage isn't it and maybe I think he isn't forced to do so! isn't it a art to carryout sexy charisma? But anyways we dk what's reality so I can't argue at either side..the only thing that bothers me is why the heck the world is this toxic...everyone are selfish and kinda nasty! I sometimes feel luke running away to some parllel universe if it is there! Innocence and kindness aren't existing!😔

[@rkive9342]

@@miniepark4364 Um no. That's very messed up. Teenagers, esp minors, should not be sexualised.

[@kofuku7087]

Holy shit this whole story sounds like a movie

[@bibiwo3]

coffee bunny The Kdrama „My Strange hero“ basically has the same plot

[@DefineMorena]

@@bibiwo3 Really? I was thinking of avoiding that drama, maybe I should get back to it.

[@lmf221]

Thanks for covering this guys. Jesus there seems to be a whole lot of corruption in Korea. Definitely not all sunshine and roses. I also liked how solemnly you went over all of this. Good information covered meaningfully.

[@ninawatanabepark5612]

I just hope that's SOPA is fine now. Yedam and Jeongwoo are still there, uwu my babies I hope that they're doing good.

[@liham.608]

this is honestly disturbing. Imagine how horrified these students were after each of these "Events." The corruption in these institutions is baffling. I have lived in a corrupt society for 14 years since i was born before moving to the US. it is horrible. i had to come to the US because i wouldn't stand a chance in higher education without having money to bribe institutions. (This is a little unrelated but whatever) It doesn't feel so good when you know that you can't control your future just because you or your parents have "power." ANYWAY! I really wish the best for these students. I am glad there are changes towards the better.

[@AllisonakaSakura]

The fact that this was in my recommendation and it a year old....

[@MlleLysAna]

the whole principal and chairman story omg i know it’s a serious matter but i laughed so hard ! the more we discover about the principal the more things are getting weird omg

[@river1Nparadise]

Thank you for highlighting and responding to this issue quickly. I hope the students get the justice they deserve and the next administration will be more responsible in carrying out their duties!

[@Peaceisrighthereandrightnow]

Kind of real "Penthouse" Cheung A High School things?

[@bangtanmoosahu]

Yeah it is 😳

[@Jenna1394]

I always thought Korea’s defamation laws were awful. The idea that you can be sued for telling the truth, is scary. This is how many are able to abuse their power, even more so when the law protects corrupt people to “save face.”

[@seokjinisthebest956]

Isn't this insane .....like hugging people and skinship.....I feel bad for the kids

[@mingissilentlaugh]

DKDKTW Do you have any updates on this scandal? All I can find is info about the Garam scandal and that is not what I'm looking for. Has there been any change?

[@sallycapotosto6927]

I've watched Kdramas for years and these types of problems are always portrayed. I just assumed it wasn't entirely true to "real life", just like most American movies and shows don't depict reality. They 'enhance' reality for amusement's sake. So, you're telling us that Kdramas are basically true? Well, shining the light of truth on situations such as this is the best way to change them and I thank you guys for doing this. I'm really liking the way your "new" channel is going. Keep up the good work!

[@pinksugarcookies71]

This is very sad and greatly uncomfortable. I am glad that people are talking about this instead of brushing it under the rug. So much corruption in not only the music industry but education system too. I am glad these students spoke up.

[@parkmochimin891]

Not youtube who is suggesting this after a year 🙄 Why did you only recommend this now?! 🤦‍♀️ 💜

[@threem43]

I was in Korea for an exchange semester and I experienced this uncommon view of professional relationships as well. They way you phrased it was really accurate "worklife/student life as an extension of the private life". For me it was so uncommon to see the relationship between the professor and the students. He went out to eat dinner and lunch with his students and wanted to invite the girlfriends or boyfriends of his students. So that may sound like a friendly act to some people, but I feel the relationship between students and professors should be professional. Since the professor is the one to rate the exam and shouldn't be biased. That's were the relationship gets blurry and for students e.g. it gets harder to refuse work they are given by the professor even if it may be unfair.

[@Jenna1394]

Theresa R. Yeah, I don’t like the idea that you are expected to go. I went to an American college and our professors invited us to events all the time, and we could get extra credit for it. We weren’t penalized for not going though.

[@jennylalruatsangi3195]

I'd loooove to hear interviews from the idols who graduated from SOPA

[@janicebolosan119]

There needs to be a law to protect the kids!! I got so pissed off hearing all the allegations and so glad those kids got the cajones to speak up! Also adult chaperones that is not administration should be provided! There also has to be a line drawn somewhere!

[@bodkimalone]

guy with the hat:*laughs a lot* guy without the hat:*serious mode is on*

[@myram.2714]

bodki malone i was only listening to them talking while reading comments and upon seeing yours, i watched the two guys on the video and it irked me off seeing the guy with hat laughed his ass off while narrating the story. i don't understand what's there to smile or laugh about.

[@bodkimalone]

@@myram.2714 Well different people have different feelings towards things

[@assassincreed4068]

I don't find this issue to be funny! This should be a wake up call to all Koreans!

[@bodkimalone]

honestly I think what was funny to him was how stupidly bizarre the situation is and how stupid it is.

[@cryforhelp7270]

People also tend to laugh when they’re nervous, I don’t think he genuinely finds the situation funny or enjoyable in the slightest. I mean how could he lol

[@ayshathsana9316]

I was waiting for you guys to talk and explain more about this but as a student from an equally messed up ‘reputable’ Private institution, i kinda understood where they were coming from.

[@GoddessOfWhine]

Anyone who has watched the kdrama The Penthouse would not be surprised by what is happening at SOPA.

[@jaybutnotreally]

Only dismissed? They'll be in jail if they were in Australia. I remember a less severe case, about a teacher who had the job for over 50 years. And due to some small incident, he was put behind bars for 3 years...

[@shen7173]

Thank you for this video and for backing up. I bet it really means a lot for those brave students.

[@chandrashekra3162]

My school won't allow *Make up *Free hairs *Mobile/ laptop or any gadget *Snacks also sometimes *But* our teachers are so so protective ..omg . Like literally mother's ...even when we are out of school.but this shit omg how can they see theirs Students getting harassed and touched disgusting ..I thought korean schools will be social and cool .( But not all are corrupted may be) ....then realised. My Indian schools are quite safe( I don't know about other schools)

[@BTSArmy-if4jp]

yeah its much better here in terms of bullying and stuff , like when i saw those on kdramas i was like this kind of thing actually happen i was shocked

[@chandrashekra3162]

@@BTSArmy-if4jp .yes ,here in Indian schools we will get screwed ..if we bully anyone that's all

[@prarthanapathu2006]

I'm really happy that this is in my recommendation 😊

[@leandramacarthy]

When i first saw the video in my recommended stuff i got so shook, i feel so bad for the students, this school is so abusive omg

[@dangie7735]

The best video I've seen by you guys. Informative and activist like.

[@btsblackpinklexifoxat2906]

Why is there an event with alcohol FOR HIGH SCHOOL KIDS LIKE WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THIS SCHOOL why just why why must they do this . !!

[@imusedtoit]

They forgot Hyunjin 🥺

[@chiara9224]

And Yeeun🥺

[@mhhhminhmi8444]

Skz one year ago wasn’t famous jsckckvmvmcm AND THEY FORGOT I.nnie tOo:(

[@gilipollas6179]

and I.N

[@Hyunsahi99]

I am worried for Bang Yedam & Park Jeongeoo of Treasure YG Ent. , this two member of Treasure is Studying to this school, I'm hoping this two boys are safe and YG should know this ..

[@ygstan4everr353]

same

[@SkyGodKazuha]

Thank goodness Jungkook got 6 older brothers to guide him and him grounded. If Jungkook gets depressed, he got RM and Suga to guide him on how deal with it.

[@DesiBTS-Army1999]

I am into kdrama and Bts for least 2 years now...but such stories and such side of South korea hardly ever is mentioned, yeah it does appear too shiny and bright...but at the end its just a show...

[@jingcc0121]

WTF?!?! The image you see outside of Korea is completely different! I’m in the US and we see, beautiful, rich, conservative, “have it altogether” people and country. USA is also bad in so many ways. This is completely mind blowing and tragic. Hoping and praying for the best for the vulnerable in your society. May justice reign and may change come quickly. You young people have the power and voice through social media. Keep spreading truth and justice will be served and change will happen. Thanks for informing! You’ve got a new subscriber.

[@cathelr9604]

It is my 1st first time seeing this video about SOPA . Oh my, i was actually planning to study there in 2021 after middle school. Kpop artist and media encourage me. How was it now ? Edited: hope everything is okay now

[@nislilacs8421]

Please dont take a risk....I hope you find a better school

[@cathelr9604]

@@nislilacs8421 thank you i will ☺️ Edited: i think Hanlim is good too

[@wetinde]

So, has anything changed? It’s been a year

[@rarq1372]

Y’all should watch the K-Drama moment Of Eighteen. It’ll kind of explain all the corruption not only behind the Korean education systems but all the education systems throughout the world. It also focuses on the pressure and the hard times every student actually goes through. Such as Competitive Parents and Corrupted Principal.

[@nddragonze4016]

I'm watching the reality, unedited version of My Strange Hero.

[@channi_xx2894]

That school is so disgusting. I'm done. Yall toxic, corrupt and I'm happy it's improving. But changing the walls is not enough. Edit: just wanted to say I only came here for Jungkook but thank for opening up about this

[@promidoibori57]

U both are so honest and and confidence about what u have to say... I love you both and u both are being so real

[@nikandra76]

Is so funny how when this came up the press started to talk about Seungri and SBS manipulated JJY text to make people believe singer Lee was Seungri ( which court papers demonstrated it wasn’t him) this scandal was buried. They started focusing on Seungri and adding things he never did. The sheep’s went after Seungri and nothing happened to the culprits of Sopa and that actress that died. Those two scandals were buried.

[@lakshmis4173]

What's even more upsetting is that no one is ready to speak up and are normalizing this kind of ridiculous things.

[@_yaminiraj]

I don't want to go to Korea anymore😭

[@qonitaazizah8312]

This culture came from the old culture of slavery so it happend in many other country too. Even make them who don't have the power as their sex-slave. And its common in my country.

[@janinejay3423]

I wonder what the latest developments are with this case ? Cause I feel like it’s being buried with everything else currently happening and being exposed

[@Emma.Leclerc]

It takes actions like this to create change. The more people stand up against such injustice, not only in the school but also the entertainment industry, the faster change will happen that us very much needed. I hope more people gain motivation and confidence to stand up against this injustice. I hope this is the start of a new movement to an major improvement in the industry.