KPOP Idols Cry Out to be Saved

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[@glubasuar7554]

Forget that they're idols. You do NOT treat human beings like that.

[@AikoFox]

Right. This is so sad.

[@courtneylee566]

PERIOT

[@leavemealone8229]

You have said it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JESUSISLORDforever888]

Glub Asuar They are NOT “idols” to me they are human beings who chose to work in the entertainment industry. I chose to be an RN. My younger sister and her husband chose to be doctors. My older brother is a pastor. My younger brother chose to work for a bank entering financial data. My older sister has her doctorate in nursing (APRN). See CHOICES we made in each profession/ job and there are RULES ON HOW WE SHOULD BE TREATED.....THAT RULE(s) should be consistent no matter WHAT line of WORK we are into and that includes these Kpop artists.

[@nightxlynxs]

Glub Asuar That’s what these K-Fans forget 😤😒

[@Cam-ff5yf]

This is not okay, male sexual assault often gets swept under the rug in place of female assault this needs to stop ✋

[@sastina6714]

This is disgusting 😟😐

[@monaliza7013]

To those who know about this issue. May I know what the CEO actually did to them? I am not aware of the ateen group so I searched them and I've seen they are men. And the CEO is also a man. How can he sexual abused/assaulted them? What did he specifically do with the guys? 😔 Thank you...

[@bleh6513]

@@monaliza7013 it was the CEO'S wife who did it

[@deadaccount7851]

Not to mention sexual assault in the kpop industry all together gets swept under the rug, so males in the kpop industry? Not only getting swept under the rug, but getting shoved in the closet

[@Annathecommenter]

Finally, non-SJW k-pop fans who actually care about men

[@issy9019]

I want them to make an age limit for trainees and being able to debut, some trainers are just children, I think it’s so wrong for them to be put in the type of situations that adults are in complete control over them. A 14 year old cant stop an adult doing anything

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

Issy Potts I agree and there should be an age limit as 14 is still too young.

[@issy9019]

Trinh Nguyen I was learning how life worked at 14 and figuring out wtf maths was, just feel sorry for them from missing out on teenage moments that they won’t be able to get back, you only live once and all that.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

Issy Potts I agree and know how that is as I never had a social life due to my strict parents when I was a teenager. I truly regret missing out on so much so I know what they are going through. Once your teenage years are gone they are gone for good.

[@ViolaPressley]

I agree. Someone needs to keep an eye on these very young people involved in the music industry, and those older as well. These people are often taken advantage of, abused and mistreated.

[@drinkwaternotalcohol]

BLINK in your area nah I think it should be about age. Half these underage kids are dressed up in sexual clothing on stage to please ppl. Some are forced to do sexual dances and sing sexual songs. Not only that what about their studies??? Kids miss out on their skool work and what if they do t even get to debut and spent all that time training? What then? They miss out on their whole childhood/teenage life and have to catch up. And if if they managed that, it’s still a lot of pressure being pushed on a young mind. This pushes mental health, it’s bound to have some consequence. I say if it’s ok with the parent of they r old enough then go for it.

[@Koakoa45]

I heard Korea media not even covering it. Also the company cancelled their contracts and are suing them for loses. Sad situation if true.

[@leinneyb8420]

Koakoa45 really? Where did u hear that?

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

Koakoa45 Yes things like this are hidden and swept under the carpet so it keeps on happening in the dark. Very sad indeed.

[@taesguccibag5661]

Koakoa45 what?!

[@scooterv736]

But it seems that the boys are questionable too

[@scooterv736]

@@samihoanekeuly2406 a korean commentary channel said that they're makin issue to escape their contracts, idk which side I should believe

[@UchihaDZoro-se9pc]

Kpop really has it's darkside.

[@LucasWIZONE]

I dont think this is a kpop only thing

[@UchihaDZoro-se9pc]

@@LucasWIZONE Agree. This happens everywhere.

[@makaylagrant873]

Yeah it just happens to be more aware of in the Korean industry than other industry cuz people are actually speaking up in Korea

[@Lunafreya_Nox]

@@UchihaDZoro-se9pc //yeah i cant deny that,, but me i think mostly in kpop industry...

[@alkan68]

The world is dark thats just it.

[@UchihaDZoro-se9pc]

The trauma that it will bring to the daughter as well.

[@vivlodia]

exactly...

[@natxon]

😭

[@shadowshinsen5309]

I would be afraid of my parents

[@realmothchu]

really? 6 young men were violated by one of their superiors and now have to see psychiatrists and you’re worried about the daughter??

[@emmahagen6535]

i’m sure that they’re worried about the members too! but it’s so traumatizing to whiteness your own mother sexually assaulting someone right in front of you

[@MidnightEkaki]

Sometimes I feel guilty about being a kpop fan because of this. I don't want to support an industry who does this. But at the same time I want to support young Koreans who have dreams of doing music because its difficult to make it in Korea as an artist. And if I stopped listening to kpop, it wouldn't change anything. What is needed is a push to force companies and the Korean government to make more changes in order to avoid this. If anyone has ideas it would be great if we could do something together. If we're able to send BTS to the Grammys Im sure we can do something more about this.

[@mousepumpkin7564]

This not just a kpop thing. You'll be surprised how many western entertainment industries sexually assualt minors. And many would just accept the assault because their brainwashed and desperately want to be an actor or singer etc. Their abuser is usually powerful in the industry. The industry can be digusting. Hopefully if more people bring light to abuse in Kpop then it bring stricter laws.

[@enfpflower5751]

Well if army can do a campaign to protect idols from harassment at the airport, I believe if we let aside our differences and hatred and if all mature kpop fans would work together we could all make a impact in the kpop Industry.

[@LieTown1996]

Just because a number of people do it, doesn't mean they should all take blame for it.

[@zaeah]

i really feel you there, you just read my mind there.

[@rachelle3974]

This is just so Heart breaking!!

[@elizabethbartels4121]

I have grandsons their age. It hurts my heart to hear this. If this were one of my grandsons, I would go to the ends of the earth to seek justice for him.

[@soullesswhalien6791]

Elizabeth Bartels that’s so pure❤️

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

Elizabeth Bartels I have nephews their age and would not let any sickos get away with abusing my nephews.

[@luvox1016]

@@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj *_I ......may......be at....... the same age as them and this is truly truly d.i.s.g.u.s.t.i.n.g DISGUSTING!_*

[@supershepherd]

Even if this is fake, we can't forget that these things really do happen not even just in the kpop industry.

[@senika]

I agree, to be honest I think this story sounds a bit fishy. And I'm not totally convinced that that specific event in the restaurant happened, but I'm sure that even if the members are lying about this, I'm sure they must be mistreated in some kind of way to make up this story....and as you said, this things do really happen in all entertainment industry.

[@supershepherd]

@@alyiv_ Well, you never know. Honesty idk if I would want this to be a lie, on one hand I don't want it to be that this did happen but then I wouldn't want it to be fake cuz then it would make it harder for people who really went through this to be taken seriously.

[@lunac548]

senika It can happen anywhere really. I was touched in class and there were 20 people in my class. They touched me quickly so that no one would notice. Maybe they were somewhere in the restaurant where it couldn’t be seen as well (like the back or maybe it happened while they were sitting down?) I don’t know but I don’t think they would lie about that stuff considering that they would really be hated on if they lied about being touched. If they didn’t like the company they would just leave rather than making up a story. Besides they would want to leave the company for a reason even if it was made up. I don’t know if that made any sense

[@lunac548]

senika Usually if someone gives too much detail on something (unless for police matters) they could be lying as people usually don’t explain everything as it can make them relive the moment or make them upset. But some people do it even when they’re telling the truth. I hope that people take the case seriously. I’m just worried, because it was a woman touching them, and if it were a man it would be taken more serious. I hope they don’t treat the case like that just because she’s a woman. It’s equally bad for each gender.

[@KisaTheGamerCat]

@Aalyiah Victoria sadly, peoiple lie about all sorts of things for all sorts of reasons. I'm not saying this group lied, just with out more information I wouldn't thoroughly back either side blindly. There does seem to be some fishiness in this particular story which makes me personally hesitant. That being said everyone knows this sort of thing not only happens in the kpop industry, but in most entertainment industries in the East and West. Hopefully more attention can be given to the issue and those that do cry wolf, dealt with severely, as it takes away from the real issue.

[@Pumpkin0_0]

Unfortunately, countless kpop idols and trainees lose their love of music for all sorts of reasons. Lack of sleep, lack of food, lack of pay, lack of being treated as human beings. It shouldn't even be "common" for idols to COLLAPSE while performing. I've been listening to Korean music for over 15 years and before idols were constantly physically and verbally abused, but there are still many problems today that they're facing. There should be LAWS put in place. Korean artists are still in these horrible situations because they're in a money-making factory that's bursting at the seams. No matter how long it takes, it will eventually implode and the whole system will shut down. A system with old values never lasts forever.

[@Thefirelordozai]

It's also the fact that it was all started by the government. They used a tactic called 'soft government' which instead of 'hard government' where, they'd enforce heavy law and demand from you, they'd draw you in with appeal and attraction. They started this, the least they could do is put rules and laws in place so that these talented human beings don't get hurt in the way they are. It's horrifying, they are loosing passion and their dreams because of disgusting people.

[@mixooh1839]

Changing the law will be painstakingly risky since they don't want to have any financial losses. if that would be the case, continuing the system would be arbitrary. Everyone has the need to feed their moral duality.

[@Thefirelordozai]

a r I hate how that’s true. Just as long as we can keep fighting for their safety. It’s such a weird concept for a government since we aren’t taught it when we are younger. There is so much we could improve on if we just had people know about this. We just assume every government works the same and move on.

[@mixooh1839]

It sure is. As much as I want to neglect the harsh truth about our society, I think it is better not to know the implicit functioning of each cultural infrastructure to its deepest core. Alas, if that would to happen, it will be menacing for sure; Dystopia. There is definitely a time for change, either good or bad.

[@Pumpkin0_0]

@@mixooh1839 They could do it like in my country and just apply it to everyone. In my country they passed a law recently that people cannot work for more than 8 hours a day, unless that involves extra hours that should be documented and well paid for. Of course, there are still places that go around that law here and there, but at least the ones that are registered and/or under the public eye have to follow that rule. At least idols would sleep more than 3 hours a day or even 5 hours a WEEK like it has been happening for certain idols. These companies got used to it and don't care that this is inhumane. Unless someone is prone for it to happen, it shouldn't be "easy" to collapse while working. Imagine what it took for them to collapse WHILE performing. This is modern-day slavery. I sincerely hope things change soon. With PSY or Highlight creating their own companies or fans insisting with the companies to feed idols and treat them better, maybe it will happen sooner than later. Seventeen were being abused by their staff before, but fans spoke out and now they're treated better, so at least the companies listen a bit more.

[@kisslaura]

The restaurant thing is very much believable. :( In japan - and at some places at Korea too - the higher priority customers (or for special occasions the average person does this too) book ROOMS mostly beforehand. In japanese restaurants rooms with a table - in a sushi restaurants traditional japanese rooms are very likely to be. They're for private meetings, to celebrate graduation or birthday, to have a romantic dinner etc. And I doubt that a ceo would eat outside one of these rooms.

[@fishythefish7984]

ohh i see

[@_bloomoon_]

I really hope PSY takes them into their company and gives them a chance to debut

[@mammoneymelon]

Psy is a whole king, taking care of everyone

[@arme8419]

Psy can’t take care of everything sadly

[@_bloomoon_]

@@arme8419 yeah, I know, but I just want them to achieve their dreams

[@aero-fw9os]

I'm 5 months late. Does anyone have any updates on what happened to A-Teen??

[@_bloomoon_]

@@aero-fw9os I was searching for an update too, but I couldn't find any I just hope they are ok now

[@monica0972]

Bruh I feel so bad for idols who suffer like that

[@a.j7781]

*It just got very real, I don't think it's related but some fans need to surpass the glitz and glamour. Some of them need to see the real things these idols go through, plus they need to not act blind to most of these situations.*

[@teeletammsaar3200]

ztravo

[@Hip.Username]

Delusional fans probably add to their stress I'm sure

[@cai0409]

I know, they really are just normal kids who get to live their dreams, not some robots who are only here to perform and make fans happy.

[@a.j7781]

Wookie *Exactly*

[@dkyeomz]

i doubt any kpop fan thinks it’s all glitz and glamour i mean cmon.... we know how fucked up it can get

[@Hermyoni33]

I think it's very brave of male trainees to speak out about sexual harassment. It's never stated that just because the restaurant was public that they weren't in secluded area. It's possible this was done enough out of the public eye that nobody saw. However, if the wife was doing enough for the daughter to take notice surely the CEO saw and why would he just let her touch a bunch of guys inappropriately?? Then this begs the question. What's going on in practice rooms, one on ones with management? I really hope this isn't brushed under the rug.

[@nekocookiee]

That’s what I was thinking! Some restaurants have secluded private dining rooms for important people or celebrities, all you have to be is rich enough to get one so a ceo of a company could easily book one for their dinner.

[@anushkabhatt1194]

Can you guys please tell me what this conversation is about?

[@martinmikkelsen8183]

​@@anushkabhatt1194 its the reason for the worlds extinction

[@suzyd0ll]

Umm a lot of Japanese restaurants have closed spaces, they give a lot of privacy specially big tables for companies ...

[@an_impasse]

Suzy Doll Oof.

[@femme_fatalist]

Japan does have a very big culture of sexual abuse being normalized that no one speaks out against. Women, idols, subordinates in companies... the power imbalance is insane.

[@BennyGoId]

+Suzy Doll especially*

[@iliketobake1146]

@@femme_fatalist Sexual abuse happens in Japan a lot but it's NOT the restaurant's fault that sexual harassment happened in their place. Do you use your brain? It was the CEO who did it. Why are you always connecting things ain't even related? Isn't the company Korean?? so Japan is bad but the Korean company isn't? 😂😂 There are closed spaces in restaurants so people can celebrate events or gatherings. It wasn't made for sexual abuse

[@seya-wl1uk]

@@iliketobake1146 she never said that Japan is bad

[@rraniazz4891]

They need a lot of help. This is just abuse. If I was a CEO I’d take them to my company. Train them the normal way. Debut them as fast as possible. Their living terrible lives for teens. #saveateen #JusticeForAteen

[@wishiwishi2132]

Yes you're right.

[@felina9187]

Rania Zynneera s a m e. I really wanna see the industry changing soon.

[@felina9187]

Love Hope yup ikr

[@itzy_r]

It’s very easy to just not abuse people. But it’s not easy to be a ceo . That company is disgusting tho

[@hni.limura]

YAS GURL!

[@meja388]

Thank you very much for letting me know this. I literally dont know that this happened. After watching this, i love how you made the video. You delivered the message very nice and i can feel the sincerity in your words. This boys just wanted their dreams to come true. I hope this situation will be handle very well and fairly. *Justice Will Be Serve*

[@KPOPJunkee]

Thank you so much! I'm glad this helped inform you!

[@CeralizaMotunrayo]

I am so proud of how far jiwoong has come. So glad he’s getting to finally live his dream.

[@OO-uz9yp]

You guys. This was jiwoongs ex group. He was never my pick but he's been through so much and I'm glad things will only get better for him now.

[@marjoreee5313]

So there is a group called The East Light which suffers from this kinda stuff. From the news, i heard that they were abused for doing wrong as a way of a “lesson”. This group is one of my favorite bands but finding out that they are going through this really kills me, especially as young teens my age. I hope that not only they will open their eyes to what their doing AND just caring the right way for their idols. We want our idols to be taken care of them.💜💜💜 Thank you for making this video to spread the awareness 💜 you probably have opened kcitizens eyes to what they go through in their company

[@lilyiannaevergloa3324]

I had the same idea as you also TheEastLight is a bit younger then Ateen

[@marjoreee5313]

Lee Meh yeah. It’s just frustrating that they work their butts off for us to listen and watch them, but they get treated like animals😑

[@dot7431]

Yeah I remember the first time I heard their song I loved it and then later saw what happened to them and it broke my heart.Most of them were minors

[@yaz6589]

Oh my God thank you so much I was about to make a comment but I wasn’t sure if it would be appropriate oh my god this made me so mad!!!!!

[@rimandriux]

Do you perhaps now what happened to them? I mean as an update? I haven't heard more news from them When I found out about them being abused my heart was broken, eventhough I'm not part of the fandom, no one should go though something like that And the same for ATEEN, I was literally crying because of how unfair this is It might not be proven true yet, but if it is, I hope the boys can get out of this and get some justice because they don't deserve that, I wish them happiness and hopefully they can pursue their dreams, whichever they are

[@musikwalker7914]

Kpop isn't unicorns and rainbows there is also pain

[@Hillary_Official_1]

That is so true

[@keisyaazzahra9495]

An ex member of ATEEN, Kim Ji woong was oart of 2 other kpop groups that was also abusing the team. Later on, he became an actor. This year, he joins Boys Planet. A event that is held by mnet to create a kpop group. Fortunately, he was in the debut line. The kpop groups is called Zerobaseone or ZB1..

[@iijohnjavierii757]

I feel guilty supporting K-pop because of idol's past and trainee life and those trainees who didn't make it to debut. I also feel guilty because we do not know what kind of people we are supporting. *K-Pop Has A Dark Side And It's Real*

[@ithinkiatejiminsjams1862]

I've been a kpop fan for three years and I used to think the idols lived similar to western celebrities (mansions, lots of money, etc), but I then realized how wrong I was. I honestly could never imagine living the life of an idol, i mean they are so overworked and have to keep quiet about how they feel. I mean they can't even do something as simple as controlling their appearance. That's not living. I really wish they could be more open about their mental health, how they feel, physically. But it's not like we can really do much unfortunately. Anyway, love your videos, kpop junkee

[@juu9827]

I think I ate Jimin's Jams Yeah, that’s exactly my thought! That’s why I keep getting triggered when I see people asking “You should be a Kpop idol” or “Why aren’t you an idol yet?” just because one is asian or korean and can sing or dance. I mean, Kpop industry is incredibly hard and even the most successful idols had it hard. Every single entertainments has their restrictions. Of course there are entertainments who treat their idols well, but I can’t imagine that any entertainment would let their idols dating right after debuting or being above normal weight for example. I mean, that is probably not too bad but it’s hard to rise up in Kpop industry and people judge about every single thing idols do.

[@ithinkiatejiminsjams1862]

Juliia M yeah you made some good points there

[@lizmagixmusic]

its a global issue in the music industry not just in kpop. look to artists like k$sha and Kerli for example

[@ithinkiatejiminsjams1862]

Liz Magix yeah that's true. The music industry is just not the best

[@kurtcometa4818]

Hollywood maybe has a similar dark side as kpop industry. In hollywood there are a lot of sexual predators, pedophiles, drug addicts, etc but they don't reveal it on media but we all know they have it in there so the kpop industry is no exception. I can feel there a lot of same toxic people in the industry. This is the side where they dont talk about thats why a lot of young people tend to dream of being a celebrity and not aware of the ones controlling these agencies.

[@sooyoungz]

If this is true, then this is absolutely heartbreaking...as someone who’s been through sexual harassment before I can imagine how horrible and traumatized they must be. I will absolutely keep up with this story and these boys. It’s too important to ignore. These are real PEOPLE and I’m shocked I haven’t heard about this until now...nobody (that I follow anyways) is talking abt this.

[@moniesworld8468]

I hope both of you alright

[@MegaAnubisxD]

Finding this back after all these years doesn't make the pain any less difficult. One of them (Kim Jiwoong) currently debuted in one of the most famous debut groups of the year. Before ATEEN, he'd already been through a similar experience, yet he pushed through to do what he truly loves. I can't even imagine how difficult it has been for all of them, but one thing is for sure, they did not deserve this! Nobody does! Sadly, even though we make these things public it won't help. There will always be people who experience things like this, be it in the world of K-pop, acting or anywhere else (around the world).

[@NightxLion]

Today there was an announcement, that the group won the trial after 5 years!

[@justincanartt]

It’s upsetting that things like this happen and this is definitely something that needs proper attention. I still can’t wrap my head around this but I hope these boys can keep safe.

[@jamiericalde7054]

justincanartt i know

[@aonespinky7077]

If this is true I hope the members get justice

[@lazyunicorn1305]

“We don’t know, if it’s true or not” Guys, they’re telling these things not just for fun. I am a Kpop-fan, but at this point... I really don’t know what to say. Sexual harassment is disgusting and harassing people at such a young age, who actual have dreams, makes me want to fly to Korea/Japan and save these lost souls. I hope they are getting help soon and I also hope, that they learn to live with this horrible experience.

[@ifbadwhypretty]

There is a member named King who was once a member on INX under the name of Jinam. When he was in this group, their company makes them pay for their makeup and clothes and they later filed a lawsuit to cancel their contract. After the disbandment, I can't believe King would go through another problem again. I hope they get their justice and I hope their CEO and his wife will face the consequences. #JusticeforATEEN

[@farwa83]

King is back ❤️ I followed him since inx and it was so heartbreaking I thought he would never debut again after that but he’s back now and im so happy that he has another chance

[@DeeFightingDreamer]

the second I hear about Wakeone mistreating ZB1 I am flying over to Korea to get Jiwoong out of there. I'm not letting him go through that stuff for the 3rd time.

[@sanayacruickshank9775]

I was always very suspicious about the Kpop industry because it seemed shady to me. I will always love the artists because most of them are the victims #JusticeforATEEN #JusticeForIdols

[@hachi8006]

I bet the one dislike didn't even watch the video. Like wtf

[@ithinkiatejiminsjams1862]

Shaimaa Hammett ikr I was gonna comment about it

[@hachi8006]

@@ithinkiatejiminsjams1862 lol sorry

[@ithinkiatejiminsjams1862]

Shaimaa Hammett haha it's fine

[@rithikamandipati7059]

The other dislike was probably becuase the person was crying and couldn’t see propo

[@moonw624]

People just hate and hate is why most terrible things happen.

[@ab6ixblindforloveismyultja641]

This doesn’t just happen to kpop. It happens in kdrama (even resulting in some famous suicides). And it happens in the entertainment industry worldwide.

[@tannuremelina7279]

This is truly disgusting, the trauma those 10 members will forever carry is just heartbreaking. I hope justice is done and that they get psychological help. Their youth has been completely taken away. Honestly the kpop industry can be so nasty and horrifying sometimes

[@2twst4u]

As a parent, no “job” is worth my child going through that

[@eaglechild4661]

Shy Choongmoon Right, but you don’t have a say as soon as they turn 18.

[@hamsoka5571]

I'm so glad you finally talked about it. Ever since I've heard about this I've been upset there isn't much buzz around it. I wish nothing but happiness for these boys and hope other people will speak up too.

[@mezrcy]

Why in the hell did someone dislike

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

KINKYMIN Maybe it is that stupid CEO and his evil wife that did this?

[@xXPurpleLoliTranceXx]

Probably cause they're working for these horrendous companies

[@babiesmilk2771]

All those bad companies

[@dyosae]

This may sound stupid but maybe they disliked bcs they dislike whats happening with the idols?? idk

[@randomperson1714]

Maybe they think that this is fake.Or the hate k-pop in general.

[@pau_6486]

I sometimes feel guilty of being a kpop fan and after hearing this I want to support every group. Don’t care if they are still trainees, are about do debut or are already sometime in this business, I want to support every single one of them so that they’ll finally will be treated correctly. Everyone that likes kpop for a longer time will be confronted with the dark side of it and everyone is shocked. We are a huge community of fans , of fans of Kpop. If you just like one group or more then 10 , it doesn’t matter. We should fight and wake up the company’s to treat there idols/trainees properly. There all human beings like us and they should be treated like that.Who’s with me 🤘🏻😔🎗🎗🎗

[@rithikamandipati7059]

Honestly there is so much wrong with society and the K-pop community. I hope that 2019 will be a year for these idols to open up about their personal struggles and abuse ect.

[@arthuryan3577]

Sun Shine You know things like this happen in every industry right? Its even depicted in movies too.

[@rithikamandipati7059]

Arthur Yan yes but I am also talking about idols not being able to date and not a lot of things happen in the other industry’s. They still happen tho and u r right about that

[@LieTown1996]

it's not just the k-pop industry, they arrested a CEO for molesting and abusing underaged trainees. sentenced to only 5 years of prison. The deeper issue is the Korean government has been trash on punishment for decades. There's been alot of other cases of people charged for doing things to a minor and only given a few years.

[@milflover6203]

I wrote a five page paper about the issues in the kpop industry and why the artists should have legal regulations protecting them. Edit: As much as I’d love to send a link would it be cool if I added y’all onto the paper in google docs?

[@KPOPJunkee]

That's awesome! I think so!some like a union would be a good implementation!

[@daniisnotok]

Can I have the link to it because it would be awesome to read it, and see someone else's point of view on this issue.

[@leilagrace4898]

Wow I wrote a similar essay for my English class recently!

[@PureHoneyBoo]

I wanna read about that

[@lilneri88]

please link it soon

[@marinelassourreuille3019]

It's a horrifying situation but honestly I'm not even surprised. I lived in Korea for a year and when you just hear about it through kpop and drama you always think korean culture is similar to your culture. But that's not true... Korean culture can be very dark and damaging and things like being groped in a public space be it for a man or a woman is finally quite common. This whole situation reminds me of what happened a few monts ago with the Seoul School of Performing Arts. Let's raise awareness on this subject and show our the support to the victims ! They are not alone and if they fight for what they think is true and fair they will make it out !

[@SolitaryCroneWiccan]

AND I STILL SAY JONGHYUN SUICIDE HAS "A LOT" TO DO WITH "THIS"😐

[@najmomohamed8768]

NailahOneWho Succeeds yeah, I cry don’t mention this .

[@mo--by6zw]

Possibly :(

[@yerielking9722]

With what?

[@raoreok3032]

NailahOneWho Succeeds *tear drops start forming*

[@alperry02]

Whoa.

[@inhalesandsprite-8759]

I really feel terrible for the members of ATEEN and anyone else that has experienced this sort of thing. I hope that in the future, there are a lot less occurrences of this and that trainees can feel comfortable speaking out about these kinds of things. Overall, I just hope that such horrible things stop happening, because NO ONE deserves to be touched in a way that is uncomfortable to them, and NO ONE should feel like talking about their experiences will have a negative impact on their future.

[@motherhoodsbeauty9279]

and sprite do CEO wife go to Jail? if not than why?

[@maidarlindear]

It's awful that terrible things like this happen constantly in life and we can do much about it except spreading the word! Thank you for bringing this into attention and let's hope that, if it is true, the boys get their justice just as the chances of this happening get slimmer! 💜✨

[@heidyc2300]

i don’t find it hard to believe that this happened in a public place. it happens to people a lot more than some would think. for example it would be in bars, clubs and even at school. literally almost all my friends were assaulted at places where it was easy to be caught, hell even i got assaulted in my own home with my family in the next room. i know it’s also a long known saying “innocent until proven guilty” but i am firmly against this. when i told my family about my assault even my own mother didn’t believe me. i know it may cause damage to the accused but imagine the damage the actual victim would feel if no ones on their side. not only that but there is STILL a huge stigma around boys actually being sexually assaulted and i hope ATEEN will stay strong as they go on! ❤️

[@mariaann7721]

I dont like the *kpop trainee system* . It just takes away half of their raw talent and manufacture them into soulless beings where they are supposed to execute whatever the company demands. Entertainment companies ,with the exception of few, only care about profit . Music has been so industrialized that it is used solely for popularity. There is no other genre other than *pop* that is focussed in this industry (Even tho there are some but it is mostly overshadowed). There should definitely be some changes to kpop...

[@jakiezi9270]

I've heard alot about this and it angers me soooooooo much. I really hope they get the justice they deserved. I am disgusted. They are all so talented and don't deserve it. If this is just for publicity or for them to get out of their contracts, this isn't a way to do it. Either way this isn't right. They need and deserve justice. #JusticeForATEEN

[@DeeDee-mb2zk]

This made me almost cry 😢 I hope this can be figured out quickly and the boys don’t get hurt anymore

[@Ahmali05]

I hope all of them are happy now. Congrats to Jiwoong btw.

[@cdddfhg]

One of the ateen member has debut in a successful group and he has gone Thu so much. I hope others are doing well

[@rivervixenjams9730]

Its internally sad that different trainees or groups or even soloist potentially go through this and we possibly don't know about it. It disgusts me that there are people out there who do this to young kids. Kids that only want to follow their dreams only to be faced with this. I hope whatever it is ( minor or serious ) it stops. It's just like this group called Eastlight. The members ( who were or are minors ) were abused by their music producer and a few others and was made by the CEO to be quiet about it. Which caused them to do so in Hope's of debuting until the leader of the group filed a lawsuit after telling his parents ( I'm pretty sure I got some of the story messed up, please correct me if I'm wrong ) So I can see where a lot of fans would jump to conclusions ( if this isn't serious at all....if) But I believe the more people talk about it, the more we know ( like you said ) and I can only pray that they are okay from now.

[@callmemaximillian7772]

This topic send chills down my spine, but it is interesting Please give us more information when you get more info And we would like to help them if we can, is there a way?

[@KPOPJunkee]

Spread the word and share it with other Kpop fans! If you don't wanna make your own post about it, share this video -- that's what this video is here for :)

[@lunabtxt]

everyone!!! if you havent noticed, there's more info about them now and 5 of them were supposed to debut in a group B.i.t but it has been months and there is no new info on them, i am so sad, their lives are literally being wasted- all this is doing is giving them more stress :( they have an ig acc,,, where they haven't posted since dec 2019, please check it out at least the company will know that people are there and to focus on debuting them

[@kj_achtung4718]

Even though this was back in January, I didn’t know about this. I hope those people rot in jail forever and never come back. Also how come when a female is sexually assaulted, word gets around fast but when a male is sexually assaulted, not many people know about it??

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

KJ_ Achtung I find it sad that a number of people think only women can get harassed and males do not. I think it is because they believe the males are the stronger gender so that cannot happen to them. How wrong can they be? Sexual harassment can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender or any other factors. Sadly some often get away with it if they are in a high position and have money just like the wife of the CEO. But karma will bite her and anyone bad back sooner or later. What goes around comes around!

[@polybabes950]

So many kpop idols go through so many things just to get to reach their life-long dreams.

[@raaeeeluvs4198]

there are lots of problems with the kpop industry, but people seem to just turn the other way acting as if they don’t exist. kpop is great but it’s not all glitz and glamour.

[@dayanarasantos4146]

Many Kpop Idols loose their love for music and Dance for what been happening to them and if this continues than there could be a big problem and I give all my love and support to those trainees #JusticeForATEEN🖤🖤

[@bluebutterfly5062]

People can make all kinds of comments about whether or not all this really happened, but the bottom line is these idols are most definitely abused and taken advantage of just because they are expected to "do anything to succeed" These kids have dreams and those who can make those dreams come true need to *STOP* exploiting them

[@just_xdinary]

This is literally the saddest thing and it hurts my heart so bad. They don’t deserve this at all🥺😫😖😭😭

[@beasamson2736]

This is unfortunately the dark side of the Kpop industry that most people either choose to forget or choose to ignore. Thank you so much for spreading awareness and educating everybody with your fair and unbiased points. Loads of love for you Kpop Junkee💜💜💜

[@KPOPJunkee]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you appreciate it!

[@SamsSweetLife]

I'm so pissed at the kpop industry, not just because of this but to a lot of other stuff. I'm sick of it. It makes me wanna barf

[@moonlightpaw5868]

Also sometimes people keep quiet after they being sexual assault secret is that they don’t want to be know as the victim by the world.

[@sailorboar]

Please don’t bring up about being first, this is serious.

[@Sadaaaaf]

Ignore them.

[@nayirodriguez6278]

Second

[@savagesstar]

Third

[@arthuryan3577]

If you let things like this bother you on youtube then its not gonna go well.

[@lei5402]

Fifth

[@ellacarter312]

Thank you for this video. I love Kpop and probably always will, but stories like this make me wonder if it’s the right thing to do to keep supporting it. The abuse of idols really needs to stop and they should just be allowed to make music.

[@KPOPJunkee]

I understand exactly what you mean and I think we've all had this conflict. but maybe instead of shunning the whole industry, we shun the people responsible, otherwise you'd be staying away from everything.

[@asdfghjkl-oo7lv]

Not every idol is having it this hard btw. Look at BTS their company treats them right and I know there are other agencies like that.

[@Ateezwooyoung]

asdf ghjk how do you know that? Tbh you can’t be sure about anything when it comes to kpop and abuse, sexual harassment and even rape is not that uncommon. Also a lot of things are happening which we in the western world world deem as sexual harassment, which in Korea is seen as normal. Just look at the recent hello counselor controversy, not many people in Korea were outraged unlike people in Europe, America and Australia... sexual harassment is not the same in the western world and Korea, Japan or China... people here would freak out, if the father would even touch his sons private parts, in Korea it’s almost normal.... and this has to change, together with other things like how korean treat mental health issues...

[@sanakim8770]

@@asdfghjkl-oo7lv well not really....BigHit isn't the good sweet company we all belive trust me

[@asdfghjkl-oo7lv]

@@Ateezwooyoung I'm just saying there is probably some good companies out there. I had a friend who works with one (yes he isnt an idol) but he has told me they treat him and his coworkers well.

[@assaltshaker6746]

I'm no KPOP fan, but I feel really concerned about ATEEN. I wish more people could see this video and set their favorite idols free.

[@cupquake2635]

I really hope that everyone who has gone through something like this gets justice. No one should ever go through this regardless of gender.

[@toothbrush27]

They are human too

[@toyou4944]

This is so heart breaking, can’t believe it’s real. I’m speechless, though I want to fully support ATEEN! They - or any other kpop group or trainee, shock deserve this

[@avalane179]

It is so horrible that ATEEN has had to go through what no one should have to go through. But I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this video, supporting them and raising awareness about this, and for making other supportive and informative videos about similarly horrible events that have happened, from idols being mobbed to idols being hated on by antis. Speaking of that, I would like to suggest that you and anyone else coming upon this comment who really wants to help remove these horrid things from the K-Pop industry to look into Idols' Rights Defenders. IRD is a movement that is working to get rid of these things and to raise awareness about what happens to K-pop idols that we, as fans, don't always see or know about. One day, IRD hopes to truly be able to drastically change the K-pop industry and the fate of idols. Founded by an 18 year old French medical student who didn't like what was happening, now IRD has over 200 supporters, all who are K-pop fans wanting to make a real difference. I hope you will maybe consider joining it or maybe just researching IRD and seeing what it stands for.

[@supercloudstar4906]

I was a trainee for Sm the never sexually abused us but they did mentally and physically it was so draining to the point i fainted i only had 5-6 hours of sleep and classes each day 1-2 hours each class and I finally broke and left to go back home and go back to schooling, I forgot they also only pay you 500= 5 Canadian dollars and barely surviving

[@kakashi1830]

SuperCloud Star did you have to pay their debts back?

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

SuperCloud Star Sorry to hear about that and did you have to suffer any consequences for leaving like paying back any debts? It is sad and happens all over the world. Sadly not many make it big so they can enjoy the fate and fortune that comes if you are lucky to make it big.

[@stopcomparingeverythingtob6378]

Only 5-6 hours sleep ? Lmao I have like 3 but ig that’s a choice for me

[@christabellemartin4745]

This is sick I hope Ateen gets the justice they deserve. I will share this as much as I can and I hope the people reading this will do so to. #JusticeforAteen

[@euphoricyoongi]

This is sad...I hope they get justice ‼️‼️

[@Prisy13Kuno13Deidara]

tbh, i wouldn’t be shocked if those rumors and accusations were true. kpop idols are treated very badly and taken advantage of. sometimes i just wanna hug them and protect them from all evil 💖✨ stay strong

[@lilsistabear]

Thank you for bringing awareness to this...it breaks my heart that so much happens no one knows about. And it is NOT okay. My heart goes out to these young men, && others in or out of the spotlight that go thru any form of abuse. I stand with you. Please stay strong.💜hugs from ArizonaUSA💜

[@ahmiyahjohnson3299]

I literally like cried poor boys 😭❤

[@standreamcatcher2371]

Okey. I didn´t know about this, and It really shock me. In some parts, it seems legit, because, Why this boys will try to savotage there chances of debuting? It doesn´t make sense and it could be a stupid move. But, in other part, It really makes me doubt that the CEO wife did it in a public place as a restaurant, with a lot of people around theme (and also, the message in there instagram. It doesnt make sense that they have the power to enter there official account as a group). In some parts I´m also thinking; It could be possible to be just a promotion thing? , to make people look this group and have some atention, but that doesn´t make sense either. In any way, this needs to be investigate, if it´s true or false just police and a good investigation will determinate. This needs to reach atention , not just because the case itself, but rather because of what this means and the really big problem that this determinate in the kpop industry.

[@user-uv3fs1of4h]

there are private rooms in a lot of restaurants, so i don't doubt it

[@standreamcatcher2371]

@@user-uv3fs1of4h That was what I was thinking, but , that they have control of there social media? That really made me doubt, but, still, needs to be investigate. Its not that I have the security or the power to say that there testimone isnt true (because I also have my suspicions that it is true) but it could be great if they have a suspect, like, the daughter or someone else.

[@standreamcatcher2371]

@@user-uv3fs1of4h Also, sorry for my bad english

[@gracejay99]

I mean they only need to get the password to the account once to post a picture or something from their own device and then change the password so their manager or company doesn't have access anymore. Or a manager could have felt bad for them and given them the password, we don't know what happened but it's not that hard if you think it through.

[@user-uv3fs1of4h]

​is it an official account though? but also, i tend to believe this kind of things since it's pretty hard for victims to speak up and even if it wasn't true, i prefer to believe the trainees since they are the most vulnerable, but that's just me. i think we are all aware that this cases are real and it is a nice thing to put it out there in this kind of video, so that more people get to know about it and empathize

[@amp-le4699]

2 years later and lots of people still don't know this happened. I hope they're okay.

[@hoperene4140]

I hope this spreads :( thank you for sharing this

[@mariastamps1838]

They deserve better

[@thaliakim4226]

I honestly don’t think anybody would make up something like this, I wish them the best 💖

[@nishikisluciouslocks1306]

Thank you for talking about this. Like i couldn’t find anything about this and it was frustrating that big platforms and platforms in general weren’t talking about this. Thank you.

[@kimikar2494]

That's a whole DARK SIDE of K-pop entertainment.... We think they are always adored and cared but we never know the truth behind their smiles.... The thing that got attention was that even the daughter of the Company's investor begged to stop! Gosh! I want total justice! We all want that #JusticeforATEEN Thank you K-POP JUNKEE for talking about it. #JusticeforATEEN

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

kimi kar It is not just Kpop but many entertainment industries are like this. Many are afraid to speak up but if they do, they get a lot of backlash so many choose to remain anonymous like in this case by getting their faces blurred out. I am sure many of us have heard many stories about this through the years but it is just that some just do not believe it or just do not know what to do about it.

[@kimikar2494]

@@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj you are totally right! I just hope everything goes back to normal and everyone can lead a respectful happy life

[@mochi_latte4279]

This made me cry this needs attention #JusticeForATEEN

[@longbeep7663]

I hope for both sides of the lawsuit this situation gets solved in a truthful manner of that makes sense. Whether the allegations are true or not I hope the whole situation gets a strong conclusion so we are not left wondering

[@jessa9877]

It's not a " public" restaurant. In Asia, you have more private rooms in restaurants for rich ppl. So their story is believable.

[@leahmarie2108]

Thank you so much for making this. I appreciate how much thought you put into this and all of your videos, how carefully you choose your words, and consider every option. Thank you. I hope we can all band together and let everyone know that we won't let this go and that we demand justice, whatever that may look like.

[@KPOPJunkee]

That means a lot that you notice and appreciate that! And thank you!!

[@isabell7239]

Thank you for talking about this, many kpop fans aren’t really discussing this and it really hurts my heart ❤️

[@lizs.8611]

I was bawling when I found out, I could NEVER wish this upon ANYONE. I wish all the best to my babies.

[@shaniaturner7571]

What entitles someone to do something like this to someone? Nothing. #justiceforateen

[@aliceruss04]

Thank you so much for spreading the news, whether what people thinks, it must be spread,, regardless thank you🤧😭🙏

[@SonoNariFiorewithGrace]

I hope this ain't real, it's upsetting to think that woman thinks she has the "right to do whatever she wants" just because she's one of the people in charge of their company when she should consider how her action is harmful this sitch sounds very questionable and sketchy but hopefully she apologizes and repents if it's true because no one needs to be treated that way it just makes me sick

[@MiraSsera]

Even if this isn't real, stuff like this still happens off cam and it really makes me sad

[@SonoNariFiorewithGrace]

@@MiraSsera yes people don't pay attention to importance of respect and things need to change hopefully people can do better to not mistreat others and to learn from that

[@minsuag7660]

They honestly deserve better.

[@E-Gray]

whoa! this was so eye opening! so glad it was in my recommendations XX keep it up

[@oliviamegantelford8838]

THIS WAS ON MY RECOMMENDED IT IS GETTING SHARED AROUND! Also I’ve never watched one of your videos but I’m totally subscribing now this was heartbreaking

[@sunlight.5175]

You really should subscribe. I love watching his videos. He’s kind :)

[@prodtwice8651]

Ill cry with them (:

[@mrtutus23able]

Ateen should go and sign to Psy's new company.

[@arme8419]

Psy can’t handle every issue people have sorry

[@codebrker24]

PSY has recently come under scrutiny himself about his company. Sometimes I think it's other CEO/companies who "drop"info so as to do away others from forming companies or for Talent to leave and join companies. Some companies are fronts for illicit behaviors.It definitely needs to be cleaned up whatever the case.

[@joadydujali6058]

Or they can sign to Zenith Company.. a company that debut/created Zstars. To continue their journey to become idols and inspire youngs to be brave.

[@adabellepek2946]

feels bad to only see this now after a year since you posted this video . but i just wanna say , tys for helping them bringing this issue to the awareness for other fans . also , WELL SAID !!!!

[@QQ-hq7sv]

guys!! if you havent noticed,there is info about them now and 5 of them were supposed to debut in a group named b.I.t since 2019 Please go check them out!