The Sinister Case of Open World Ent ‖ K-pop True Crime

[@nunyabusinessbro8527]

The thing that is getting to me the most is how some people are feeling more sorry for the male idols than the girls they SA'd and even excusing actions. 1. Testimonies were that the male employees were instructed to carryout these actions, not forced. We have no evidence as to whether they were displeased with doing what they did, only that they were told to. And 2. There is a moral bottom line. Even if they were coerced to do what they did, they still chose SA over losing their reputation and careers. Even in the case they were victims of manipulation, that does not excuse or trump the wrought actions carried out on those girls. Some of you need to reevaluate your moral standing.

[@gabdongipark]

I mean i can understand why you dont want to lose everything you worked for. However, this is not an excuse and a way to justify you wrongdoings

[@nunyabusinessbro8527]

@@gabdongipark exactly. R is one of the worst things you can do to another human. R culture is prominent in korea so im sure the employees were not all forced to do what they did either.

[@cmlkhf]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@enhaworld]

this is so insanely disgusting, i feel so bad for the victims that went through this all because they had a dream, that man should never be allowed to see the light of day again

[@xXkuroneko99Xx]

The Boss was one of my favorite groups and is what got me into K-POP and J-POP, it’s a shame I never hear anybody talking about them or even know who they are. The whole situation is just devastating and I hope all the victims in this tragedy are able to heal from these events.

[@jAyBCD1]

Did the the boss sing the legend. I remember a song or a group called the legend.

[@jAyBCD1]

Nevermind. The legend and the boss were two different groups.

[@iGotBulletproof-Insomnia]

I only knew one song by them, "Rilla Go," and I LOVED it so much, it was one of the first I was introduced to when I got back into kpop. Unfortunately, it's so hard to find their music these days, and they didn't have another release after that.

[@iGotBulletproof-Insomnia]

@@jAyBCD1 That was another group I really loved. I was so hurt when they disbanded.

[@jAyBCD1]

@@iGotBulletproof-Insomnia yeah

[@noni4315]

It is literally TERRIFYING that this is probably happening in several companies right now and we will likely never know about it. It could be happening to your favorite boy group or girl group. It could be happening to trainees that will debut in your future favorite group. It's so scary.

[@aspenmcnally1906]

Did he really on serve 6 years in prison? That doesn’t seem like enough for the crimes he committed

[@ilickgrandmas2854]

It would be 26 if he smoked a joint

[@kkochsongi]

At the time, I was a very big fan of both open world groups, it was such a massive blow to all of them and their fans. We relied on very vague cyworld updates from the members. The male singer in his 30s seemed to be a singer I found on the day of the news coming out I watched him clear out his cyworld in live time and he was being highly searched on Korean portals too. A lot of international kpop news outlets were purposely putting false information out to get more clicks, so it was hard to find correct information. To add to the final part, unfortunately Jang Seokwoo is out of jail now and runs a company called Jun Media, which is Open World Entertainment renamed. He/the company still owned the rights to the name Shinhwa up until not too long ago. However, as far as I'm aware Jun Media works as a company that provides services to entertainment companies rather than working as an entertainment company in itself.

[@gabdongipark]

The jooooke

[@lunanuna2093]

I just hope there will be more laws to protect minor trainees and i dols. and most of all, i hope they stop debuting minors. seriously, their age is getting lower and lower as the years pass.

[@paperwormscat9760]

I remember, After School were the ones who made me interested in k-pop back then, with that catchy song where they wore those marching band costumes and played drums. I have watched a good amount of your videos, and I think it is a shame how badly Idols are being treated by their companies.

[@scottietrademark]

I assume that the two idols that were arrested were okay with doing what they did and weren't victims themselves? That'd really be messed up on the police's side otherwise. I wish the police would come out with the perps' names. It's crazy that they get anonymity. Edit: that law that got him off from being charged with forcing the male idols.... semantics. That is so gross and I bet it's used more often than it should to be skirt the line of SA and the abuse of power... disgusting. These crimes 100% happen more often than we know about. South Korea and Japan both have a huge issue with SA and harassment. Even in the western entertainment industry, it happens. Kesha is a (sadly) great example of that. Powerful people love to abuse their power over others. You're a fool if you think otherwise. I just hope the laws in SK get stricter for the entertainment industry so this and other issues (like over working, not enough pay, etc) happen less.

[@suejunggg]

This is weird and disgusting, But I feel like more people like this aren't revealed yet (i mean people in the entertainment industry)

[@sheluvssmokedupeyes1]

Then we have to investigate every entertainment industry in every country because it all goes the down the same way

[@Fatima-mz6zu]

It is simply heartbreaking to see so many young trainees and idols trying to make a name for themselves and their groups only to be objectified and treated as toys to satisfied the rich and powerful of the entretaiment industry and society in general I just can't stop thinking of how many people have been intimidaded or bribed into silenced, fearing of losing their careers or their lives even, if they ever spoke about the disgusting things people like this CEO have done and said to them I hope Korea and the rest of the world do a better job protecting the people working in this industry

[@andredrw289]

Jesus this was just gross. That CEO should be ashamed of himself

[@kristi4113]

Jesus. If this isn’t the exploitation of power over employees, who are KIDS, then I don’t know what is.😵‍💫

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

I think I only heard of Open World Ent but had no idea about the company besides their name

[@stormrain6937]

I remember this going down at the time and it's shocking how forgotten it is by a lot of the kpop fandom nowadays. Like this was horrifying when news first came out and every update just seemed to get worse

[@gabdongipark]

Imagine being sa and then the industry turn its back on yoj rather the perpetrator. How violent is that, how is it still a thing

[@yakira2]

I wish you would do a podcast! Would love to listen to you talk about kpop drama all the time!

[@culamon52]

I remember hearing about this when I was still first getting into kpop. It's awful how disgusting people are in the world.

[@kazuhasgloves]

well, damn- this video must've been a banger to have been dropped this late! I respect it!

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Oh and I also heard they were a pretty bad company and might’ve also heard about the abuse that happened to the boygroups (without realizing it) but that’s about it

[@sk.m.subhani7888]

All those trainees bear so much pain cuz of him

[@aimee-hyj]

how is this shit real… absolutely insane. those poor trainees

[@dionne5440]

It’s 5am, I’m up early tomorrow but I don’t care I’m watching this! You’re the best midnight theories

[@me9981]

But...5am is early 😂 that would be early tomorrow

[@dionne5440]

@@me9981 I’m up early today but I just say tomorrow because it’s still night to me because I haven’t slept

[@ayyeeShivani]

God , I remember that I has quickly become an X5 fan when they had debuted. But then the truth bomb dropped and the disgust I felt towards this man was unmatched

[@apricot6443]

Thank you for always posting such great content 💕

[@calsrestarea]

Oh shit I’ve never been this early, gonna eat my lunch while watching your video!! And welcome back ✨

[@MidnightTheories]

enjoy your lunch! Thank you for watching 🔮

[@alexandramonet]

ty for another informative vid! looking forward to the next one!

[@KPopPoison]

If he didn't forcing the male idols who were truly reluctant to assault the girls should be considered as well. That's is fucked up. they should be held accountable as well but he definitely coerced them.

[@elmin82]

Those type of things makes me vomit

[@megansstallion818]

I'ma be honest I barley listen to k-pop but I LOVE your vids

[@MidnightTheories]

Thank you for watching 🔮

[@charlesk22]

Me too lol

[@emelianemone777]

me three.

[@solasluna192]

2:53 I'd hate to think The Boss and X5 members were forced by that monster through manipulation and scare tactics to hurt those poor girls. Evil seriously knows no limits. 🙁

[@kanelives609]

I understand your sentiment but in the end, everyone has a choice, and if your desire for fame is more important to you than not r*ping someone then you're guilty of your own actions. (Not attacking anyone but unfortunately, i think it's important to say)

[@nikkinnom]

@@kanelives609 it is very clear you do not understand what manipulation is and how it works

[@kanelives609]

@@nikkinnom i understand that if that happened there was probably manipulation at play, just saying there is a moral bottom line, and that manipulation can explain acts like this but not excuse them

[@nikkinnom]

@@kanelives609 again just showing you have no idea what you are talking about LMFAOOO just stop at this point it's embarrassing

[@kanelives609]

@@nikkinnom okay dude to each their opinion, I'm not here to argue But i think it's obvious that these situations are nuanced, not black and white, and to the people that were SA'd, the perpetrators will forever be their ab*sers, no matter why they did it

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Welcome back midnight 🔮!!!

[@ShaylaEnoch]

I really hope the new laws that are supposed to take effect later this year would help protect idols, especially minors! That company has to be the most disgusting company to date

[@menucafe]

eee i have two videos to catch up on im so excited C: C:

[@faerie9021]

DGNA & X-5...😭😭😭

[@lesleyblackvelvet7647]

Wishing that you can cover more stuff based on Chaennie Lisoo. One of the top-tier K-pop channels and one that specializes well in the kind of subject matter you are proficient at.

[@galaxy_kitten95]

I learned about this crime through her channel originally. Shame that she doesn’t uploads as much as she did before.

[@MissBrittneyofCourse]

I'll be honest I only made it half-way through this one. Just too much awfulness.

[@hanene227]

thank you for sharing this topic, I just hope you consider making your videos shorter in the future.

[@pigeonkakaww4666]

3:42

[@iGotBulletproof-Insomnia]

On the one hand, I respect the male idols having been arrested, it isn't necessarily the wrong thing to have done. On the other hand, if they had been forced to participate in assaulting or raping those other trainees for fear of their careers or personal lives being messed with, the men were also essentially raped/assaulted. The CEO should have been charged for each of the women and men he ruined for his own pleasure.

[@tkp97]

The CEO is an evil person

[@jenniekimchi5222]

🤢🤢🤢