TRAGIC IDOLS Who SUED Their Agencies

[@KPOPNook]

The backstage might not be as fancy as the center stage 🙁 which case intrigues you? For us.. we still feel sad about JYJ and B.A.P, the lawsuit impact really hit hard at the peak of their career. Of course.. the other idol’s case are as impactful and sad by its own.. especially when it involves abuse such as TRCNG and OMEGA X cases. Would you like us to make an in-depth video about any of these cases? Let us know on the comments below! - Heyaa, busy Kpop Stans! head to our other videos for more KPOP News and Practical recap to feed your inner K-pop stans, we did all the hard work compiling the facts and jam-packed it into 12min video! (You’re welcome! 😉) Introducing ZEROBASEONE: 5th Gen’s MONSTER ROOKIE!! (ZB1) bit.ly/3KQ9Kdw Lisa EXITS YG? Woonyoung's COLOURISM Issue? SKZ ASSAULTED by Sasaeng! Jisoo is DATING! bit.ly/3KFhsqV 2023 KPOP Comebacks & Debuts That Will SHOCK You! (JULY) 🔥 bit.ly/44ZqJlk 🤔WHY their controversy got so BIG ? FIFTY FIFTY's Meteoric Rise EXPLAINED bit.ly/3YaAHy4 👀KPOP UNSEEN: Jennie’s DECLINING Health | FIFTY FIFTY’s Betrayal?? | LOONA’s Legal SAGA | GD LEFT? bit.ly/44zodSv We aim to deliver value to the busy kpop stans who would like to stay in the know though they might not have that much time! You can be busy with other life stuffs while still enjoying Kpop! (Well aren’t we all are 😉) Subscribe to our channel here: bit.ly/3JOOxjG and Let’s spread the joy of K-pop!! 🇰🇷🥳

[@joannebaker4925]

It seems to me that SM Entertainment have a history of mistreating their idols. Why is the industry 😕 allowing this to continue. These young people bring great joy to many,but are abused and misused for their talent and desire to perform. The sad thing here is that these Entertainment companies seem to pay these idols miniscule wages, while they get a bigger cut of the profits while holding these idols hostage and working them to the bone.#Agregious #Despicable.

[@KPOPNook]

it is upsetting indeed how there are cases like these happening.. 😞

[@atinyarmy4407]

Yep Google it. SM makes 90-95% so most SM artist barely get paid. And when Nct promotes as a whole group imagine them splitting it 20+ ways. Some of them also have 12yr contracts

[@KPOPNook]

🤯🤯🤯

[@LadanLadalamo]

Sm entertainment mistreating their idols isn't something surprising sadly☹️

[@KPOPNook]

their name does constantly shows up throughout the video.. 🤔

[@Pocahontas2000sg]

@@KPOPNookIsn’t Shinee under SM Entertainment?

[@KPOPNook]

⁠@@Pocahontas2000sgyes they are

[@thomas60274]

The main thing I'm learning lately from this KZbin rabbit hole of kpop mistreatment videos is that SM has the worst conditions and most agressive managers.

[@KPOPNook]

😞😞

[@ragray3233]

Typical of a toxic industry it’s down right criminal on how they’re treated!…And why not sue those money hungry vipers someone has to bloody speak out on their behalf,how can there not be a judiciary on their behalf I certainly would like to think that my child was being respected for his/hers efforts and being paid what they’re worth,I praise these young talented artist for making waves and making the industry stand up an listen,we the fans are 100% behind you all..

[@kimberlyvuong6396]

Cbx is suing sm entertainment exo we are one

[@KPOPNook]

the lawsuit did settle so quickly compares to the previous lawsuits by other artists🤔

[@R0VERKAI]

Let's don't call it a settlement. We all know it was a one sided statement from SM and there is No official statement from CBX side. Besides, the lawsuit is still going on because FTC is having an investigation in 4 major companies right now. The battle is still going on.

[@KPOPNook]

interesting point of view! 🤔

[@mariajesna]

If this is happening in China then the west would only be highlighting and demonizing these agencies for the points that you highlighted. Yet media has turned a blind eye on such dehumanizing aspects of the agencies in Kpop. I am a big fan of the kpop groups but not of their system. Many artist are badly treated and many of the artist are depressed ...

[@KPOPNook]

The brighter the light, the bigger the shadow.. 🎭

[@filomenasantos2478]

Traducion ...portuguese plase...

[@DP-co6qx]

West don’t care about exposing their own entertainment industries because that will destroy west reputation and market values.

[@onytha99]

IM SO PROUD STAN THE RIGHT GROUP A.K.A SEVENTEEN 💎... WHERE THE GROUP AND FANS ARE THE BOS AND CEO.. Scoups (interview) : "I dont care if this allowed or not but i already said this before..we 100% knew where this company come from, for me the members MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE AGENCY" --agency ( dont spoiler ) also Scoups in the 1st day caratland ( fanmeet concert) "AGENCY TOLD US TO KEEP QUITE BUT YOU GUYS KNOW IM NOT OBIDIENT TYPE RIGHT?? CARATS WE WILL CMBC 2 TIMES THIS YEARS APRIL,AND OCT" Pledis trying to make replica SVT RINGS news about 9pm as merch ..carats fight for it and at mid night Pledis apologize to carats ... IN PLEDIS BELIEVE OR NOT SEVENTEEN CARATS ARE THE BOSS☝

[@KPOPNook]

Like them lyric says: we build a building from Basement UP! 🫡

[@onytha99]

@@KPOPNook exactly. The 8 respon a carat who felt sad cuz she cant get his PC "WHY SAD...I ALREADY SAID THIS BEFORE RIGHT??? JUST PRINT IT BY YOURSELF !! " Im pretty sure only svt members whose dare to act like ths. 💙💎

[@02jaey_un]

this has made me rethink my choices of going to kpop school

[@1Skorpia]

Not worth it. 1. The debt you accrue. 2. Odds of you making it are small. 3. Even if you debut you have to pay everything back. 4. .mental and physical trauma. 5. Insane stress. 6. Missing your family . 7. Having no time off. 8. Ruthless criticism from fake fans. 9. Bullying. Learn solid career first. One that you can transfer to another country. Just in case. 😊

[@jx86xj]

.........against SM entertainment.

[@rynakinggpodcast]

These ceos are cruel

[@KPOPNook]

Lots of idols said that there are so many dodgy entertainment companies in SK..

[@Lafilledlapluie]

Music industry is very exploitative if you don't know your rights or are young. I do have to say there is a layer of stereotyping with how exploitation is discussed regarding East Asian music industry compared to the under reporting in the Western music industry. That being said SM entertainment need reform

[@KPOPNook]

Esp since the trainees mostly starts from very young age.

[@beehune3]

I hope all of them Win

[@KPOPNook]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jasmindidear6532]

That's why I always felt guilt because I supported and listened to Kpop until I stopped , although it is not the Idols fault but those greedy entertainment companies are always winning money power and abuse their stars

[@KPOPNook]

very understandable, entertainment world are very prone to be abused due to the huge amount of 💰💰 it generated

[@remuspierre8038]

Amazing topics

[@KPOPNook]

Glad you like them! 🙏🏻

[@remuspierre8038]

Of course I love listening to Korean News

[@remuspierre8038]

A Lot

[@loulouwillis5648]

They set the standard for getting help in the k-pop world. With all the suicides in recent years including Moonbeam's which I still haven't gotten over they need a change in how they do things.

[@KPOPNook]

Exactly, its the act of bravery 👏🏻Seeing how some of them manage to escape the companies and build their own success, gives hope.

[@boopyournose5698]

Moonbin's death has never been confirmed as suicide. Let's not spread misinformation

[@ihatemonday6673]

***Moon-bin✔ NOT Moon-beam❌

[@travelw.b12oo3]

What is this! Until when is their a bill created to protect an artists? Can an artiist be represented by a lawyer into signing a contract? To prevent hidden and deceptive entities of the contract?

[@02jaey_un]

why is it always sm bro

[@alvincreatives3974]

This SM entertainment truly very influencial in Korean entertainment industry..

[@KPOPNook]

indeed.. 🫣

[@iamcherryann]

Han Geng made a right decision for termination of contract with SM. I m happy he transformation to an actor career successfully I feel happy that he's blissed now

[@kessialie]

Not surprised with sm tho…

[@1Skorpia]

No idol should sign a contract without a lawyer present to look over the contract FIRST. So much can be avoided. These are slave contracts. There should be penalties in place if either side breaks it. It infuriates me that they got sold to another country without their consent. Ps. Another very dark side. Is when kpop groups cant make it the girls get tricked to work at hostess bars. I think their is SA rampant to minors. Itll come out eventually. Especially young male idols.

[@KPOPNook]

Unfortunately some are just desperate to debut. And yes lots of them were minor when they are signed to the company, it doesn't help.

[@misterwacky3186]

These industries should just whining about money and privilege. It’s just that the workers are angry at and distrustful to other entertainment companies to where they don’t have enough time to change the status quo rather than conform to this malarkey. And on top of that, where’s the equity? That’s the only question they must ask as a whole and come to a democratic understanding.

[@khangnguyen550]

Honestly when I read the news about tvxq case and member file lawsuit against sm entertainment cause of them they changed korean law for contracts to be 7 year so it bit better contract for the 3rd and 4th gen to have instead of 13 fucking years jez that way to long.

[@KPOPNook]

They really did pave the way and broke the norm. At that time, for an idol to sue their own company is unheard of.

[@khangnguyen550]

@KPOPNook tvxq and 2nd gen kpop really did paved way they didn't want the 3rd gen and 4th gen to deal the same thing that they have gone through like yes while some 3rd gen and 4th gen have file lawsuit against the company but that was nothing that tvxq have gone through cause they were blacklist not able to show on korean media.

[@KPOPNook]

@@khangnguyen550 yes… that blacklist was harsh… i’m glad it led the members to find success in their own respective fields, like Junsu being the musical genius and JJ massive success in Japan + drama. It’s very brave of them as well to do the lawsuit in the peak of their career👏🏻

[@khangnguyen550]

@KPOPNook yeah it was really sad that what they gone through and with 2nd gen artist have gone through during their time super junior ,snsd ,fx and tvxq were really mistreated, 2pm,2am and wonder girl and miss a was struggling due to company almost bankruptcy, big bang and 2ne1 during their rookie and trainee was struggling due to company almost bankruptcy as well they really the blueprint 2pm nichkhun and hang geng former super junior was first thai and chinese idol to debut and because of them 2 we have many amazing chinese and thai idol debut.

[@KPOPNook]

@@khangnguyen550 ah.. 2nd gen, such a special generation ❤️We looove that era (ofc mad respect to the 1st gen too, without them, there won’t be any kpop)

[@remuspierre7573]

Congratulations Fifty Fifty on Winning your Lawsuits God bless you

[@JO-qn8gy]

You spell Loona wrongly... LOL

[@remuspierre7573]

Yep Fifty Fifty on the Lawsuits

[@JO-qn8gy]

@@remuspierre7573 Fifty Fifty lost the lawsuit to Attrakt. The Courts rules that the Givers Ahn Sung Il embezzled funds from Attrakt. So far Attrakt is the big winner.

[@dwiwisthicitraputih5445]

The moral from these cases.... if you are Korean, don't ever sue your agency no matter how hard it is. Coz in the end, the one who loses everything, are the trainees/idols. Learn from Suju and SNSD who patiently wait until their contract is over. But if you are non-Korean, just do it as fast as possible. Coz their country and people can protect them

[@KPOPNook]

🤔🤔 on the cases of non-korean lawsuits it’s intriguing how all of them ended up returning to their respective countries.. regardless the outcome

[@33Jenesis]

China is a bigger market. Korean trained Chinese idols are making banks in China. This was why they wanted out once they were known.

[@remuspierre7573]

Congratulations Loona on winning your Lawsuits

[@remuspierre7573]

Awesome Topics

[@lunavicchi3249]

Jin dodged a HUGE bullet by signing with HYBE instead of SM.😂😂😂😂

[@Userblahblah-v7j]

He predicted the future 😂😂

[@CK_Loves_Tea]

Time for a Union!

[@rxxara]

It’s always SM 😡 jaejoong was the first to realize SM’s toxicness

[@KPOPNook]

Much of the earlier lawsuits came from SM artist..🥲

[@ninklpvg8740]

Ooh~… Not gonna lie, I would die to watch any group of their career memoir; how was it? What they had to endure?… Just like movies about [Bob Marley], (I haven't watched [Britney Spears], yet)- If they can make a movie about [DBSK] and portray their hardships and the scandals; I think it'll be a hit…

[@KPOPNook]

they definitely deserve their own documentary.. dbsk is.. legendary 🔥

[@ninklpvg8740]

@@KPOPNook From their debut to their prime and finally the downfall of it all; lawsuit, propaganda, and saeseng… It'll be a hit in the blockbuster! I'll be in the first line of the premiere movie or watch it on my flatscreen TV-

[@mercyosazenaye3587]

hope

[@KPOPNook]

🌱

[@quincycamo7577]

A lot of replies in favor of the idols are based on Western sensibilities. Here, acts create themselves. They (or their parents) invest in music lessons, dance lessons, etc. The members of bands form or their own volition. All the record companies do is polish them up and provide financing for production and promotion. As a result, the acts have primary control over their careers as they have primary responsibility for them. No one blames the record company if their favoirte artist declines for whatever reason. In Korea, the entertainment companies spend millions of dollars training, developing, and creating these acts. When the act fails, it's on the company to eat the loss. So, there are terms in the idol's contracts to offset that risk. The debate shouldn't be whether the entertainment companies deserve a return on their investment, they do. It should be how much and under what conditions. Without these entertainment companies, there would be no Kpop or Kdrama idols. Should the contracts be more fair? Absolutely, on both sides. Should other countries such as China be allowed to exploit these contracts so as to learn how the Kpop industry works so they can compete with it? Um, no. I honestly have no sympathy for idols who benefit from being trainees under a company, have that company support and promote them, and then sue to get out of it before the company has even recouped the amount invested, much less any return.

[@Kamitube]

You butchered Jaejoong's and Junsu's name but everything else was very well researched. I was a die-hard fan of DBSK (as a 5 member group) and proud of JYJ's bravery to sue SM. They fought not only for themselves but also for other idols to never have those slave-contracts ever again. The price they payed was high as they were blacklisted and not allowed to appear on music or variety shows anymore. Which led to Yoochun and Jaejoong persuing acting roles and Junsu going into musical. All three very successful in their careers. When they finally performed the soundtrack "Chajatta" on TV after so many years we fans were so happy. I'm still disappointed that the remaining 2 members stayed behind and pretended the other 3 never existed. SM made them re-record their biggest hits "Bolero", "Begin", "Doushite", the One Piece outro "Asu Wa Kuru Kara" and filmed a new MV for "Begin" as well. Then whenever there was an exhibition about TVXQ or a flashback video they always censored JYJ's faces to erase their 7 (!) year old history, making it look like they've always been 2. It was so frustrating seeing this happen and wishing Yunho and Changmin would speak their minds for once but they never did. Their interviews always felt shallow and scripted.. their replies bland. While on JYJ's side we got heartfelt, in-depth interviews, honest tweets, even songs like "Song Without A Name" or "W" where they wrote down their feelings and addressed issues with their agency. Yunho and Changmin continued as if nothing happened. And that caused the fandom to break up into 3 camps (OT2, OT3 and OT5 stans) cause everyone created their own theories in their heads about who still likes whom. Some were convinced they hated each other, others thought they are not allowed to meet, others waited or still wait for reunions etc.. we never really got closure. And the drama in the fandom was super toxic because of it. Never were idols that detached from their fans. If Yunho and Changmin had been honest from the start we wouldn't have had so many misunderstandings and maybe less dramas.. but they decided to leave us in the dark. Our fandom "Cassiopeia" were the biggest registered fanclub world-wide, we were in the Guiness Book of Records. For such a successful band to have their legacy erased like this it's just sad. They were like the "Backstreet Boys" of 2nd generation kpop, everyone knew Mirotic....and nowadays most don't know who they are. We got to thank SM Entertainment for ruining our favorite band. We will never know how far they would have come if they had just been treated better. It's a shame really.

[@siemhussain7550]

Another person suffering for the culture of overworking in Korea

[@AM_1011]

SM needed "Stability" to debut Riize so they said "we have reached an agreement". but in the end EXO CBX really left SM after Riize debuted. Similar cases with YG, Blackpink, and Baby Monster. And I think EXO's biggest enemy is SM

[@KPOPNook]

interesting perspective 🤔 and i can understand where u come from.. Yes it’s pretty similar with BP and BM case, there was a talk that it’s one of the reason why YG Seems to rush BM debut at the end of last year-despite of one key member had to sit out.

[@AM_1011]

@@KPOPNook Actually, I'm just guessing. Because EXO and Blackpink are the biggest groups that SM and YG have, losing them is definitely not a good thing for the CEOs And why do I dare to say that SM is EXO's biggest enemy. Because we all know what happened to TVXQ (JYJ) and Jessica Jung, SM really didn't allow them to appear on Korean Television and Jessica was even banned and SM really has the ability to do that. And fortunately EXO CBX left SM in a good way. Sometimes I hate SM because they often miss threats to artists and can't protect and convince their artists to stay. But sometimes I really love SM because SM always produces talented singers from generation to generation. That's my opinion

[@allegra1898]

😂Give it a break, this is becoming like a mechanism of defense. Those in big companies that get everything ready for them just to make the effort to learn it, aka Exo and others, pretty sure aren't "abused"!making millions of dollars, having other businesses on the side,using popularity to sell,big houses and cars, fashion brands, traveling and so on, come on! Would they make those kind of money if the idol industry wasn't there and have to work even harder , go to school 😅 to get a job there and not in 3 life time make that kind of money.This thing foreigners making a big deal about idols is becoming ridiculous!😊