Despite its massive popularity, the K-Pop industry continues to suffer from severe structural human rights issues such as idol suicides, sexual exploitation of minors, and unfair contract disputes.…
The essential requirements to become an idol in the K-POP industry are changing. In addition to traditional qualifications such as skill, appearance, and talent, “age” is increasingly becoming a crucial competitive facto…
Due to structural issues within the K-POP industry, idols are facing severe mental health crises. Experts and industry insiders point out that excessive competition starting from trainee days, unreasonable diet pressures…
Wi Seong, a legendary figure in Korean R&B whose real name is Choi Hwi-seong, died at the age of 43 at his home in Seoul.…
The issue of suicide among musicians, including K-pop idols, is being seriously discussed in international academic circles.…
As South Korea’s entertainment industry grows into a global phenomenon with 220 million fans worldwide, tragedies involving celebrities ending their lives through extreme measures continue to repeat themselves behind the…
Suicides among young stars in South Korea’s K-POP industry continue to occur. Despite possessing wealth and fame, these individuals end their lives under extreme pressure.…
As the K-POP industry continues to expand its global influence, the age at which idols make their Debut is dropping steadily, exacerbating issues related to minors’ labor rights and human rights.…
SUGA, BTS’s rapper, songwriter, and producer, is under scrutiny for alleged drunk driving. On August 6, he was caught riding an electric scooter while intoxicated in Yongsan-gu and fell near his home, sparking intense ba…