We're talking about a girl who tried to commit suicide 2 times here. if the members of April were more understanding towards Hyunjoo, they would have not caused a situation like this! Height: 163 cm (54) They debuted on August 24, 2015 with the mini album Dreaming. According to Mano Lee, a Seoul-based K-pop columnist, the sexism and misogyny that female stars face is a symptom of the way women are treated in wider society. Kpop Quizzes We couldn't take it. The Then, when Sulli acknowledged she was dating the rapper Choiza in 2014, her career took a nosedive and she later left f(x). But that doesnt matter in K-pop, she added, because everything can be touched up. During a May 2014 Reddit AMA, when asked if she liked K-pop, Wolfgang replied, I hate it. Both the statements they released don't really help the company, it sounds like at best they mistreated her and didn't step in when she needed help. So I recently got into K-pop and the more I dive into it and learn about groups, I eventually stumble upon problematic aspects of a group I like, which makes me think I shouldnt like them anymore. Fresh-faced ingnues can decline, but unless they work for YG Entertainment which forbids its girl groups from going under the knife opting out of surgery is tantamount to opting out of the industry. Comebacks She made a cameo appearance inGOT7s MV for Stop Stop It. If she had been bullied and we were the bullies, we could not have had such a fun birthday party. The management agency of K-pop girl group April said it will take legal action against Lee Hyun-joo, a former group member and actress, for claiming she had been ostracised by her former bandmates. It's also under discussion whether she'll continue with the drama as many of the episodes have already been filmed.She's also been pulled from ads forGood Day soju,Youth soju,J.ESTINA,JinnyKim, andSamjin Pharmacy'sGeworin tablets.Along with the bullying rumors, Naeun was also caught up in dating rumors with formerA-JAX memberYunyoung as well as allegations she made problematic statements about rape.As previously reported, someone claiming to be Hyunjoo's little brother (with proof) posted that Hyunjoo had been bullied by the other April members and was driven to attempt to take her own life. Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs) Blood Type: AB tima comunicao e atendimento e o melhor preo do mercado., Sempre que precisei me atenderam prontamente. unlike big 3, group from small company like april probably have debt to company. Instagram: @official.april [TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE] Netizen who claims to be ex-April Hyunjoo's younger brother says she was bullied out of the group. Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs) Ficamos muito satisfeitos., A Perfect Design tem um excelente atendimento, os custos e benefcios de seus materiais so perfeitos, j que o preo acessvel. When SNSD took to the stage, the audience greeted them with dead silence and pitch darkness for the duration of their set. Think about where you personally draw the line between an artist and their art, which things are irredeemable to your personal sense of morality, how much control they have over the situation, whether the person has shown remorse and growth towards being a better person (and whether it matters, in the context of what they did wrong), etc, and then decide for yourself whether you are still willing to be a fan of the group. This video was not filmed for the purpose of a broadcast and was actually just a birthday party video. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Because you're the "weak" one. According to the BBC, 50 percent of South Korean women in their 20s have now had cosmetic surgery. She is born in Seoul, South Korea. All the allegations need to be taken seriously and carefully, as it is IMPOSSIBLE right now to separate lies from truth. Kpop Discographies Yes, they were under a lot of pressure, with I'm sure their own personal problems as well. As Patricia Marx of the New Yorker puts it, Korean pop culture shapes not only what music you should listen to but what you should look like while listening to it, adding that nose jobs and double-eyelid surgeries are now common high school graduation presents in Korea. Sub-Unit: Naeun & Jinsol But what matters is that none of this excuses their behavior. If this issue was brought up, she most likely would have left the company altogether. This situation could be a T-ara or AoA (even though it reminds me more of T-ara both were started by the siblings complaining about the bullying happing twords their sibling), i think the thing that is bothering me is Hyunjoo not speaking. Meanwhile Choiza, whose stage name means big dick, not only survived the scandal, he cracked jokes about it on SNL Korea. Disclaimer Once recruited, future idols sign agreements known as slave contracts, which can last over a decade, limiting their contact with the outside world and offering piddling compensation in return. I know that he posted medical evidence of his sisters hospital visits, but Ill paint the picture this way: if I call you an idiot for five years straight and that eventually causes you to come to an action such as attempting to take your own life, you need to have some really, really concrete evidence that I was the cause of your discomfort. I think the thing to pay more attention to is how someone responds to making a mistake. She stayed because she HAD to. 2007 - 2023 6Theory Media, LLC. So I just want to remind that we do not know yet who is "guilty" and who the victim is in this story, and insulting one of the parties just because YOU think they are the bad ones in the story doesn't help. The problem is You can get help with Identifications, Recommendations, Explanations, or Discussions about K-Pop music, artists, genres, content, or industry/cultural issues. It's true that we were cautious with every word we said. After the malicious rumours In July 2016, she made her official acting debut in the web dramaReply Pyeongchang, 100Fas the main female lead. having to stay up till dawn to practice last minute changes). Height: 161 cm (53) Korean pop music has a problem. The april girls were annoyed by Hyunjoo because she was lazy and skipped most practices and schedules while blaming it on her sickness. It can help new fans find more info about them. Mamamoo blackface performance (apology) (cute idea bad Given all these, I think the April members lashed out in a very teenager but not uncharacteristically cruel way. The decision was made after a long discussion and deliberation. So it's not like Hyunjoo was some sort of rebel trouble kid who was doing nothing but causing the group problems. I feel bad for them. Besides, K-pop isnt the only musical genre fraught with sexist content. He spoke out against banning girls education. After their interview, netizens found inconsistenciesin their statements, and Hyunjoo also posted her own response. Girl power is chic, but when an industry like this one commodifies feminism, one has to wonder where the power goes. Who is Who: Kpop Boy Groups Website Kprofiles.com, Note 2:Thecurrent listed positionsare based onAPRILs Profile in M2 School Of Rockand on APRILs profile in Melon, where the members positions have been revealed. i guess until april's debt is done, hyunjoo cant leave the group You can still fill a lawsuit and leave the company, it The problem is K-pops treatment of women. Sub-Unit: Naeun & Jinsol I thought it was just a former DSP entertainment singer not her boyfriend? Firstly, I think it's shitty that 33,3% of the group, or 2 out of the current 6 members of April (Rachel and Chaekyung), now have their futures threatened because of something that had nothing to do with them (it happened before they got put into the group). The World is a public radio program that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter. There is no person in the world who is pure and unproblematic, because we all live in societies that are built on problematic histories, and people in general are complex and flawed. Height:165 cm (55) I think its better to find a group that you think are genuinely kind or stand up for things you believe in/ idols with a message you can stand behind, instead of trying to avoid idols that do anything wrong. Facebook: APRIL.DSPmedia Im sure Hyunjoos brother had the best of intentions while speaking up for his sister on the internet, but hes about to bring the hammer down on himself and his entire family. In other cases, its not etiquette thats required so much as absolute submissiveness to male authority. Geez, what a mess. Chaewon has hyperhidrosis, which means she sweats a lot. I wanna know though. But in the Plasticine world of K-pop, looks are just as manufactured as talent: Before their formal debut, both male and female artists are often forced to undergo cosmetic surgery. Mistakes are sometimes the best method of growth, and we really cannot continue to support a culture that throws the baby out with the bathwater. In September 2013, Goo Hara of KARA went on the variety show Radio Star, where the male hosts relentlessly badgered her about rumors that she was in a relationship. In fact, according to geotagged Twitter data, K-pop is killing it in Tokyo, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, and its caught on in Saudi Arabia and Poland, too. April (also stylized as APRIL) was a South Korean girl group formed by DSP Media in 2015. Who are you referring to? To be sure, many of its vapid songs are intentionally light on lyrics catchiness is king. And I don't think it's fair to blame April for bullying Hyunjoo, especially when you factor in their ages at the time. In mid-2016, Jinsol participated in survival showGirls Spirit. Also sometimes the idols arent problematic but their staffs might be, and influence their image altogether as a result. We didn't have human rights. "The April members claimed Hyunjoo consistently accused the members of bad acts, but there was never any evidence on CCTV. yeah to be honest, when it came out that Micheal from 5SOS was being accused of sexual assault - I was so disappointed because I love 5SOS - but the rumour was disproved. Stage Name: Somin() Position: Main Vocalist, Rapper Her specialty is ballet and even won many competitions for 7 years. On Sunday (Feb 28), someone claiming to be her Blood Type:O John Wick 4 tracking for franchise record opening at North American box office, Will the Shazam franchise survive? Im pretty sure Itzy hasnt been in any controversies (not 100% sure though). Kpop Polls Before I list the things they did: credits to Kpop_Receiptz on twitter. She trained for 3 years. Up until their disbandment, the group consisted of six members: Chaekyung, Chaewon, Naeun, Yena, Rachel and Jinsol. Who do you think is the most problematic fandom and why? Let the company come to her on this one, make them deal with it on her (or her lawyer's) terms. She asked us to check all our bags as well so we did. 2PM's Wooyoung to host 'Kim Young Chul's Power FM' as special DJ. But I do agree the alleged boyfriend's statement literally didn't help anything and only fueled the flames. She is born inIncheon, Incheon Metropolitan City,South Koreaand raised inSiheung,Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. She was added to APRIL along with Chaekyungin November 2016. Yes they're victim from DSP, but its another case. BirthName: LeeHyun Joo () Muito obrigada pela parceria e pela disponibilidade., Fazem por merecer pela qualidade dos materiais, e o profissionalismo com o atendimento e o prazo! She acted in Extraordinary You (2019). I don't see any news about it. In February 2021, Hyunjoos brother Unpopular opinion: an opinion that is rare. WebJun 21, 2021 by L. Kim APRIL s Chaewon, Naeun, Yena, and Jinsol opened up about the allegations that they bullied former member Hyunjoo. allkpop is a registered trademark of 6Theory Media, LLC. However, some people genuinely believe K-Pop is the work of the devil and is the only thing in between a Qualidade, agilidade, excelncia no atendimento, tica e honestidade. April isn't the only kpop group where they would have to practice till dawn and rearrange their choreo. Im neutral in this so far, but I dont think this younger brother knew what kind of hornets nest he was about to disturb with his comments. Western musical influence first hit Korea in the late 1800s, but K-pop wasnt born until the release of the 1992 song Nan Arayo (I Know) by Seo Taiji and Boys, which floored audiences with its catchy swingbeat and use of rap lyrics. Last year there was Vibratos Stellar, which features the female members of the band locked in glass cages and surrounded by cameras. Chaekyung calls herself princess. It felt as if we were being stripped naked. She was added to APRIL along with Rachel in November 2016. Why? Naeun plays Kim Hana in the web drama A-Teen. Yes, Hyunjoo was not making it any easier on anybody. 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Some groups do indeed consciously cling to their virginal image. However, things like that happened frequently, and later on, the members began to write numbers or initials on their personal belongings or underwear. It was a follow-up to the girl groups breakout release Lalalilala which was released the same year. I want to receive an apology from Lee Hyunjoo for making this situation, and I want her to make things right again with her own hands. WebThis is where the problem with Naeun reportedly stealing Hyunjoos pair of shows happened but according to others, Naeun had bought the same pair of shoes and that incident was Yes you have a point, April was also in a bad situation, sure in a way they were also victims. Birthday: August 28, 2000 Thousands of Korean children dream of becoming household names, often putting up with punishing schedules in the hope of one day making it big in the music industry. At 19, you could be working a full-time job. Disbanded She also most likely was fine with just ignoring her former bullies. 1. I had worn the ones my mom put in my drawer for me, but Lee Hyunjoo had said that it was hers. Zodiac Sign:Gemini hmmm ok then, Your statement is literally biased because you are ignoring the only legitimite proof on the table and that is her medical record saying she attempted suicide by drug overdose.. DSP did not even try to explain it this time, after they were always so fast to deny all allegations before but when there is legitimite fact that contradicts what the staff member and Yena's sister said, they did not give their explanation anymore and started the lawsuit, Yall need to stop with the age excuse. Nigerians await election results in competitive race. We ask that you give lots of support and interest to the six members, who will be walking a new path that is not part of APRIL.. Height: 170.2 cm (57) Fineapple I thought that she was joking so I asked her why and she said that according to the length, it was hers. BirthName: Jeon So Min() https://www.instagram.com/p/CL41EWABUo3/?igshid=4aw1goj1n8tl, He defended her girlfriend on instagram like he know hyejoo was victim of bullying by all the members, Oh well she looks cute in my dp will continue to use her. However, there's to an extent where you take your anger out on someone (especially someone suffering from mental health). Also, no responses thus far have remembered that poor Rachel and Chaekyung are innocent, and Somin (probably the most culpable member) had already left the group. What is baffling is that there is absolutely NO PROOF there was actually bullying yet 99% of the users already decided which side they will listen. You're building up a system that will eventually come for you and destroy you as well for not being perfect - which is inherently flawed logic because no one is perfect nor are they capable of being perfect. She is Catholic. BirthName: Yoon Chae Kyung () Do you know more facts about them? YouTube: APRIL Zodiac Sign:Virgo It looks like Hyunjoo and her party do not have the law with them, as it is hard to prove something like that. And yet Hyunjoo's problems caused pain for April. On May1, 2016, Chaekyung released single Clock with Chaewon. before we start, we'd like to thank everyone who supported us in making and keeping up with these carrds.
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