Position:Leader, Vocalist DSP Media has denied that any bullying took place, and announced they would be pursuing legal action against Hyunjoo and her family. (Hello82) Rachel loves listening to Disney songs. The WebK-pop girl group APRIL has announced its disbandment. BirthName: Yoon Chae Kyung () I wanna know though. Pentagon drop sporty webtoon concept photos for 'Love or Take', CRAVITY reveal 'Hideout: Be Our Voice - Bad Habits' follow-up promotions schedule. And just as importantly, the agency failed. Meanwhile Choiza, whose stage name means big dick, not only survived the scandal, he cracked jokes about it on SNL Korea. If she had been bullied and we were the bullies, we could not have had such a fun birthday party. Yerin Baek. Instagram: @castlechel_0824, RachelFacts: Chaekyung calls herself princess. Do they correct their behavior and evolve? Checking the dorm CCTV and the CCTV outside the dorm, we couldn't find anything like it. She is friends with TWICEs Chaeyoung. WebKpop idols similar to western artists make mistakes and are sometimes problematic the only difference is that idols get BACKLASH while majority of the time western artists DO NOT. ChaekyungSominChaewonHyunjooNaeunYenaRachelJinsol The oldest (Somin) was like 19 at the time and the youngest (Jinsol) was only 15, and Korea in general has pretty bad attitude towards mental health sufferers (although there seems to be more awareness now). The producers stated,"The filming for the promotional video was originally scheduled for March 2, but it's been canceled. A recent survey of pre-teens showed that 21 percent of respondents wanted to be K-pop stars when they grow up, the most popular career choice. Or take the case of former f(x) member Sulli. On January 28, 2022, DSP Media announced the group had posted that Hyunjoo had been bullied by the other April members, but the rest of the members, including current, [GIVEAWAY] Win VVVIP tickets to PIXY's 'KARMA IS A B 2023 USA TOUR! Most scandals that ifans give a fuck about cones largely from cultural clashes and ignorance. Though wildly entertaining, the genre serves as saccharine testimony to the ways in which young Korean ladies, despite being among the worlds most educated, are objectified, vilified and legally enslaved by a multibillion dollar industry that manufactures outrageous profit from their exploitation. well, you can google about this. Zodiac Sign:Leo As they are compared to Barbie dolls, they sing, I dont feel good. I can't express how I felt then. John Wick 4 tracking for franchise record opening at North American box office, Will the Shazam franchise survive? On May1, 2016, Chaekyung released single Clock with Chaewon. At that time, we didn't have money, and I was receiving 50,000 Won allowance from my mom. DSP failed because they're supposed to be responsible not just for the performance of the group but also at least to a certain extent for the harmony of the group, specially when they're minors. All the allegations need to be taken seriously and carefully, as it is IMPOSSIBLE right now to separate lies from truth. It's a situation which can't help but breed resentment for the member who isn't contributing, and I'm not trying to say it's Hyunjoo's fault or she isn't the victim (in the post title), I'm trying to say we can't fully blame the rest of them because they have also been hurt by the situation (e.g. LORD & SAVIOR PARK JIHYO | ITZY | YUKIKA | RUANN | | TWICE | BRAVE GIRLS | APRIL | FROMIS_9 | TOMMY FEBRUARY6, He defended before that shit, then netizens just found some photos. 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. It is not clear if members will remain under DSP Media's contract or not. Birthday: August22,1996 Lo brandishes her swagger, its clear that shes a peerless dancer, and Lady Gaga could sing the roof off Carnegie Hall. I really don't care what happens to them. Because you're the "weak" one. Mamamoo blackface performance (apology) (cute idea bad April received the title of 'a group that inflicts bullying' and even as time passed, our members are still living with the title of 'bullying perpetrator.' idk what they can do to force her right now. Well the same thing happened to T-ara that the members where bullying Hwayoung but in the end it turned out she was the snake. On May1, 2016, Chaewon released single Clock with Chaekyung. The April situation isn't in my opinion part of why she chose to stay in the company. The K-pop empire is now perhaps the country's biggest export, yet the product it peddles, dripping with bubblegum imagery and witless refrains, is all too often incredibly sexist. However you have to consider that she was having problems, and the company decided that although she caused problems, she was still good enough to stay with April (well at least to the point where the situation became impossible and she left, that's how bad it got). Following her edit from ' Delicious Rendezvous ' and Dong Suh Foods Corporation 's In light of this, does anyone have a recommendation of a non-problematic/controversial group? DSP Media released an announcement stating that the group officially disbanded on January 28, 2022. She is a former PURETTY member. 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. A lot of it has to do with the stigma around cutesy culture and Genre(s) Their statements are basically a ur nice but if u werent that weak u wouldnt have been bullied, have a nice day. V Live:LEE HYUN JOO Kpop Ships I'm sure any member who took a hiatus feel really bad and shitty when they leave during important events but what can you do when someone's mental health is falling apart into pieces? Now they're regretting it. Well the same thing happened to T-ara, people though that the members where bullying Hwayoung but in the end it turned out she was the snake. A place to ask your K-Pop questions. DSP Media, which managed the band, announced the news as it issued a statement to South Korean news outlet SPOTV News. Holes 2- If Hyunjoo was having such a hard time in the group why did she decided to stay in the company and why here parents let her stay ? WebBack on Feb. 28, someone who claims to be former APRIL member Hyunjoo's younger brother shared a post to an online community forum claiming that his sister was forced Height: 160 cm (53) your own problems shouldnt cause pain for others. She is studying atSungshin Womens University with Chaewon. The news comes just under a year after several members of the group were accused of allegedly bullying on of their former bandmates Lee Hyun-joo. Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist Anyone can bully at any age and it fucking sucks. We turned off all the lights and held a surprise party, and Lee Hyunjoo looked so happy as she blew out the candles. When the sister of one of these members said NOW that Hyunjoo was lazy when she was in reality at the hospital, it seems like the members didnt grow up from this. i guess until april's debt is done, hyunjoo cant leave the group, Hope they flopped hard if this comes true, these mean bitches doesn't deserve an inch of success if they don't apologize, You can still fill a lawsuit and leave the company, it happenes a lot with small companies, why the girls u stan always like this lmaoo. Winter Special #2: Playlist 10 Y2K Kpop Songs You Should Listen. 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. No one is an actual artist. She also pointed out that songs, dance routines and clothes are handed to performers who have little to no artistic input, and that fans favor certain groups because of their look, not because they are talented.. Comebacks BirthName: Sung Na Yeon() Yet April decided to ignore that. Interestingly, fans directed most of their anger not at the male hosts but at the stars, who both subsequently left KARA. tima comunicao e atendimento e o melhor preo do mercado., Sempre que precisei me atenderam prontamente. Yeji's faux dreads that she called "swag hair" were a bit iffy. Now people are digging way back in time to find videos that fits a narrative when we all know this is extreme nitpicking and doesn't prove anything. Perhaps everyone was traumatized. having to stay up till dawn to practice last minute changes). January 28, 2022 Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs) As for girl groups, theres some progress there, too, with songs like Miss As I Dont Need A Man, dedicated to all the independent ladies and Mamamoos I Do Me, which includes the line what if I dont look pretty? If you would like to use all features of this site, it is mandatory to enable JavaScript. In the post, he claimed that Hyunjoo's departure from the group had not been because she wanted to study acting, but because she had been forced out due to being severely bullied by the other members, at one point even attempting suicide. DSP Media K-pop fan Davonna Gilpin, 27, who lives in Los Angeles, has been following Korean music for 12 years and hosts a pop culture podcast called Melanetizens with a fellow Black K-pop fan. APRIL () was a girl group under DSP Media. But instead of having an honest discussion, they just continue ignoring each other. I absolutely feel for Hyunjoo; I've been there myself and that's why I'm hyperaware that regardless of my internal struggles, my actions continue to affect the people around me. APRIL Chaekyung When SNSD took to the stage, the audience greeted them with dead silence and pitch darkness for the duration of their set. Birthday: July 7, 1996 Show more Chaekyung fun facts, Chaewon She is currently attending Seoul School of Performing Art. APRILs last release was their 2020 single album 'Hello Summer', which featured the title track Now Or Never. She is Catholic. 2PM's Wooyoung to host 'Kim Young Chul's Power FM' as special DJ. DSP Media, which managed the band, announced the news as it issued a statement to South Korean news outlet SPOTV Staying silent is the BEST thing she can do. Maikol is a character from a famous Korean cartoon called Dooly. Show more Somin fun facts, Hyunjoo But this is only part of the problem. She can do an impression of Spongebobs laugh. I'm also not going to judge the members by the actions or words of other people, especially not the "boyfriend" which seems to be more like a creepy stalker than an actual boyfriend (like cropping others out of a group picture to make it look like it was just Naeun and himself). You can still responsibly engage with content made by problematic people as long as you acknowledge and don't defend their actions. 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Zodiac Sign:Aquarius IU (unless you consider normal dating problematic) and Kim Sejeong are squeaky-clean. I thought that she was joking so I asked her why and she said that according to the length, it was hers. Besides, K-pop isnt the only musical genre fraught with sexist content. Seus cordes, crachs e mscaras so montados perfeitamente com muita qualidade e bom gosto! I blame the company for not setting things right. We didn't have human rights. [1], Soompi: Breaking: APRIL Officially Disbands, April Takes Home Rookie of the Year Award at the 22nd Korean Entertainment Arts Awards, April's 'Muah' is the top home shopping BGM at the 2016 GS Shop Music Awards, APRIL in Korea Culture & Entertainment Awards (YouTube), PENTAGON, Im Soo Hyang, Lee Yoo Ri, And More Win Big At 2018 Korea Culture And Entertainment Awards, Vocalist, Rapper, Visual, Face of the Group, First Live Concert Ii Japan Dream Land (2016), 2nd Live Concert In Japan 2017Dream Land" (2017), April Hppy New Year 2019 ~Dream Land~ (2019). Instagram: @hyun.joo_lee Naver Blog:hyunjoo_lee0205, Hyunjoo Facts: [GIVEAWAY] Win VVVIP tickets to PIXY's 'KARMA IS A B 2023 USA TOUR! Your browser has JavaScript disabled. Contact, meluvelvet, theo, HighDee , #LoveMyself, AhsyZai, ChuuPenguin, mianhemianhe, EunAura, Lily Perez, Arnest Lim, Jerick Adrian Mosquete, Binnies waist, moslace, Alexis-Reenae Schurter, Jinsol, marie, m i n e l l e, felipe grin, Choi Kang, The Nexus, s , Martin Junior,, Chuuriah Carey,Gabby Mesina,Sseoula, Ryuj,RebeccaN, APRILs interview on Shindong Gayo, in APRIL Star Interview, Newsen and in the Showcase of Take My Hand, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0bA3fFmIMY, [MV] APRIL() Now or Never Music Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0bA3fFmIMY), [MV] April Japan 2nd Single AlbumOh-e-Oh Music Video (https://youtu.be/IYpJjaMkpNM). Although some issues are legitimate, some issues are just overblown and is done purely by antis to harm a groups international reputation. The reach. Yes they were young or whatever but that's beyond cruelty, and they committed it knowingly. I'm very surprised there's so little sympathy for them; I would have thought there would be more people who have experienced those wonderful school group projects where the teachers don't care that one group member is struggling with a bad home situation / mental health and can't contribute as much, which puts so much pressure and stress on the rest to pick up the slack. I feel like we are arguing adjacent points. Weight: 45.5 kg (100 lbs) WTF? What I hate in this case is the reaction of people. Nationality: Korean She was like a time bomb that could explode at any time. Missing group practices and music broadcasts definitely negatively impacted the group, and regardless of the reason why, it must be very stressful for any group to have to stay up late to practice last-minute changes to choreography. Birthday: February 5, 1998 And consider for a moment that, while female idols are excoriated for discreetly having adult relationships, somehow its okay when the popular variety program No More Show features women explicitly simulating fellatio, sometimes while the host screams Do it sexily! as they gag on yogurt. Updated:In APRILs interview on Shindong Gayo, in APRIL Star Interview, Newsen and in the Showcase of Take My Hand ChaeKyung was introduced as the Leader of April, Who is your APRILbias? Somin was an adult. Privacy Policy It can help new fans find more info about them. ok then never mind outasting one member, ignoring her and essentially being the group's punching bag. Instagram: @truesol__0824 She also joinedthe project group I.B.I with the members of C.I.V.A. Firmamos uma parceria e recomendo!, timo atendimento e produtos de alta qualidade.. Basically they dont vibe with each other. Height: 161 cm (53) Its not that it isnt doing well. Because you're struggling even more than them. The difference is, when J. Zachary Levi reflects on the fate of his DC Character, Happy Family: Conditions Apply trailer: Ratna Pathak starrer family drama looks entertaining. AOA decided to ignore that. Weight: 44 kg (97 lbs) In May 2016, Naeun made her official acting debut in the VR web drama April Love. She attendedKyungbok Elementary School (graduated)& Seoul Performing Arts High School (School of Practical Dance / School) She trained for 3 years. The group debuted on August 24, 2015, with their EP Dreaming and its title track "Dream Candy". So it's not like Hyunjoo was some sort of rebel trouble kid who was doing nothing but causing the group problems. Every group and individual have made mistakes and are continuing to learn and improve. Twitter: @april_dspmedia APRIL () was a 6-member girl group under DSP Media. Her shoe size is 240mm. Like, everything else aside that is inhumane, especially as they knew she had health problems. Kpop Who wore it better? Before I list the things they did: credits to Kpop_Receiptz on twitter. HyunJoo then posted a statement on her personal instagram on the 18th of April, 2021 backing the claims made by the two netizens which had made the accusations. Zodiac Sign:Gemini Korean pop music has a problem. Im sure all people have done problematic things in the past and learned and moved on, but idols cant do that because the public will always remember what they did. And yet Hyunjoo's problems caused pain for April. She attendedYongin Seowon Middle School (drop-out) & Seoul Performing Arts High School (Department of Practical Music / Graduation) Label(s) Choerry Wore a bindi and did a Thing about this situation is that their is a lot of holes in the story: Hole 1- everyone who is defending April emphasize on the absence of physical abuse so does it mean there was a mental abuse that they just ignored ? She participated in the KARA Project where she finished in 4th place. If you use info from our profile, please kindly put a link to this post. Position: Vocalist, Visual, LeadDancer She is born in Daegu,North Gyeongsang Province,South Korea. Groups Debut Dates Well then you could make a point for a bunch of rookie groups, or just newer groups. But female artists suffer heavy doublestandards, especially when it comes to pay and the way their personal lives are judged. However, some people genuinely believe K-Pop is the work of the devil and is the only thing in between a perfect society and hell. Are we sure that Somin was involved in the bullying? However, things like that happened frequently, and later on, the members began to write numbers or initials on their personal belongings or underwear. It felt as if we were being stripped naked. It doesn't matter if the accusations are true or not, brands don't want to be associated with drama. Curitiba-PR. Recomendo, Indico e com certeza comprarei mais!, Prestam um timo servio e so pontuais com as entregas., Produtos de excelente qualidade! She also participated in Produce 101, where she ranked in 16th place. Instagram: @betterlee_0824, NaeunFacts: Thanks a lot! He has a couple of pics with Naeun and other April members and now that's proof he's her boyfriend? 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. I agree what they did is not right but what I'm trying to say is I understand why they did it; idols give up their youth and sacrifice school time to train to debut and it really is a make it or break it situation especially since the industry is pretty ageist. She stayed because she HAD to. Welcome to r/unpopularkpopopinions, the subreddit for sharing your unpopular opinions about Kpop! WebMarch 2, 2021 April K-Pop Band: April, the K-pop girl group is in the news for controversies. Estou sempre voltando, porque gostei do trabalho, do atendimento. Material de tima qualidade! APRIL Fandom Name: Fineapple In other cases, its not etiquette thats required so much as absolute submissiveness to male authority. Korean pop music has a problem. Unpopular opinion: an opinion that is rare. Then, when Sulli acknowledged she was dating the rapper Choiza in 2014, her career took a nosedive and she later left f(x). AKMU (unless you have an issue with normal sibling rivalry). But what matters is that none of this excuses their behavior. Nationality: Korean She collapsed and the members and manager just strolled away. allkpop is a registered trademark of 6Theory Media, LLC. Background Nationality: Korean By supporting a system that throws away the value of any person that isn't perfect, you're actually creating a system that throws away all people, including yourself. Stage Name: Yena() The group disbanded on January 28, 2022. 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