I knew a girl who killed herself, its not okay and could have been prevented. YouTube: APRIL At one point, host Kyuhyun threatened to ruin her, and she broke down crying. Members of K-pop group SISTAR pose on the red carpet during the Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong, November 22, 2013. But when it comes to their Korean counterparts, talent is optional. She stated that love by keyshia cole was her audition song. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Oferecer solues em identificao, oferecendo produtos com design exclusivo e com a melhor qualidade. APRIL members kpop profile (2023 updated) | Kpopping Nigerians await election results in competitive race. Retomamos nossas atividades no dia 04/01/2023. Its also worth to note that what is considered problematic is gonna differ by your upbringing as well as the culture you live in. After a long period of discussion and debate, our agency and the APRIL members decided to have the group disband and go their separate ways, DSP said in a statement. Physical beauty is everything. I blame the company for not setting things right. Somin The problem is K-pops treatment of women. You can't just oversee their "teenager-like rage" because they're young. (Ranked 5th) They were known as the "DSP Girls" prior to the group's announcement. 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. She was added to APRIL along with Chaekyungin November 2016. She was added to APRIL along with Rachel in November 2016. WebIm finally gonna do the problematic kpop fandoms thread. Bullying is a big no, and I'm not saying she isn't a victim, I'm saying I also have a lot of sympathy for the other members of April whose efforts to debut were negatively affected by Hyunjoo's absences. 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. Then it exploded. Moreover, she'll probably go on hiatus, so what's the point of having someone who can't promote your brand? Their behavior was too severe to use their young age as an excuse. Concept photo for "Hello Summer" I think it will be difficult to find the truth. But what matters is that none of this excuses their behavior. 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. Yes, the members weren't your stereotypical bullies looking out for someone to make their life miserable just to be cruel and have fun at their expense (for all the reasons typical bullies do it, which it has been known usually has to do because the bullies themselves have terrible issues). Show more Rachel fun facts, Jinsol 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. Blood Type: O Nationality: Korean Although some issues are legitimate, some issues are just overblown and is done purely by antis to harm a groups international reputation. She is studying atSungshin Womens University with Chaewon. The However, things like that happened frequently, and later on, the members began to write numbers or initials on their personal belongings or underwear. Unpopular opinion: an opinion that is rare. Nationality: Korean Agradecemos a parceria deste ano e ao clientes que confiaram em nosso trabalho. All Rights Reserved. Not good I'd imagine. Facebook: APRIL.DSPmedia Suggestions, About We turned off all the lights and held a surprise party, and Lee Hyunjoo looked so happy as she blew out the candles. Because you're struggling even more than them. Instagram: @castlechel_0824, RachelFacts: Fundada em 1993, a Perfect Design trabalha h 25 anos aprimorando continuamente suas tcnicas, acompanhando a evoluo dos produtos e das necessidades do mercado. I don't think it is easy to find a company that is willing to follow your career path. 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. Guarda i contenuti pi popolari di questi creator: stan weeekly(@xjaehee), behchedire(@cherrysunric), (@butterflyseeun), the Black creatives and fans 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. [TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE] Netizen who claims to be ex-April Hyunjoo's younger brother says she was bullied out of the group. Her shoe size is 230mm. 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 Name [ edit] When she changed her statement to say she was actually bullied in front of the restrooms, the CCTV footage didn't show anything out of the ordinary.-April elaborated on the issue of Hyunjoo's alleged accusations about stealing:"There were sweats that were sold in basement shops for about 5000 Won. It doesnt exist. She is friends with TWICEs Chaeyoung. It looks like Hyunjoo and her party do not have the law with them, as it is hard to prove something like that. But instead of having an honest discussion, they just continue ignoring each other. She attendedDaegu Jimyo Elementary School (graduated) & Gongsan Middle School in Daegu Yongin Hanbit Middle School (graduated) & Seoul Performing Arts High School (Department of Theater and Film / Graduated) 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. Blood Type:O Position:Vocalist, Rapper, Visual, Face of the Group [GIVEAWAY] Win VVVIP tickets to PIXY's 'KARMA IS A B 2023 USA TOUR! Comebacks In other cases, its not etiquette thats required so much as absolute submissiveness to male authority. 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. 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. WebCLOSED. 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. It was a follow-up to the girl groups breakout release Lalalilala which was released the same year. As a result, the group has faced heavy backlash, up to and including having members removed from endorsement deals and acting roles. April's Naeun pulled from more brands and shows due to - allkpop At that time, we didn't have money, and I was receiving 50,000 Won allowance from my mom. Trainees live in dormitories where theyre taught to sing and dance, told what to eat, when to date (single performers are more attractive to fans) and how to behave. 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. racism. April World Domination! Blood Type:A Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Show more Somin fun facts, Hyunjoo 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. She appeared in Law of the Jungle in Sunda Islands. forcing her to release a statement seems to be the best solution for dsp right now. I had worn the ones my mom put in my drawer for me, but Lee Hyunjoo had said that it was hers. Web6. Disbanded Kpop Boy Groups Kpop Albums Info I thought that as long as this person exists, I would become a criminal. On January 28, 2022, DSP Media announced the group had On January 28, 2022, DSP Media announced that April has decided to disband after 6 years and go their separate ways. Disbanded She asked us to check all our bags as well so we did. Background Hyunjoo had allegedly claimed Yena and Jinsol tripped her and hit her in practice rooms, but none of it was found on CCTV. 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! 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. 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.. 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. BirthName: Jeon So Min() #BTS #BTSARMY #BLACKPINK 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 ? K-pop April isn't the only kpop group where they would have to practice till dawn and rearrange their choreo. 2022. On January 28, 2022, DSP Media announced the group had officially disbanded after six years and the members have decided to part ways, following a long period of careful discussion and deliberation. "-The April members sent a final message to Hyunjoo:"Why are you forgetting the good memories with the members and only remembering the distorted memories it's so sad. Three years later, South Korea debuted its first "idol" group, the boy band H.O.T., followed in 1997 by its first major girl group, S.E.S. They are not charity entities, they have to think about profits and what's more profitable to their image. 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.. She collapsed and the members and manager just strolled away. WebK-pop singer and actress Hyunjoo is the latest South Korean star dragged into a brewing controversy over bullying incidents. WebApril 's Naeun has been pulled from more brands and shows due to her bullying controversy. These last two details are crucial, because in a highly Confucian society like Korea, when chat forums start to ring with rumors that a female pop star is dating or that she has acted impertinently, thats the knell of her career. I understand your point on why you believe both Hyunjoo and April are victims in this. 20152022 Whenever the girls show "evidence" to back up their words, you cry straight out at the lie and the absurdity of their evidence without even trying to understand. Label(s) She joined the project group C.I.V.A with other Produce 101 contestants in July 2016. Well then you could make a point for a bunch of rookie groups, or just newer groups. You should be ashamed of defending them. I dont usually hold that against them, so I dont consider them problematic. Are we sure that Somin was involved in the bullying? before we start, we'd like to thank everyone who supported us in making and keeping up with these carrds. She trained for four months at DSP Media before joining APRIL. On October 29, 2016 Hyunjoo announced her departure from April, following a seven-month hiatus, in order to pursue an acting career. Show more Chaekyung fun facts, Chaewon People are shitting on the original members not the new members. Whenever we said, 'let's go eat', she would say she didn't want to, then tell the agency that we left her behind again. APRIL debuted on August 24, 2015. (A Song For You season 5 ep. WebJun 21, 2021 by L. Kim APRIL s Chaewon, Naeun, Yena, and Jinsol opened up about the allegations that they bullied former member Hyunjoo. I think she stayed because DSP offered better opportunities, it is not correlated to this scandal. She also participated in Produce 101, where she ranked in 16th place. As they are compared to Barbie dolls, they sing, I dont feel good. Desejamos a todos um feliz natal e que o ano novo traga muitas realizaes. BirthName: Yoon Chae Kyung () Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs) She is close with Sohee from Nature. They also let her promote while going back and forth from her own home. It wasn't debunked at all and whether people consider it as a criticism to people that did that to her it was obvious she sexualised a character from a childrens book and referenced Lolita multiple times, Also love how it's a question about groups but those are all soloists except Akmu that's a duo. It's true that we were cautious with every word we said. August 24, 2015 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Genre(s) This. tima comunicao e atendimento e o melhor preo do mercado., Sempre que precisei me atenderam prontamente. Somin was literally an adult anyway, They WERE uncharacteristically cruel, what they did to this poor girl went way beyond teenage cattiness.