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Following KG‘s withdrawal from VCHA and lawsuit against JYP Entertainment over alleged abuse and mistreatment, JYPE has issued a response. In it, they broadly claim that her statement has false and exaggerated claims and blame her for their suspension in activities and for harming their upcoming 2025 plans.
In May of this year, KG left group residence and initiated discussions through her legal representatives. In response, we temporarily suspended VCHA’s planned activities and engaged in extensive discussions with KG’s representatives to explore potential resolutions. However, recently we have not received any response from KG’s representatives, leaving our legal representatives awaiting further communication.
We deeply regret KG’s decision to file a lawsuit and make unilateral public statements containing false and exaggerated claims. This action has caused significant harm to the other members of VCHA and JYP USA who have been working diligently on their upcoming album and projects for early 2025.
JYP USA will take all necessary measures to ensure that neither the other members of VCHA nor JYP USA suffer further harm as a result of this matter.
I guess they’ll make their case in court, though given the severity of the allegations, it’s not great from the public relations perspective to just call her a liar and try to move on. If they simply leave this up to the people/fans, obviously they’re siding with the idol since one side has given details and has public evidence, while the other is just providing broad denials.
Later, KG herself responded on her Instagram Stories again.
“I am very disappointed in the company’s lack of accountability. My legal team and I are fully prepared with photographic and physical evidence to prove my allegations are factual, not “exaggerated” nor “false”. Thank you to the public for your unwavering support. Please treat both sides with kindness, as this is a difficult time for everyone.
I will continue to fight for better treatment of K-pop idols and trainees, in which I promise to speak nothing but the truth. I hope by coming forward, other trainees, idols, and group members can be
encouraged to use their voice, in order to make positive changes in the K-pop industry.
I guess there’s even more from her side coming as well, which is almost a frightening thought given what’s been revealed so far.
One aspect I’m particularly interested in is the potential violation of minimum wage in California, as that’s one aspect of the system that could be quite cut-and-dry and might have ripple effects going forward.
