Kiera Grace Madder, a 17-year-old singer, left her K-pop group VCHA after alleging serious misconduct by JYP Entertainment, including child labor violations and exploitation. She auditioned for the group when it was formed in 2022 but withdrew after concerns about the intense training regimen and the conditions under which the members lived. After the group's abrupt silence and exit from Lollapalooza, Madder filed a lawsuit claiming mistreatment and abuse, leading to public statements from JYP denying her allegations. She expressed both her dedication and shock at the behind-the-scenes realities of the K-pop management system.
I knew the K-pop system was very hardworking - probably one of the most hardworking systems in the music industry, but I did not know about what can go on behind closed doors.
JYP USA issued a statement claiming Madder had made unilateral public statements containing false and exaggerated claims, but declined further comments due to the ongoing legal matter.
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