One survivor, who wished to remain anonymous, shared her experience of being pressured into prostitution by her agency:
“I was 19 when I started working as a model. My agency told me that I needed to ‘build relationships’ with clients to get ahead in the industry. I didn’t know what that meant at first, but soon I realized I was being asked to sleep with them. I felt like I had no choice – I was young, scared, and didn’t know who to turn to.” South Korean Entertainment Model Prostitution S...
K-pop, short for Korean pop music, has become a global phenomenon, with groups like BTS, Blackpink, and EXO achieving unprecedented success worldwide. The industry’s meteoric rise has created a multi-billion-dollar market, with fans eagerly devouring every aspect of their favorite stars’ lives. One survivor, who wished to remain anonymous, shared
So, how does this exploitation occur? In many cases, young models and entertainers are lured into the industry with promises of fame, fortune, and a chance to work with top talent agencies. However, once they are signed to an agency or management company, they often find themselves trapped in a system that prioritizes profit over their well-being. I felt like I had no choice –