The Korea Times
A former K-pop idol is drawing attention online after sharing allegations about favoritism, dating scandals and financial struggles behind the scenes — sparking renewed debate about how the industry treats young artists. Hyogyeong, who previously performed with the girl group ARIAZ, posted a video on her YouTube channel “HYOKEY,” April 9, detailing what she described as troubling experiences and observations from her time in the entertainment industry. “I saw situations that were really messy while promoting an idol,” she said. “This didn’t happen at a major agency that everyone would recognize. Those companies invest heavily before debuts.” She then made a striking claim about another company, saying, “A member of a different group was dating the agency’s CEO despite a large age gap. Even though she lacked skill and popularity, she always stood in the center or got the ‘killing parts.’” Hyogyeong said such practices are not limited to idols. “This happens not only to idols but also to trainees and rookie actors,” she said, adding that fans may have been con
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