HYBE Accused of Forcing Youngseo’s Departure from ILLIT and Pressuring Minji to Leave School
Recent revelations have sparked controversy around HYBE’s management practices, raising concerns about the pressure idols face within the company. An online post disclosed that HYBE forced Youngseo to leave the girl group ILLIT, using her education as a pretext. This claim highlights a troubling pattern within HYBE’s approach to trainee and artist management.
Additionally, Source Music, a HYBE subsidiary responsible for managing NewJeans’ pre-debut lineup, reportedly pressured NewJeans member Minji to abandon her education. Insiders revealed that Minji faced a grueling training schedule under Source Music, with poor living conditions including a dorm infested with cockroaches. Despite this, Minji has been determined to continue her studies amid these hardships.
These allegations have raised eyebrows among fans and industry watchers, questioning the ethics behind HYBE’s treatment of young talents. The reports suggest that the company prioritizes intense training and career demands over the personal well-being and education of its artists.
As these issues come to light, fans hope for more transparency and better support for idols balancing their education and career under major entertainment companies like HYBE.
