VCHA has been on hiatus for several months.
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VCHA member KG announced his departure from the group and plans to sue JYP Entertainment for alleged abuse and mistreatment.
On December 7, KG shared an Instagram story revealing that he had filed a lawsuit against JYP Entertainment after suffering abuse from the company’s staff. He claimed the treatment was so bad that one member of the group had attempted to take his own life, as well as causing one member to self-harm.
He thanked fans for their support and expressed his desire for the K-Pop system to change.
Yesterday I filed a lawsuit because I decided to terminate my contract with JYP Entertainment and leave the VCHA after suffering incidents of abuse and mistreatment from some staff members. I feel like it wasn’t a good environment for my mental health and I apologize if my leave disappoints any of you.
I do not support the working and living conditions that led a member to attempt suicide. Nor do I support an environment that encourages eating disorders and has led members to self-harm.
I made this decision in May and I’m still waiting for my contract to be terminated. I’m worried about the girls who remain in the VCHA, my friends, who I truly love and care about. I also realized that if I stayed at JYP Entertainment, I wouldn’t be able to become the artist I aspire to be, as I really enjoy songwriting and producing. I have accumulated a huge amount of business debt, while being paid very little for the intense work and extreme limitations of our personal lives. While such incidents have occurred, there have also been beautiful moments.
I would like to thank JY Park, company leaders and staff for believing in me and exceptional training. I don’t blame anyone for their treatment, but I believe this is a deeply rooted problem in the K-Pop industry. I am grateful for the friendships I have made and the incredible opportunity to perform for a global audience. Thank you V-lights for your love and support and I ask you to continue to give your support to the VCHA regardless of my absence. I have cultivated a love for Korean culture and K-Pop music. In the future I will continue to make music in this genre, but not under these circumstances.
I hope that my leave will encourage the K-Pop system to make changes for the better, in hopes of protecting the idols and trainees who remain in the hands of these companies.
– KG
VCHA was formed through the survival show A2K (America2Korea), which he presented JY Park forming a girl group trained in the K-Pop system. The group has been on hiatus since their debut in January 2024, but was rumored to be back in the next year.
