The members of TXT Soobin and Taehyun revealed for the first time that they were physically abused during their internship days, describing how they were “beaten” by choreographers while learning difficult routines.
The revelation arrived during a Livestreame in Weverse recently held, where Soobin, the leader of the group, and Taehyun told the hard treatment they have just before their debut.
Soobin, 24, explained That as internships at the average age, he and Taehyun were suddenly commissioned to master a complex dance routine of seventeen years after just a week or two of formal training. “They told us to learn it ourselves by watching the video,” said Soobin, adding that they slowed down the movie at the middle of the speed in the hope of collecting the steps.
“It seemed really difficult, so it was a fact that we wouldn’t dance well.” When their performances were not up to par, choreographers resorted to physical punishment rather than instructions, admitted Soobin, noting that they faced “repeated beatings” during the test sessions. Taehyun confirmed the Soobin account, publishing in the Livestream comments section that both had been affected during their first dance lessons.
Despite the seriousness of their experiences, Soobin clarified that this corporal punishment Since then it has been discarded by the sector. “At the time they had physical punishments, but if they physically punish someone now, they would have put themselves in difficulty,” he said, underlining that the well -being standards of the trainees have improved.
The news of their confessions quickly aroused a widespread debate online, since fans have expressed indignation for the idea that children are subject to violence in pursuing entertainment careers. Many users praised Soobin’s courage to speak while he was still under contract with Bighit Music.
The observers of the sector note that strict The regimes of internships are common in K-pop, where aspiring idols often spend years to perfect their profession in intense programs and rigorous feedback. However, the revelations from the TXT contrast with the refined image of the supporting systems of the trainees that the agencies promote publicly. Bigit Music, the TXT agency, has not released an official declaration that responds to the accusations.
While the conversations on the well -being of the idol continues, the testimony of Soobin and Taehyun is added to a growing choir of voices that asks for transparent training practices and stronger protections for young artists. By sharing their stories, the two TXT members highlighted the importance of safeguarding the rights of trainees while K-pop keeps its global expansion.
