'Dated the CEO to Become Central Star?' Ex-K-Pop Idol Hyogyeong Lifts Lid on Industry's Dark Side

'Dated the CEO to become central star?' Ex-K-pop idol Hyogyeong lifts lid on industry's dark side

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 in…

Former K-Pop Idol Alleges Girl Group Center Landed Spot by Dating CEO

KPOP HIT Former K-Pop Idol Alleges Girl Group Center Landed Spot by Dating CEO There is a power imbalance more often than not. A member of the now-disbanded girl group ARIAZ, former member Hyogyeong (now known as Hyokey), continued spillin... Feed from Former K-Pop Idol Alleges Girl Group Center Landed Spot by Dating CEO on KPOP HIT.

Ex-K-Pop Idol Exposes Girl Group's Center—Claims She Got Her Position By Dating CEO

A former K-Pop idol has shared some of her more controversial past experiences, including seeing other girls with "sugar daddies" or sponsors.