As you may have seen, it was reported that Producer Yoon Youngil of Media Line Entertainment has been abusing the members of the band TheEastLight since 2015. Today the leader of the group, Lee Seokcheol, and his lawyer held a press conference, regarding the band’s abuse. Lee Seokcheol stated that he and his members had been repeatedly beaten, clubbed by a baseball bat, choked with guitar strings and forced to smoke e-cigarettes. The CEO of Media Line Entertainment Kim Changhwan and Director Lee Junghyun contributed to the abuse by not stopping the assaults while having complete knowledge of them. They were threatened with their lives if they were to ever tell anyone, and leader Lee Seokcheol stated that he was also threatened with the lives of his members. He also stated that they would be forced to perform without their wounds being treated. Lee Seokcheol and his brother, the bassist of the group, Lee Seunghyun have moved out of the band’s dorm and have stated that they are planning to take legal action against the company.
These boys are between the ages of 15 – 18. They were brave enough to come forward about their abuse despite the threats and fear. Please support them through this time. Share their story with people around you so that their voices can be heard. Assault should never be tolerated, not in the k-pop scene, not anywhere in the world. Please give the members love and strength to make it through such a difficult time.
I have provided links to translations of the press conference and articles in the links below. I have also linked their Instagram accounts if any of you would like to show your love and support through that platform. Please don’t let their story to be forgotten.
The video of the press conference
The translation of the press conference
Another translation of the press conference
Another translation of the press conference
Soompi article regarding the initial reports and Media Line’s response
Soompi article regarding the press conference
You can provide support and bring attention to the issue by spreading their story, commenting on articles and searching “더 이스트라이트” on Naver/Daum. @ balloon_wanted has graciously provided a list of most popular articles here. Here are descriptions on how to interact with the articles ( @hoelyikon )and links to more articles ( @KlNGJIWON_ ). x x
Their individual Instagram accounts:
Leader, Drummer & Drummer Lee Seok Cheol
Guitarist & Composer Kim Jun Wook
Rapper & Vocalist Jeong Sa Gang
TheEastLight, you have been so courageous to speak up. I can’t even fathom the pain that you guys have gone through. I hope that better days are coming for you guys. I hope that you guys can heal. I hope that the people responsible for your pain, fear, and mistreatment will be punished for their actions. Sunnies will always be here to support you. We love you.
Trigger Warning: Abuse
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