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10:43 PM

Open World Entertainment CEO Jang Seok Woo got himself in even more hot water recently for threatening victims of his alleged sexual abuse.

It has been revealed that Jang Seokwoo, CEO of Open World Entertainment, has been making threatening phone calls to the victims. Telling them that, “If you don’t settle, we won’t stop”, Jang Seokwoo’s side had been able to make various people sign settlements and have them retract their statements.

Upon discovering his acts, Jang Seokwoo was warned by the judge on the latest court date on June 29th. “Do not make threatening phone calls to the victims anymore. Coercing and threatening the victims is like injuring them twice. If the threats continue, there is no way that it won’t affect the trials.” In the previous trial, which happened early June, Jang Seokwoo was already warned not to contact victim A again.


Alrighty then. What a fucking piece of shit. Holy fuck.

Worse yet? It’s working and it shouldn’t even surprise you.

As earlier revealed, a few of the girls involved in the case have made a settlement with Jang Seokwoo’s side and have withdrawn their accusations. It’s been stated that over $10,000 was given out in settlement money. Upon hearing this, the victims were questioned and gave conflicting statements, saying that victim B only received $2,000. Victims C and D were said not to have received anything. The court added that, “Both sides’ statements are entirely different so it is confusing. The confirmation of the money being given to the victims will be independently reported on and once again we will be able to stabling the truth.”


Seems disgusting, right? But that’s basically the system. Not saying it’s right, but that’s how it is.

It’s like how in Japan, once you go to trial, you are basically fucked because they won’t find you not guilty. In that same vein, wealthy people get away with a lot in Korea because they can basically pay hush money (they call it “blood money” but whatever) to victims in exchange for not having to go to trial. Happens a lot, actually.

Regardless, this shows why victims are hesitant to come forward and effectively demonstrates what a filthy industry the entertainment business can be at times, especially in regards to children and teens.


Source: article by IATFB at Asian Junkie
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12:35 PM

Shinhwa’s Jun Jin has temporarily become a free agent.

According to a representative of Shinhwa on June 26th, Jun Jin’s contract with Open World Entertainment ended on May 24th. Jun Jin decided not to renew his contract and is currently contemplating which agency to sign with.

Junjin has terminated his contract with his agency since Open World Entertainment’s head was charged of rape, sexual assault and other allegations. He will finally be leaving the company he’s called home since 2008 to find a new agency that will support his career in both singing and acting.

Many are wondering if Jun Jin will sign with Eric’s Top Class Entertainment, Dongwan and Hyesung’s Live Works Company or sign on with an entirely new agency.


Source: Naver
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9:38 PM

“The government will kick out CEOs and staff members who disgrace the entertainment community with shameless crimes.”

This is the determination that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism revealed to eradicate sex crimes rampant in the entertainment industry in a press conference Wednesday.

In this connection, the ministry said that the government will seek legislations on prevention of sex arrangement in the entertainment industry this year.

The move has come as a chief executive officer of an entertainment management agency was arrested last month for having sexually assaulted 11 girls who were training as singers or actress at the agency. The CEO is a Chang of Open World Entertainment.

“There is no system that protects trainees at an agency or star-wannabes from swindlers or brutal owners who ask sex.” said Kim Gap-su, director-general in charge of Cultural Content Industry Office at the ministry. “Of course, 'hallyu', or Korean wave, contributed to boosting the national brand power but illegal acts or frauds targeting young star-wannabes in the pop-culture industry have to be rooted out immediately.”

The ministry will look into all entertainment agencies to check whether they are involved in unfair practices against trainees in collaboration with Korea Entertainment Producers' Association and the Korea Entertainment Management Association.

The two private organizations will also form task forces to cooperate with the government. The task forces will collect basic information on music video makers and training management agencies, such as what kinds of businesses they are doing, how many trainees and entertainers they have.

6:16 PM

The CEO of Open World Entertainment, who was recently arrested for sexually assaulting his female trainees, has finally been charged with rape and sexual harrassment.

The Supreme Prosecutors’ Office revealed on May 8th that CEO Mr. Jang was charged for rape and violation of child protection laws. According to prosecution, the CEO had sexually assaulted several female trainees under his agency from 2010 to 2012.

The accusation against the CEO for forcing male celebrities to participate in the sexual assault, however, weren’t charged.

A representative from the prosecutor’s office explained that since there are no threats or violence involved with female trainees, the case involving the CEO and male celebrities fall under power of business and for rape. And since the cases under such category must be reported within one year of occurence, we do not have the right to indict the CEO.

Source: Naver

12:37 PM

Open World Entertainment has issued an official apology regarding the recent arrest of the CEO due to sexual assault charges.

On April 17th, an official letter of apology was issued on their website stating, “We bow our heads to offer our deepest apologies, and we are deeply remorseful for subjecting everyone to great disappointment.”

They continued, “The reports in the media regarding the involvement of agency’s celebrities are false. The artists under our agency were deeply hurt by these unconfirmed accusations and reports that were linked to them.”

The letter then pleads with the mass media regarding unfounded reports, “We ask you to refrein from writing speculative articles in order to prevent our celebrities from experiencing backlash by simply being under the same agency.”

They concluded the letter with another grave apology, “One again, we bow our heads and offer our deepest apologies for causing concern over terrible incident.”


Source: Nate
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net
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11:00 AM

The Boss has issued an apology on their official Japanese website regarding the Open World Entertainment’s CEO arrest.

On April 16th, The Boss posted a notice on their Japanese website stating, “We deeply apologize for the worries due to some reports about us in Korea. We’re currently investigating the truth behind the reports. As soon as we find out whether they’re true or not, we’ll let you know.”

However, first stament from The Boss, who is under Open World Entertainment, is believed to be more from The Boss’ Japanese agency, Sony Music Japan.

Due to ongoing scandal, The Boss has postponed the release of their 1st full-length album “Shadow”. Other singers including X-5 from the agency halted its activities as well.

Source: TV Report
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net
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9:25 PM

Due to the arrest of the Open World Entertainment’s CEO, The Boss will be postponing their 1st full-length album “Shadow” until further notice.

Last week, the CEO of Open World Entertainment has been arrested and currently under going investigation. He was charged with habitual sexual harrassment, assault and rape of his singers, trainees and aspiring singers.

As a result, The Boss, who is under the same agency, has stopped all of their schedules. After the release of two video teasers earlier this week, the company stopped uploading new videos, focusing on the situation of the company instead. Other singers including X-5 from the agency halted its activities as well.

The Boss was initially scheduled to release their album on April 17th. Due to all of the commotion, the release date will be postponed to a new date hasn't been confirmed yet.

Source: Star News
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net
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6:58 PM

The CEO of Open World Entertainment, the agency that houses celebrities such as Shin Jin Soo, The Boss, X-5, and Shinhwa’s Jun Jin, has been revealed to be arrested and currently under going investigation for alleged charges of sexual harassment.

According to the Seoul Gangnam Police Agency, CEO Mr. Jang was arrested by undercover detectives at his office building in Seoul on April 10. He was charged with habitual sexual harrassment, assault and rape of his singers, trainees and aspiring singers.

The police have been gathering information about Mr. Jang for the past month and have engaged in private investigations with over 30 victims. The police then received an arrest warrant the day after Mr. Jang returned from Japan, arresting him at his own building in Gangnam.

After the arrest, they issued a search warrant to search the company′s office, and the agency’s celebrities, including The Boss, have been investigated for any harm they may have suffered.

An official stated, “We’ve been receiving countless reports that the CEO was using his higher position to regularly sexually harrass and assault his trainees. Over 20 victims are involved in the case.”


Source: Naver
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net
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