Do you want to be a Kpop Star???

Being a Kpop idol is tough and stressful. Although they have the fame and get to go to various places, it's tiring for them and they don't get as much freedom as you think they would. For all you kpop fans, you probably heard of the slave contract. Kpop idols are under the unfairness of their contract from their company that makes them continuously in debt. Idols work obscene hours, rest terribly, don't eat properly, and not getting paid much. There have been numerous idols who tried and succeeded to end their contract. These contracts can last as long as ten years or so! Not a lot of people realize the hardships these idols go through, no matter how popular they are.

Most notable lawsuit was Hangeng from Super Junior, who I think was the start of this revolution of terminating contracts . He talked about the lack of accountability when it came to his pay was determined. He could not get a day off and had to do things that was not in the contract. If he was ever late to an event or disobeyed the contract, he would be charged.

I have always dreamed of being an Idol like them. Performing for people, being on TV, meeting other celebrities, getting recognition, and having sasaeng fans (ok...well not really), but if I had to work 24/7 with no rest or freedom, I don't think I could handle the workload and stress. I would like to be healthy and not go through stupid diets and getting sick easily. I want to see my family at least once every week and not just on special holidays. These idols go through a lot. Even from their training days, they never had a break. Some trainees had to get part time jobs to pay to promote their group. As an idol or idol group gets popular, they can have more say about their contract to make it better for them.

Idols make look like their enjoying the things they're doing, but deep down they're probably exhausted from the mistreatment from their company. Fame and wealth do not necessarily go hand in hand