News JYP Entertainment comments on KG withdrawal from VCHA: (1 Viewer)

[Xeulgi]

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[centen]

Basically just acknowledging they're aware of her post, but not commenting further. Not surprising, I'm sure everything is running through legal counsel now.

 

[centen]

@VLIGHTS
JYP USA just issued a much longer statement:

Dear All,
This is JYP USA.

We would like to address the recent lawsuit filed by Kiera Grace Madder (hereafter referred to as "KG") and her public statements on social media.

In May of this year, KG left group residence and initiated discussions through her legal representatives. In response, we temporarily suspended VCHA’s planned activities and engaged in extensive discussions with KG’s representatives to explore potential resolutions. However, recently we have not received any response from KG’s representatives, leaving our legal representatives awaiting further communication.

We deeply regret KG’s decision to file a lawsuit and make unilateral public statements containing false and exaggerated claims. This action has caused significant harm to the other members of VCHA and JYP USA who have been working diligently on their upcoming album and projects for early 2025.

JYP USA will take all necessary measures to ensure that neither the other members of VCHA nor JYP USA suffer further harm as a result of this matter.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

JYP USA

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[centen]

This is a really aggressive response, which makes me wonder just how rock solid their contract is for protecting JYPE from anything that went down.

To @Selfmate's point... even if you can't control the contract at the end, it's best to understand in advance just what you're going to be agreeing to. And be willing to walk away, even if it's your "dream."

 

[Selfmate]

This is a really aggressive response, which makes me wonder just how rock solid their contract is for protecting JYPE from anything that went down.

To @Selfmate's point... even if you can't control the contract at the end, it's best to understand in advance just what you're going to be agreeing to. And be willing to walk away, even if it's your "dream."

yes but whilst such contracts may have held up in SK since SK's got differing cultures and norms and laws
such a contract is untested under US and specifically California??? laws

(for the rank and file) all companies not just kpop are going to try to get away with the bare min if possible

I said this to my friend a long time ago - you know why it's called minimum wage laws? 'cause if they could the companies would try to pay you even less than that if they weren't mandated by law

 

[centen]

yes but whilst such contracts may have held up in SK since SK's got differing cultures and norms and laws
such a contract is untested under US and specifically California??? laws

(for the rank and file) all companies not just kpop are going to try to get away with the bare min if possible

I said this to my friend a long time ago - you know why it's called minimum wage laws? 'cause if they could the companies would try to pay you even less than that if they weren't mandated by law

Will definitely be interesting to see it tested, especially since this is all going to come down to what's in the contract and what's legally allowable. For example, minimum wage laws don't apply to independent contractors.

I definitely agree that the laws are just indicative of how much lower companies would go if they could get away with it. We see this with all the "shrinkflation" even though there are also laws about misleading packaging.

 

[StirFriedPanda]

This reads a lot like the typical Korean company response. Which isn't a good idea in the US. There's a reason companies say "We don't comment on pending litigation." Given that KG was a minor when the contract was done JYPE has a very heavy burden of proof and extra weight is given to allegations made my possible minor victims. The US also has much more lenient restrictions on discovery. KG's lawyers basically get to get copies of every company document and communication around KG and these incidents. it also will be public once its entered as evidence. JYPE also better hope and pray the deparment of labor doesnt get involed as well as the child welfair department. Given that some of the allegations are also crimes and law violations a NDA is not a shield.

 

[catonkatonk]

As expected, a terrible response. Hope she wins.

 

[Selfmate]

Will definitely be interesting to see it tested, especially since this is all going to come down to what's in the contract and what's legally allowable. For example, minimum wage laws don't apply to independent contractors.

I definitely agree that the laws are just indicative of how much lower companies would go if they could get away with it. We see this with all the "shrinkflation" even though there are also laws about misleading packaging.

what's in the contract is one thing however the treatment of KG (and the rest of kpop idols???) is another

I said this during the hybe civil war - two people engaging in the exact same conversation may have completely differing views as to what was said

the Trainer in question might have said something like "look KG I know it's late however we have to get this done before x time ready for the twice opening concert - we should try again"

to one person that might be perfectly normal whilst to another it might be seen as coercion

also laws - are all well and good on paper - it's the enforcement and implementation of them that matter