![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Each of the three - Mikami Yua, Sakura Moko, and Matsuda Miko– were part of J-pop groups prior to pursuing careers as adult video, or AV, stars. A trio of Japanese singers pursuing a career in K-pop under the name Honey Popcorn has stirred up controversy for also being adult actresses in their home country, leading to protests from people who to keep K-pop’s female imagery seemingly more wholesome. While only loosely related to the #MeToo movement and the rising denigration of seemingly feminist singers, another recent incident regarding a new girl group has similarly raised questions regarding the moral responsibility of female K-pop stars. The Korean music industry has yet to become thoroughly entrenched in #MeToo, though allegations have begun to circulate and rumors based on anonymous accusations abound at least two K-pop idols have denied that they are perpetrators of a widely-publicized news story that claimed an unidentified boy band band member raped a woman six years ago. The local television industry in particular is radically facing introspection as allegations are being brought against top stars, and recoiling from the death of actor Jo Min-ki, who was found dead following accusations in what is a suspected suicide. The increasing vehemence towards female stars merely showing any interest in bettering the rights of women and female empowerment comes at a time when South Korea’s entertainment is dealing with major disruptions as a result of #MeToo. ![]()
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