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Underage Top "Boys II Planet" Trainees Connection To Convicted Criminal Raises …
Two "Boys II Planet" trainees' connection to a criminal convicted of fraud has raised alarms amongst viewers over the discovery.
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K-Pop CEO Convicted of Fraud Attempts New Debuts Amidst Industry Concerns
Seoul, South Korea - Concerns are rising within the K-pop community regarding Choco Entertainment and its CEO, Cho PD, who is reportedly a convicted fraudster. According to recent discussions, Cho PD has allegedly defrauded K-pop groups of over $1 million USD. Despite a long-standing presence in the industry, Choco Entertainment has notably failed to debut any groups, with sources suggesting that the high costs associated with launching new acts are a contributing factor. Recent reports indicate that Cho PD is now actively attempting to introduce new trainees, many of whom are described as very young and predominantly foreign, into the K-pop scene through popular survival shows like Boys Planet. This move has drawn criticism from fans and industry observers who express apprehension that any success achieved by these trainees could inadvertently funnel earnings back to Cho PD's company, given its controversial history. One prominent K-pop fan, known as DizZzyPop, recently shared a video urging viewers to refrain from voting for Choco Entertainment's trainees in survival shows. "You will only be making it worse," DizZzyPop stated, emphasizing that all earnings from survival show groups are typically tied back to their original companies for a period, potentially enriching a company with a history of alleged financial misconduct and poor trainee treatment. Former trainees have reportedly hinted at poor treatment under the company's contracts, though they are unable to speak openly due to restrictive clauses.
