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On December 9, JYP USA responded to KG's statement regarding her lawsuit against them and her withdrawal from the girl group VCHA. On December 8, KG released a statement on Instagram informing her fans about her decision to terminate her contract with JYP USA resorting to legal actions.
She cited poor working and living conditions, and abuse which allegedly led a group member to attempt to self-harm. The next day, the agency issued an official statement in response on the FANS app. JYP USA's statement informed fans that KG left the group residence in May 2024, and started communicating with the agency through her lawyers.
They further added,
“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.”
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JYP USA denied KG's allegations and stated that they would take all necessary measures to prevent harm to other members of the girl group.
They said,
“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.”
Why is KG suing JYP USA? More about former VCHA member's Instagram statement
On December 8, KG took to her Instagram stories to share her decision to depart VCHA and its agency JYP USA. She revealed that she had been discussing with the agency since May 2024 and awaited her contract termination. On December 7, she filed a legal case against the entertainment company. She said,
“Yesterday, I filed a lawsuit because I have decided to terminate my contract with JYP Entertainment and exit VCHA after experiencing incidents of abuse and mistreatment by certain staff members. I feel it was not a good environment for my mental health and I apologize if my leave disappoints any of you.”
She further added,
“I am not in support of the working and living conditions that led a member to attempt suicide. Nor do I support an environment that encourages eating disorders and has caused members to self harm.”
KG expressed her gratitude towards J.Y. Park and also revealed creating memories with her bandmates. She explained that she wished to pursue music and songwriting in the K-pop industry due to her love and passion for Korean culture. However, she expressed that she did not wish to continue in the unhealthy environment at the agency.
KG stated that she had made a huge amount of debt and paid little with exhaustive working hours. Furthermore, she also shared her intention to encourage a positive change in the working conditions in the K-pop industry.
Meanwhile, VCHA is an American girl band formed through the survival show titled A2K under JYP Entertainment and Republic Records. They debuted through the single album Girls of the Year with the title track of the same name and the B-side song XO Call Me on January 26, 2024.
The girl group originally had six members Lexi, Camila, Kendall, Savanna, KG, and Kaylee. However, KG departed the group in December 2024. On December 9, JYP USA in a statement confirmed that the five remaining members are preparing for their come back in 2025.
