y'all are aware hell korea exists for a reason, right? realizing how corrupt entertainment companies are is actually insanely normal in korea. hell korea (or hell joseon) is a term used by koreans our age who want to get away as soon as possible.
koreans work 16 hours in a full time shift, and a work day ending at 9 pm is considered early. a part-time job is essentially a full time job with minimum pay.
it's a country of corrupt and greedy power-driven people, and they've adapted to the lifestyle-or not adapted per se, instead actually expecting the grueling life they'll have to live.
the reason koreans, entertainment companies, and netizens are so harsh on idols are because it's normal to act that way. "drive them until we get what we want." that's their mindset.
that's why depression is rampant among idols and all koreans. korea is a terrifying place to live. not just north korea. south korea, too