The REAL Reason Why Korean Actresses Are Scared of Korean Men! 

What's scarier is when their fans continue to rally behind them e.g. JJY, Seungri and Kris Wu

It’s strange that the male actors ( celebrities) of the industry don’t talk about any of these. Women have to come together to fight on their own

I hate it when people say it’s a cultural thing. Come on we aren’t living in the dark ages. It’s time that the world stands up against sexual inequality and demand that people In general just behave in a respectful way no matter what sex you are. People of the world be kind to one another get along and you will sleep much better at night . Remember karma is a bitch!

It's infuriating and disgusting. I recently read the book "Kim Jinyoung, Born 1982" and it is one piece of work that exposes a lot of these inequalities and abuses in South Korea. Definitely worth reading!

Sexual assault and harassment is so prevalent and should be seriously stopped world wide

I think women should start their own agencies/ companies

Pretty sure the Burning Sun scandal only netted less than half the male celebrities that were involved. The police also shut down the investigation as quickly as they could, since many of their members were also involved. Misogyny in Korea is probably only barely eclipsed by Japan.

What is so heartbreaking about the pay deficit between male and female KDrama Actors and Actresses is that almost all of the stories are from the female point of view, the females for the most part carry the dramas, and the audiences for these dramas are overwhelming female, but the males are the one's profiting the most. It's mind-boggling. Those actresses need to ban together and STRIKE for higher wages commensurate with their male counterparts. It's about damn time that they are paid their worth.

So sad to hear about considering so many talented, beautiful and intelligent Korean women in acting and singing. My heart goes out to all of them and as an American woman that had to fight sexual harassment before "me too" please don't give up the fight. Don't let anyone disrespect you. The more you stand up for yourself the more they get scared that's why they will threaten you. Women give life to this planet. We contribute so much to society and often put ourselves last to make sure people we love are happy. So we deserve that respect as a human being. We are worth that respect. Sending love to all the beautiful women reading this. ❤

This is just sad and heart breaking. I usually get so disgusted with so many dramas where these men invite women to drink, try to get them to drink when they do not want to, or more than they can, then these men always attempt to be inappropriate with these women, which seems this is truly art imitating life.

Just existing as a woman and going out into the world feels like an extreme sport😰

South Korean justice system needs to jack up its punitive measures against sex offenders and abusers such as these men. It is disgraceful behaviour. Korean dramas and Korean actresses have put South Korea screens worldwide. Perhaps those who watch these should start boikotting the perpetrators. Time for Koreans to take a stand against this.

I really feel bad for these actresses were treated like this

Why all actresses not coming together and raise their voices???they are the only ones who can make changes

Disgusting... I hope the people don't give up the fight no matter how much ugly and disgusting it is

It's good that the case reopened after a decade when the young teens now have the courage to stand up

I often wonder how many people visit Korea with the idea that it’s a fairytale place like we watch in our favourite shows, only to have reality hit them when they realise it’s moral fibre is on par with many other places in the world.

they cant do Song HyeKyo dirty.... she carried the glory on her shoulders- Im fighting.

I mean its pretty obvious with the way they show power dynamics in K dramas. Its always the male character placed in a pedestal unlike the female character. But this isn't just in Korea. This is prevalent in a lot of Asian countries and also the West. Women may not be struggling as much as they did in the past but they're still far from being considered equal to men.

If I met a Korean actress , I’d just say hi As a father, I emphasize that all men should be respectful woman. I have two daughters myself, and would never want to put a woman in a horrible position. Men who stalk women have low EQ.

Every film industry has this discrimination but this soo bad for k actresses that they have to fit in every single standards of industry but on the other side male has no restriction, they can do whatever they want, this is so unfair 😔

Not only actress, idol too...

This has been an open secret for years now... I also wonder how many of the men were harassed when they were younger to think this is normal behaviour.

and they wonder why the birth rate in Korea is at an all time low

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As someone who lived in Korea for over 10years I can tell u it is (!) a cultural thing there that men are treated differently. People watch k-dramas and think Korean men are all Prince charming. But it's the opposite. As a German I can see that Its a very conservative country where mostly men can't stand women with own opinion. They get aggressive easily because of that. There is a positive change in womens rights in Korea and I know some Korean men who are complaining about that. It's not easy to live and work with them as a woman.

When will times get to change to mordern era where everyones equal? this is so heart breaking to see. Just think, on tv they show us happiness and joy, where as in real life. It could be completely different...

This is really cooling my heart towards watching kdramas. Why would I want to spend my hard earned money to buy a subscription or a kdrama movie so I can continue to make these type of men famous thornbirds? Personally I'm glad that the truth is coming out. These so called gorgeous loving male idols in kdramas are really flawed, abusive individuals no one in their right mind would want to go out with. Somehow for me it's comforting to know that in my own life I'm not missing out on love but dodged several bullets.

Wow 😳 I had no Idea. It the actresses stand together and refuse to put up with this crap it would cripple the industry. Women need to support women . The more I learn about Korean life for Women the more I feel like they are living in some kind of time warp.

So sad to hear that the perpetrators keep getting away whilst so much damage is done and loss of lives. Breaks my heart to hear or read about this😳

And that piles onto the birth rate decline as well

There is a big one which I saw a video from the behind-the-scenes that really changed my perception of the actor, because there were only two instances of what his behaviour was: 1. They were dating; which I don't think it was the case because he was dating back then and the actress doesn't strike me as dumb. 2. It was completely workplace sexual harassment by pushing boundaries thin there. Since that drama they are both known to be best of friends, but sometimes even when you are close friends with someone you can blind yourself to shitty bahaviour. I won't name names because this is only my perception of what happened and I don't want to spread rumors about A-list celebrities when their fans could hack me and kill me in my bed, lol.

OMG I'm finding it so painful & heartbreaking to even hear about it. I'm literally in tears 😢

This seems to be happening in all the other countries too where the acting industry has become a very scary place for upcoming actors. Whether it be Hollywood, Bollywood, Korean acting industry etc. I am just in the middle of listening to the horrendous things which are going on in Bollywood absolutely feel heartbroken for all those who are suffering because of their male and some cases female counterparts. It also seems that the authorities who can do something in some cases are doing nothing except for being paid off to keep silent.

All they have to do is wear recording devices on their clothes, such as pins, flowers, etc. Then just say no. If a man touches them inappropriately, then its on tape. Its like Korea is about 50 years behind the US when it comes to these things.

For me, both male and females face the same abuses. I've seen it with artists in the entertainment industries. 🙏✝️

Boycott kdrama to give justice to all actress victim of sexual harassment. 💪

So korean film industry has the same problem as Bollywood.

There is more than meets the eye in the kdrama world. Cancel culture, toxicity among fans, unfair treatment, suicidal tendencies among celebrities etc. SK dramas and movies are interesting but at what price? Y'all need to come together and fix your entertainment industry.

Terrible & very sad. It makes me very angry. I can’t even express my anger in here. 🤬

Truth of the matter is that no matter what we say it’s not going to change anything 😢 All we can do is wait for them to speak up and be ready to defend them that’s the only way We won’t know till you speak up👍

"Miss Yoon ji Oh❤😢, please keep fighting 🙏! You'll get through this.. Harsh reality from the society hits more uglier as you stand proud & strong to continue this journey! Aiming to seek justice ⚖️ is not an easy task .. but, please stay committed! I'm with you 💯! I'll pray that may God(swt) hears our hearts voices in suffering & sorrowful moments. Stay healthy & strong 💪 always! I still believe that having a divine energy from the Heavens? Contributes mostly in this dismaying time of tragedy. Don't lose hope, only the wicked deserves to be drag in Hell 😞💔! Believe that❤ .. &, please smile!

This happens in every domain not only acting, you will will be forced to keep your mouth shut otherwise you may lose your job or a golden opportunity.

This is so heartbreaking 💔

It is korean culture and they need to change. What else could be the reason for the enormous suicide. Not just celebrities but also ordinary koreans. This is just so sad. I hope they all change. Too Conservative, social classes, discrimination, etc. 😔

This is the SADDEST thing I've ever heard! These poor Wimen! 😢

Lee So Won is from the drama named liar and his lover

Its blooming sick

And those foreign girls think they can handle those guys! This is the real deal!

Shocking!

Song Hye Kyo is my favorite and this BS needs to be fixed. Common Korea! I know that this is not your culture but you all need to come together and speak out - both men and women. Netflix need to do something. I will not watch Korean films henceforth until something is done🌺 Aloha

Sadly enough, when I see kdramas, I think of gender & race discrimination, rape culture, strong patriarchal society, plastic surgery, and misogyny. Korean society seems to be misguided into thinking that's the norm. One must wonder what these actresses had to do to land those roles. Moreover, most soap operas are a representation of male power, there are often examples of blatant discrimination against women, the poor, the sick, and finally, all people who do not fit their fake representation. The acting industry seems to be the perfect ground for sex perverts to look for their victims.

I would bet that alcohol plays a major part in this idiocy . . . and there's this strange belief in Korea that alcohol is an essential part of professional life. Late-life dementia is also a major problem in Korea. I wonder why?

Every human being on this planet was born by a woman. And I think there is nothing more to add. Please think of women as if they were your mothers, sisters, wives or daughters, God bless you.

I heard you can't even use dating apps in Korea because it's so dangerous

I think that is a huge pay gap in the Industry and somewhat of a bias towards male stars. The pay should not be based on gender; instead based on the fact who attracts and brings in more viewers/tickets to watch the movie/drama.

no wonder most of them commit suicide.. and it's a pity there are younger women in the industry still experiencing it this day..

It’s so messed up like wtf these women prepare and act just as much as the men do so why a pay gap

Disturbing to read this and surprising in view of the upbringing of Korean men. Stand strong ladies.

@Miss-K-Drama....You did a video over 'Why Korean Actors Avoid the Military,' and you talked about the atrocities these male celebrities face, as well as putting a pause on their careers. Well, this comment goes a little bit with that. When Korean men put a pause in their careers or not, to serve in the military, yes women continue their educations and career pursuits...but the Korean women do not gain success at the rate their male counterparts will. It's a patriarchal society (male dominated and controlled society). They only see women (some) as tools to be cute and sexy, to be girlfriends, wives and eventually bear their children. They do not see women as contributing fully to the landscape of Korean society. That is why, even if a male puts his career aspirations on hold for 18 to 24 months, when he is released from the military he will get employment, he will advance over a female and quickly, he will likely be paid more than a female who's been working for companies or who herself has been struggling to get full-time employment, who has been suffering with this kind of sexual abuse and harassment, not just in the entertainment world but in all career fields. This patriarchal society reinforces to men, that get a slap on the hand for ill-behaviors against women, that they did nothing wrong...but they have to be punished a little bit, because well the woman or girl is some man's daughter. And let's not forget the women that do marry and have children, if she had a job and was successful, she's not expected to give it up and leave the workforce, to depend on her husband. These men have wives, sisters, daughters, etc...that they wouldn't treat the way they have treated other women...they'd be ready to kill any man that treated any woman related to him in such a manner...they sit and talk and show their pride at their daughter getting educations or advancing in the workplace...but these same men (some) will be in their work environments whether celebrity or non-celebrity being inappropriate towards the women around them or they will not stand-up and call out the men around them that do participate in this behavior. I believe it takes men of character to stand-up to another man, that behaves this way. If they stay silent, then what hope to women have. That is all I wanted to say.

These things go on all around the world not just korea,it disgusting ,no ones feels safe anymore,iam from Australia I don't even walk home alone at night your not safe.

i heard the same things also happen in the k-pop industry.

Unfortunately the pay gap is around the world in any industry is the same. But as for the safety in entertainment industries women are on their own unfortunately everywhere not just in SK and laws only protect perpetrators and not women.

Frankly speaking this is horrible can't the ladies protest against it

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Gender discrimination in pay cannot be accepted in any way. Korean female actresses should agitate for equal pay.

These. Male actors who harass these female actresses should be arrested and their careers should be destroyed

In the olden days, the pay gap is more explainable as men usually takes role that involves high risk as they often shoots action films/movies. The men have to shoot lots of fighting scenes or dangerous acts and they may not have stuntmen (Asian actors usually do their own stunts) and may risk losing their lives or become disabled. They didn't have CGI so the risk of filming those movies were high. Thus, no actors would want to take the role if they don't get paid well. Meanwhile, like Son Yejin said, in the past, women's role was limited to side-kick or melodrama. So they only need to look pretty and pitiful (coz they need to cry a lot lol). There were very few action movies whereby the female actress did all those dangerous stunts and fighting (Michelle Yeoh was one of the few actresses who did those). However, the issue is that now the risk that is taken by male and female actresses are almost the same as they are using stunt doubles and CGI but the pay gap is still there. Which is sad.

This is a little crazy to me … I watch a drama and then 9 times out of 10 I’ll search the lead actress and watch another drama she will have been in… actors are ‘meh’ … they should be properly remunerated for their work

This is all about power. people with lots of power don't mind using and abusing it to get what they want, even if they don't want it for very long and ignore the disaster they leave behind. In the US, we also had/have "The Casting Couch". It's all really shameful, and happens when people resist looking at themselves and their behavior closely and seriously, because "Everybody is Doing It." I absolutely love K - Drama. I find that the women often hold the thing together. I will not appreciate rotten behavior on behalf of the men with the "Power". So Guys - get the message and get yourselves together. And Gals - Stand Up for yourselves.

Shocking. The K dramas really are nothing without the fantastic performances of the women. Take women out of the industry and we have what? So the industry bosses need to stop their misogynistic behaviour and be the society they pretend to be. Decent, respectful, caring for citizens and modern. Actresses are needed and essential and must be paid equal to the men they work opposite to.

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Oh god not the pay gap lie.

Why didn't you mention that Korean men has mandatory military enlistment of about 18 months compulsory before they turn 30. It means you are away from work and is in an environment where you are trained to be a soldier as North Korea and South Korea war has not ended and its armistice . Wage gap has been debunked by renowned economists and financial gurus. I am not sure about sexual harassment issues in SK as i have not looked into it. Now don't go and say they must remove this mandatory military enlistment, see the Ukraine and Russia war. Ukraine men are mandated under 60 to fight in the war while woman and children can peacefully escape the country, seems like feminists has missed it.

In America they do it to children and young adults always

Salaries? That's for the market to determine (which takes into account demand and supply - there is no ethical justification to ensure men and women get the same wage). If you are not satisfied with the pay, then find another job, just like the rest of us peons have to do. Anyway it is nobody's business what other actors are getting. The wage negotiation is between a particular actress and the producer; other actors and actresses should not be involved at all. You should NOT CARE what others are making, but only what YOU are making. As to the inappropriate behavior, that just comes with working in that industry. Hollywood is disgusting too. Women should absolutely NOT ALLOW such advances, and should be accompanied by people they trust. At least part of the problem is that women are easily intimidated and pushed into such situations. They should stand up to these pressures. It is not a job for the faint of heart. One thing in particular, all women should absolutely refuse to drink alcohol. Koreans drink way too much, and that is particularly stupid for Korean women, who by doing so are just asking to be raped. Yes, the men will complain that the women are disrespecting them by not drinking, etc. but the only response should be a strong NO!

I am a Thai and a K- J- C- T- drama fan but I never want to visit Korea or learn Korean while I study Chinese and Japanese and want to visit the places. Drama and reality are two different things.

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Korean culture is stuck in the past with men being dominant. They are not little gods. These ladies need to get together and get a class action going. Strength in numbers. It only takes one, like it did with Weinstein and the #me too movement. They got him. These men are predators. In the K drama world though, I have noticed that the scriptwriters are beginning to call out this bad behaviour in the plot line, where they can, kudos to them for doing so. 👍 Ps I agree not all men are like this, but sadly the small % that are make life a living hell.

Only the Korean women can change this when they fight for they’re freedom … when you look back in history by the time when emperor lived then women had absolute no rights … now it’s in the gene and till this women get out of this old patriarchy thinking that they have to do what the father, men say nothing will change … look I am now nearly 70 and in Switzerland when we where very young eh had also the same fight for the freedom of women so now Asian women have to fight this by they’re own nobody can do this for you … it’s a long hard way… don’t give up

management team their agent the actresses people need a protector her

孫藝珍從20歲演出.就聽從劇組大勢前輩教導.下了戲或影片作品結束後.就和前劇組同事不相往來.不會聯絡.專心準備下一部作品。 藝珍之前的訪談：是說工作機會。感覺大勢女主角及女導演比較少.希望工作機會的選擇能多一些。

I think the reason they cast more men as leads and to be in kdrama’s is because fans/kdrama fans wants to see men💀 not cause of inequality, most girls want Korean handsome men as leads, that’s just the facts 😭 although I personally like pretty women as leads too But I do think there’s inequality in other parts of the industry as with money

And ppl hate jisoo for saying the truth

Nothing to be ashame of to stand against men who violated them ….these women didn’t do anything shameful…they are victims caused by maniac pigs!!!!women should be bold and brave to stand together and make those male animals suffer !!!!! Korean government should take this seriously….

Most of these Korean women are just gorgeous, I've often heard they're not treated well, too bad they can't do mail order husbands.

One word: shame on this practice!

People need to take their own actions for they family I would have done that then the others would think twice

This is outrageous and horrible. The many S. Korean female actresses should protest this inequality and demand more true diverse roles. S. Korea continues to prove the Misogynistic Values in so many areas. This in no way would encourage S. Korean women to support this behavior and want to create a family in this dysfunction. 😢❤

thank you for sharing this. what amazes me is the public is still living in denial that this is a serious problem in the industry .. I keep on saying g in every drama chinese Korean , why do they keep writing into scripts these sinarious with woman getting drunk at meetings that men just want to have sex>?????? if you keep making dramas with these scenes in it then of course you're giving a subtle message to your public This is acceptable. And it is not acceptable. In a place like Korea one would have expected that they were beyond this kind of disgusting behaviour. This is how actresses started out in Hollywood. It's 2023 and still happening. And it is not only just the women. Men face the same kind of sexual harassment of being raped, but the men will very rarely come out as it is hurtful to their pride and ego. Chinese and Korean dramas need to change the way they portray women in them. The fact that men are getting double the salary as a female actress is a appalling, the male actors in the industry who carry a lot of weight need to come together and stand with their female actresses to bring about a change. I believe this is the only way change will happen. When I watch the dramas in which women are being raped, and nobody pays the penalty for it, I always speak out very strongly. Also, when these short dramas come out with women who are emotionally and mentally weak, stay with a man who continually rapes her and then at the end of the drama, she falls in love with him. What Rubbish, this is training, a woman or a girl from a young age to accept abuse because that's the way you get loved. It's sickening and that kind of behaviour is called Munchhausen syndrome. Which is an illness psychological. And I keep saying if it wasn't for men we wouldn't have these problems. Yes I know how that sounds! But look back from the beginning of when man first started registering it presents on earth, to this date, it's no different. It's sad to say, but it is reality, if more girls and women and men who watch these dramas in which rape is acceptable and mistreating and mentally abusing physically abusing and raping a woman turns into love if more comments are left under these dramas, displaying your displeasure at the content one would hope this would make a difference. Imagine an actress being tortured by 32 different men. I'm so disgusted, not because I'm surprised, but because no justice was given to her even after she died. Corruption in the police corruption in the government corruption in the film/ entertainment industry corruption. In big corporations, it's everywhere, and who are the main workforce? YES MEN!!!!

Just has to stop...the whole world is watching! While the entertainment industry are acting like pimps....the consequences for these people are very limited. I suggest that actresses hire their own body guards.

About inequality. Doesn't women usually prefer taller boyfriend than them, more capable than them, being real gentleman (doing almost anything for her = easy life/being queen), to first show effort ? Can those women even imagine themselves in place of those men how much they give and appreciating them equally ? Money is just paper... you can buy things with it but not happiness nor love. And if "you" are doing job you love to do, do numbers/money really matter... Don't get me wrong, I am all for female and male equality and respect. But not all really deserve it to be realistic.

It is going all over the world. Women association should be more active

Asian men have alway been dominate over their female .. but hopefully now they will change and be more respectful and equal .

Darkside of Korea.

This has been an issue in the flim and tv industry for years, not just in Korea, however, hopefully there have come and will keep coming an environment whereby people who are targetted inappropriately will feel stronger to speak out if they know they will not be ridiculed or talked out of doing so for whatever reason. This is certianly not just something that is just in Korea and whilst it has got slightly better in some workplaces in some coutnries it is still something people not just women either have to battle with and they should not you should be able to go and do your job whatever that job happens to be without fear of such behaviours. One way I guess would be for the production companies to take responsibility for the environment of the actors and ensure that anyone who feels they have been mistreated or even feels under threat should be taken seriously and it should no tbe swept under the carpet because evil can only continue in the dark when it comes into the light it is finished. This should be something that is addressed openly and fairly and if anyone covers it up due to personal involvement with the person involved int he abuse they too should be held accountable.

It realy makes me sick. 🤮😡

This ends my love for k dramas...

KOREAN WOMEN NEED TO FIGHT BACK. #ME TOO. IS NOT JUST A MOVEMENT. DO SOMETHING. IT MATTERS. YOUR DAUGHTERS WILL BE NEXT. FIGHT FOR THEM.