On the eve of TEEN TOP's comeback, C.A.P left the group! Exposing suspicions of the management company brainwashing idols and sexual harassment allegations!

Recently, the boy group TEEN TOP made a comeback. However, member C.A.P, who announced his departure from the group on May 9th, caused a stir by revealing behind-the-scenes secrets about the company on his own YouTube channel, sparking heated discussion among netizens.

In the short video, C.A.P said, "I want to talk about what I've felt during my 14 years as an idol," frankly admitting that he believes the reason for the gradual deterioration of idol culture is due to companies' brainwashing.

"The agency constantly brainwashes friends who are preparing to become idols, stating that they can't have relationships, smoke, or drink. If they partake in these behaviors, the company might go bankrupt despite the investment. This kind of brainwashing is ongoing. When they are trainees, it is physically laborious. After debut, it becomes emotionally laborious. They get criticized by people they never expected, including fans who always seem to have a malicious comment, who are also giving advice at the same time, who often think of themselves as teachers. In reality, they are the ones who are emotionally disturbed."

C.A.P also stated that with the development of the internet and SNS, celebrities have become very stressed. Although malicious comments are abundant, idols can't say anything. Because they can't handle things fairly, they are always uncomfortable, mentally unwell, and physically poor. C.A.P said, "Idols have become a profession that sells illusions from a certain moment. Idols started because they wanted to sing and dance, and companies started packaging for making money."