Despite JYP Entertainment's statement that TWICE's Tzuyu was not forced to apologize, top Taiwanese figures have come out to press charges against the agency for coercion.
On January 19, it was revealed that Taiwanese figures like human rights lawyer Wang Kefu and MC Hu Zhongxin are pressing charges against JYPE for allegedly forcing Tzuyu to apologize for appearing on 'My Little Television' with a Taiwanese flag and allegedly having a "pro-Taiwanese independence" agenda. The same charges are being pressed against Taiwanese singer Huang An, who is allegedly against Taiwanese independence and was one of the first celebrities who reportedly criticized Tzuyu.
Lawyer Wang Kefu stated, "For no reason, Huang An infringed upon Tzuyu's free will and coerced her to apologize through unlawful means and gave her a heavy heart." However, Huang An has denied the allegations and stated that he considers himself Taiwanese.
Though the charges are not expected to give rise to any real legal consequences, they're definitely making headlines. The Center for Multi-Cultural Korea also stated that it would be requesting an investigation into JYPE and J.Y. Park from the National Human Rights Commission of Korea.
What are your thoughts on the growing controversy?
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On January 19, it was revealed that Taiwanese figures like human rights lawyer Wang Kefu and MC Hu Zhongxin are pressing charges against JYPE for allegedly forcing Tzuyu to apologize for appearing on 'My Little Television' with a Taiwanese flag and allegedly having a "pro-Taiwanese independence" agenda. The same charges are being pressed against Taiwanese singer Huang An, who is allegedly against Taiwanese independence and was one of the first celebrities who reportedly criticized Tzuyu.
Lawyer Wang Kefu stated, "For no reason, Huang An infringed upon Tzuyu's free will and coerced her to apologize through unlawful means and gave her a heavy heart." However, Huang An has denied the allegations and stated that he considers himself Taiwanese.
Though the charges are not expected to give rise to any real legal consequences, they're definitely making headlines. The Center for Multi-Cultural Korea also stated that it would be requesting an investigation into JYPE and J.Y. Park from the National Human Rights Commission of Korea.
What are your thoughts on the growing controversy?
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