Model Jang Ja-yeon, 29, was found dead, sparking allegations of exploitation and mistreatment by her agency.
The Korean modeling industry, known for its highly competitive and cutthroat nature, has been marred by numerous scandals over the years. From exploitation and mistreatment of models to fake profiles and unauthorized surgeries, the darker side of K-beauty has been exposed time and time again. Korean Model Scandals Vol. 1 - 21
Several models came forward alleging that their agencies had pressured them into undergoing unauthorized plastic surgeries to enhance their appearance. Model Jang Ja-yeon, 29, was found dead, sparking
Model and influencer Seungri, a former member of BIGBANG, was accused of using his modeling agency to recruit and exploit models. Model Jang Ja-yeon