Former YG Entertainment Trainee Lashes Out At “Inhumane” Treatment

Former YG Entertainment trainee Guno criticized K-Pop’s trainee system.

On February 14, Taiwan’s ET Today interviewed Guno. The former YG Entertainment trainee is now a member of the  J-Pop group BUGVEL.

In the interview, Guno spoke about the differences between K-Pop and J-Pop’s trainee systems. The idol goes on to state that K-Pop’s trainee system was much more strict and oftentimes inhumane.

There’s a difference in the way Korea and Japan train idols. Korea is too strict. Oftentimes, it is inhumane. One day, I wanted to buy a Coke at the convenience store, so I tried to sneak out by pretending to pick up trash with another trainee, but we ended up getting caught the next day and were punished.

— Guno

The idol, who debuted in 2022, then spoke about striving to become a better artist and his appreciation for his Taiwanese fans.

I am not satisfied (with my career), the minute I am satisfied, I should no longer be an artist. Because I promote in Japan, it is difficult to connect with my Taiwanese fans, but thank you for your support.

— Guno

Meanwhile, Guno was a contestant on YG Entertainment’s survival contest to pick members for Treasure. The former trainee was also a contestant on tvN‘s Produce X 101.