#Thread: Press Conference today regarding TheEastLight's recent events regarding the band's abuse and assault by Producer A and CEO KimChanghwan "B" (leader Lee Seokcheol) and his lawyer at Choyeongrae Hall
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Lee Seokcheol shares that both he and his brother, Lee Seunghyun have endured being beaten by Producer A
Lee Seokcheol shared that Kim Changhwan, their CEO, was aware of the situation and would watch the two of them be beaten up in the 5th floor studio
Lee Seokcheol shared that Kim Changhwan, their CEO, was aware of the situation and would watch the two of them be beaten up in the 5th floor studio
Seokcheol shares for the past 4 years, beginning in 2015, he and the members would be clubbed by a baseball bat, the abuse would occur everywhere within the company, studios, practice rooms
The members were hit at times more than 50 times across their bodies with a baseball bat, at times when they were hit in the head, there would be lots of blood
While being beat up in these rooms, the members of TheEastLight. had no where to run because rooms would be locked
While being beat up in these rooms, the members of TheEastLight. had no where to run because rooms would be locked
Seokcheol also shares that when he wasn't following instructions or made mistakes, he would be choked with a guitar string.
On top of all of this, his parents would visit every week, but they were so afraid of sharing the truth due to death threats by their Producer
On top of all of this, his parents would visit every week, but they were so afraid of sharing the truth due to death threats by their Producer
Currently, Seokcheol and his brother Seunghyun have moved out of the group's dorm and are currently staying somewhere near the studio
Seokcheol is the TheEastLight.'s leader and drummer, his brother Seunghyun is the group's bassist
Seokcheol is the TheEastLight.'s leader and drummer, his brother Seunghyun is the group's bassist
Seokcheol is now receiving psychological therapy to help with the trauma that he has had to face
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Seokcheol shares he cannot comment on the other members assault but assures that if an criminal investigation is opened, truth will reveal itself
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Producer A is revealed to be Yoon Youngil.
Seokcheol reveals that no one would realise the abuse would occurring as majority of the time events would take place in areas where rooms were soundproofed making it difficult for noise to be heard from outside the rooms
Seokcheol reveals that no one would realise the abuse would occurring as majority of the time events would take place in areas where rooms were soundproofed making it difficult for noise to be heard from outside the rooms
Seokcheol even share that company support was very poor, his own instruments were purchased at the expense of his parents, he was not supplied instruments by the company
The original involvement between TheEastLight's parents getting involved with Media Line Entertainment began when Seokcheol's father discovered bruises over his son's body
The father then approached the agency where Media Line had promised to not have the events ever occur again
The father then approached the agency where Media Line had promised to not have the events ever occur again
However, the promise was not kept as the most recent event on October 4th shared that PD A was still verbally abusing the members
Lee Seokcheol and his brother Lee Seunghyun have plans to take legal action against their company
It is also noted that another party involved, director Lee Junghyun was also covering and neglecting the group's status, making them appear and perform while hurt
It is also noted that another party involved, director Lee Junghyun was also covering and neglecting the group's status, making them appear and perform while hurt
Lee Seokcheol's brother, Lee Seunghyun is currently being discharged from the hospital after undergoing treatment for trauma and receiving psychological care for his well-being
With TheEastLight.'s situation being brought to light, Seokcheol will ultimately end his activities with the band.
Seokcheol hopes that by sharing his story, that child abuse and abuse in the music industry can come to an end.
Seokcheol hopes that by sharing his story, that child abuse and abuse in the music industry can come to an end.
In March 2015 at Media Line's old basement training room
Producer A, Yoon Youngil, had turned off their CCTV system and covered the windows without any reason and began beating (Seokcheol) 20 times with a baseball bat
Producer A, Yoon Youngil, had turned off their CCTV system and covered the windows without any reason and began beating (Seokcheol) 20 times with a baseball bat
March 2015 in Media Line's 5th floor studio
CEO of Media Line, Kim Changhwan forces Lee Seunghyun, who is currently a middle schooler, to smoke an e-cigarette that he receives as a gift
CEO of Media Line, Kim Changhwan forces Lee Seunghyun, who is currently a middle schooler, to smoke an e-cigarette that he receives as a gift
June 2015 at Media Line's old basement training room at around 1PM KST
Producer A, Yoon Youngil, notices that the fabric on his massage chair has ripped
He then proceeds to beat members using a metal mic
Producer A, Yoon Youngil, notices that the fabric on his massage chair has ripped
He then proceeds to beat members using a metal mic
October 2015 at Media Line's Rooftop between 8PM-9PM KST
Lee Eunsung was late, members of TheEastLight. were struck 10 times with a metal mop
Lee Eunsung was late, members of TheEastLight. were struck 10 times with a metal mop
August 2016 at Media Line's 5th Floor Recording Studio at 7PM KST
Seokcheol was practicing TheEastLight.'s debut song "Holla" while having guitar strings tied around his neck
Every time he made a mistake, the ropes would tighten, reoccurring till 3AM in the morning
Seokcheol was practicing TheEastLight.'s debut song "Holla" while having guitar strings tied around his neck
Every time he made a mistake, the ropes would tighten, reoccurring till 3AM in the morning
August - November 2016 at Media Line's 5th Floor Recording Studio
CEO Kim Changhwan, tells Producer A, Yoon Youngil while TheEastLight. is practicing "Holla", "These kids must debut even if it means we are going to put a hole in their heads"
CEO Kim Changhwan, tells Producer A, Yoon Youngil while TheEastLight. is practicing "Holla", "These kids must debut even if it means we are going to put a hole in their heads"
November 2016 at Media Line's Rooftop
Lee Seunghyun wasn't following Yoon Youngil (A)'s Instagram, A pulled Seunghyun by his hair slapping him in the face 3 to 4 times, and then later hit him with a baseball bat, striking him 2 to 3 times
Lee Seunghyun wasn't following Yoon Youngil (A)'s Instagram, A pulled Seunghyun by his hair slapping him in the face 3 to 4 times, and then later hit him with a baseball bat, striking him 2 to 3 times
November 20th, 2016 at Media Line's Basement
During dinner, Lee Seunghyun was showing "rudeness" to their CEO, Kim Changhwan
Yoon Youngil (A) then threatened to kill Seunghyun and then beat him with a baseball bat 20 times
During dinner, Lee Seunghyun was showing "rudeness" to their CEO, Kim Changhwan
Yoon Youngil (A) then threatened to kill Seunghyun and then beat him with a baseball bat 20 times
January 21st, 2017 at Media Line's Basement around 1PM KST
Lee Seunghyun doesn't properly follow instructions for a Facebook post, Yoon Youngil (A) proceeds to hit him 30 times with a metal baseball bat
Lee Seunghyun doesn't properly follow instructions for a Facebook post, Yoon Youngil (A) proceeds to hit him 30 times with a metal baseball bat
June 13th, 2017 at Media Line's 5th floor recording studio between 8PM - 12AM KST
Lee Seunghyun was brought into the studio after playing soccer, locked inside and was beaten - hair was torn, arm was broken, kicked in the head, etc. by Yoon Youngil (A)
CEO comments "Go easier"
Lee Seunghyun was brought into the studio after playing soccer, locked inside and was beaten - hair was torn, arm was broken, kicked in the head, etc. by Yoon Youngil (A)
CEO comments "Go easier"
Lee Seunghyun received a medical certificate recording his injuries on June 20th
During the incident, members of TheEastLight. were downstairs and could hear Seunghyun screaming, however, members were frightened for their lives too
During the incident, members of TheEastLight. were downstairs and could hear Seunghyun screaming, however, members were frightened for their lives too
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