Han from SKZ: Excluded and mistreated by his own company

"A bright star who is not allowed to shine in all its splendor."

Han Jisung from Stray Kids

Han, a member of the K-pop group Stray Kids (SKZ), has found himself in a concerning situation of mismanagement by his own company. Fans have raised voices of alarm over Han's systematic exclusion from various group activities, justified by the company under the pretext of supposed illnesses, although recent evidence contradicts these claims.

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Between January and February, abundant group content was filmed, including all SKZ members except Han, while claiming that Han was ill. However, the dates do not align with this narrative, as Han was seen active and healthy during the late January concert in Paris. Despite this, Han was excluded from group schedules such as SKZ CODE (presumably filmed in January), promotional videos for the world tour, a fansign in China, and the recent Tommy Hilfiger campaign (all presumably filmed in February). Han's absence due to a "cold" for the fansign in China was announced on February 1st, and within days, Han sent messages reassuring fans that he was healthy and had entered a "vacation" period alongside the other members.

Regarding the recent collaborative campaign between the Stray Kids (SKZ) group and the Tommy Hilfiger brand, some fans have expressed discontent with both the association with the brand and the treatment given to Han, a group member.

"In fact, we don't care about the brand and we wish to boycott it given that it is a brand that supports war"

Some fans declared. However, their main concern lies in the way the company has been handling things regarding Han, suggesting that his exclusion from the campaign and other recent activities seems to relegate him to an inferior status within the group.

This situation has sparked a debate among fans about the group's ethical values and integrity, as well as about the company's responsibility to protect the interests and reputation of all its members.

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Fans' concern extends beyond Han's exclusion from these activities to the lack of opportunities provided by the company. Throughout his over six-year career, Han has had barely three solo schedules, while other members have enjoyed a wide range of opportunities, from musical collaborations, drama soundtracks, to appearances in fashion magazines and fashion weeks.

It is perplexing for fans that Han, considered the ACE of the group due to his talent, is deprived of opportunities, despite his evident profitability and popularity. The company seems unable to harness Han's potential, even when his musical creations enjoy success both individually and as a group.

Moreover, the company's management has ignored the promotion opportunities that Han has generated by attracting public attention due to his talents during his participation in programs such as "King Of Mask Singer," "Kingdom," and "Lee Mujin Service," leaving many fans worried about the group's future and Han's well-being.

The situation is exacerbated by the evident division the company is fostering within the fandom by not providing equal treatment to all members. As the group's contract, and therefore Han's, approaches its end, concern among fans grows, although a portion of the fandom chooses to overlook the company's weird behavior regarding Han.

In this context, Han's fans feel abandoned in their fight for fair promotion,, facing the indifference of a portion of the fandom that attempts to justify the company's actions. However, Han has expressed his desire to participate in various activities on multiple occasions, making it clear that the responsibility for his exclusion lies with JYPE.

In conclusion, Han's situation in SKZ reflects unfair treatment and poor management by the company, leading to concern and discontent among fans who demand an immediate change in the way both the group's promotions and Han's individual promotions are handled.