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Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
JYP Entertainment ends contract with KG, rebrands VCHA as Girlset
Split follows months of dispute after KG's allegations of abuse, unhealthy work environment JYP Entertainment said Friday it has terminated its exclusive contract with American singer KG, who was a member of the agency's first global girl group VCHA — just a day after announcing the group's rebrand as Girlset. 'JYP America and KG Crown have mutually agreed to part ways as she concludes her journey with VCHA. Both parties sincerely wish each other all the best in their future endeavors,' JYP Entertainment said in a statement. JYP America is the North American branch of the K-pop powerhouse. On Thursday, the agency announced via social media that the multinational girl group would retire its previous name, VCHA, and continue its activities under the new name Girlset. KG left the group last year after alleging abuse by a JYP Entertainment staff member. The 17-year-old singer shared her grievances on Instagram in December, citing disapproval of 'the working conditions that led a member to attempt suicide.' 'Nor do I support an environment that encourages eating disorders and has caused members to self-harm,' she wrote. 'I do not blame anyone for the treatment endured, but feel this is an issue that lies deeply embedded in the K-pop industry.' The following day, JYP America said it would take strong action in response to KG's departure. The singer later filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging workplace mistreatment. 'We deeply regret KG's decision to file a lawsuit and make unilateral public statements containing false and exaggerated claims,' JYP USA said at the time. 'This action has caused significant harm to other members of VCHA and JYP USA, who have been working diligently on their upcoming album and projects for early 2025.' VCHA was formed as a joint project between JYP Entertainment and US music giant Republic Records, consisting of six finalists from 'A2K' (America2Korea), a girl group audition program run by the two companies from July to September 2023.
UPI
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Girl group Vcha reintroduces itself as Girlset
Aug. 7 (UPI) -- The girl group Vcha is back with a new name. The band, created by South Korean giant JYP Entertainment, is reintroducing itself as Girlset. In a film released Thursday, Camila, Lexi, Kendall and Savanna are seen with passports stamped with their new name. The women appear in blazers in front of a red background. "We're setting who we are," the screen reads. They also announced a new song: the single "Commas" is due Aug. 29. The Instagram post sharing the news features a photograph of the four women wearing black or red leather jackets. Vcha was originally formed on the reality competition series A2K in 2023. The group initially also included two other members, KG and Kaylee.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
VCHA disbanded? Group disappears from social media, leaving fans worried - Here's what we know
Western group VCHA had been at the centre of controversy ever since one of the members, KG, had left last year after alleging mistreatment in their company. Now, many fans have been pointing out their worries over the group's disbandment as they have not been ative on social media accounts in quite some time. In addition to that, their accounts have also gone into blackout mode, further raising concerns online. All content was deleted from VCHA's account Any content that had been posted on the group's social media accounts has now been deleted. This also includes their main group account as well as the member's account. Not only that, but their profile photos have also been removed from their accounts, further worrying fans. 🆕 | Every single social media account of #VCHA has removed its profile picture and deleted all posts. — VCHA BASE (@vchapopbase) August 5, 2025 This action is not limited to only one social media platform, as all of their accounts no longer have any content on them. The group has also been removed from their management agency's official website as well, without so much as a notice from the firm. The action has worried fans of the group, who have been speculating that they may have disbanded already. Members have opened solo accounts As the group's official accounts have gone dark, the members' solo accounts have surfaced online, sparking debate about what is happening with the group. KG left the group last year after alleging mistreatment by the hands of their management agency, and had even filed a legal case against them, which is still ongoing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia: Unsold Sofas at Bargain Prices (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo Member Kaylee also surprised everyone this year when she shared a letter on her social media accounts announcing that her journey with VCHA has come to an end and that she wishes the group all the best for the future. After her departure, no proper updates had been shared by the four remaining members of the group, Camila, Lexi, Kendall or Savanna. The group debuted in 2024 and was formed as a part of the variety show program 'A2K'. They were a Western pop group that debuted under the K-pop system and had garnered a lot of traction for their unique concept. As of right now, the company or any of its members have not shared their comments about the matter.
Pink Villa
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Has VCHA officially disbanded? JYP Entertainment girl group disappears from social media amid fan concerns
Girl group VCHA, which came into existence all thanks to the reality competition program A2K, may have disbanded as fans await updates about the group's future. On August 5, many netizens noticed that all social media accounts had deleted their content and removed the profile photos of the girls, going into complete 'blackout' modes. This included the team's Instagram profile with 825K followers, X account with 62.7 K followers, YouTube with 674K subscribers, and even TikTok, where the team enjoyed a whopping 1.4 million following. This has further raised concerns about the group's disbandment amid the team's ongoing issues internally. VCHA's run in the K-pop industry over? Here's all we know The disappearance of VCHA's official accounts is a recent development amid the group members' struggles with their management. While usually a marketing tactic to attract more headlines and online engagement, their absence from social media appears to be a goodbye instead. Inclining more towards a break-up of the team, VCHA's name had also been removed from JYP Entertainment 's website under the artists' section, as fans observed on the same day. This has more or less confirmed their doubts as Vlights (VCHA's fandom) waited for news from the agency. The issues first came to light when member KG spoke out about the alleged mistreatment she received at the hands of the staff, which the company soon denied. After being placed on a hiatus, her departure was announced in December 2024. A case is also going on between her and the agency after she first registered it at the Los Angeles Superior Court. Following her, member Kaylee also decided to leave the team and the label in July 2025 with mutual termination, turning the group into a four-piece. While further updates have not come in from Camila, Lexi, Kendall or Savanna, it seems that the team will no longer continue its course under the South Korean giant, which was managing the group alongside Republic Records. VCHA debuted on January 26, 2024, and was all set to appear during Lollapalooza for their first music festival performance, but pulled out eventually. So far, JYP Entertainment has not shared a comment on the group's future.
Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Elastio and Advance2000 Partner to Launch Ransomware Recovery Assurance Platform
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Elastio, the leading ransomware recovery assurance platform, announced a strategic partnership with Advance2000 (A2K), a premier provider of private cloud infrastructure and managed IT services. This collaboration introduces the Advance2000 Ransomware Recovery Assurance Platform, a comprehensive solution powered by the Elastio Platform and integrated with Veeam in A2K's secure cloud environment. 'Today's cyber threats require more than just backups — they demand assurance,' said Brian Maouad, CEO of Advance2000. 'Our partnership with Elastio reinforces our commitment to providing resilient, secure, and high-performing private cloud solutions." Share Designed to enhance business continuity and cyber resilience, this new platform empowers A2K customers to detect ransomware encryption and data corruption in backup data. By combining Elastio's intelligent scanning capabilities with A2K's high-performance private cloud, clients gain confidence that their restore points are clean, validated, and safe. 'Advance2000 has built a trusted reputation as a secure cloud provider for industries where uptime, compliance, and data protection are paramount,' said Christopher Sauer, Global Vice President of Strategic Alliances at Elastio. 'By integrating Elastio into their Veeam-based backup service, A2K is delivering a critical layer of ransomware recovery assurance—giving customers confidence that they can bounce back from ransomware events cleanly, quickly, and securely with uncompromised data.' Closing the Gaps in Traditional Backup and Recovery Ransomware continues to evolve—modern tactics often infiltrate quietly, encrypting data slowly over weeks or months to evade detection and ensure compromised files get backed up. When organizations try to recover, they risk restoring tainted data, leaving them uncertain, scrambling to find a clean backup, and more vulnerable to ransom demands. The Advance2000 Ransomware Recovery Assurance Platform addresses this risk head-on with advanced features including: Automated Scanning – New Veeam backups are scanned automatically, based on customizable policies. Expert Ransomware Detection: Elastio's ML engine identifies ransomware-driven data compromise with 99.999% accuracy Retroactive Scanning – Previously unscanned or archived backups can be scanned on demand to validate recovery points before restoration. 'Today's cyber threats require more than just backups — they demand assurance,' said Brian Maouad, CEO of Advance2000. 'Our partnership with Elastio reinforces our commitment to providing resilient, secure, and high-performing private cloud solutions. The Advance2000 Ransomware Recovery Assurance Platform enables us to protect our clients from the growing ransomware threat and deliver recovery outcomes they can trust.' This partnership underscores a shared mission to redefine how organizations approach ransomware recovery. By uniting A2K's vertically integrated private cloud infrastructure with Elastio's industry-leading recovery assurance platform, customers can reduce recovery times, safeguard compliance, and achieve greater cyber resilience. For more information on how Elastio and Advance2000 are redefining backup data recovery and ransomware protection, visit or contact Chris Sauer, Global Vice President, Strategic Alliances and Channels, at partner@ About Advance2000 Advance2000 is a privately held IT and Cloud Service Provider delivering secure, high-performance private cloud and managed IT services across the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC), Legal, Education, and Healthcare sectors. With a nationwide presence and 24/7 support, Advance2000 provides vertically integrated cloud solutions that offer unmatched performance, security, and reliability. Learn more at About Elastio Elastio is the leader in ransomware recovery assurance. The Elastio Platform proactively validates backup and replication data for encryption, corruption, and threats, bridging the gap between security tools and backup systems. By ensuring clean and uncompromised recovery points, Elastio enables organizations to recover quickly and confidently from zero-day ransomware attacks. Learn more at
