Let’s talk about that time I worked at Idol Corp

Idol Corp has not provided a Graduation notice despite my request to do so a long while ago. This situation has caused me significant worries. I wanted to take a break from accumulated stress from the very start to the present, because of several issues that Idol Corp has had. While I recognize some internal issues are being worked on, there has been limited acknowledgment of responsibility for past incidents. I have experienced difficulties primarily in my interactions with Aviel, the CEO of Idol.

I was scheduled to receive my share of the second Donothon earnings, given to me in support by my Viewers, in early February to help and facilitate my move to another country, including various expenses like furniture, soundproofing, better equipment – as agreed & being the sole reason for my second Donothon, but I did not receive anything. The lack of funds has caused me financial hardship. I have been under the impression that I would be paid. I was told it was sent, or being sent at the time, and like the first Donothon, and all the other Donothons, I should have received the funds on my next paycheck. 

I was then recently told that the funds were frozen due to saying I wouldn’t do my Rewards, which is false. We were still discussing and in the middle of negotiations. There were mentions of other Rewards over which I had no control over (e.g., a Mini Game, Stuffed Ponpup), and that was what I was referring to. This concerned me because I stated multiple times I could do my Rewards. It seemed illogical, as I had learned I would not receive the funds prior to this part in our negotiations. I was told by someone else at Idol Corp that the actual reason was because I had a Graduation Notice active. Regardless, this shouldn’t have changed anything since there was a significant established lapse of time before my leave, and I was more than open to negotiate and compromise to do my Rewards during that time, and extend the Graduation Notice.

Around the start of January, I had issued a Graduation Notice because of my experiences at Idol Corp. I want to emphasize that issuing the Graduation Notice was not related to the Donothon. I planned to see what was possible, what my options were, what we could agree on, finish my Rewards of the Donothon and exit with no complications. Keep in mind, we are at the end of March as of writing this, and I could have have worked on the Rewards for the Donothon this entire time.

There were instances of undue pressure and coercion over the past months, going back and forth, such as punitive terms in documents I was given to sign, and threats. I refused to sign anything for my own mental well-being and to protect my freedom. Other well-meaning individuals joined in the negotiation near the tail-end, but it was still unfruitful, as Aviel refused to budge. In the end, I knew refunds might have to be issued, despite being a last option because of my financial situation, and possibilities of resolving this. I was very recently made aware by my Viewers that, upon asking for refunds, messages sent by Idol Corp to my Viewers indicated no refunds would be offered because I was presently working on, and on my way to finishing my Rewards (false, as we had not yet come to an agreement, while simultaneously claiming I would not do my Rewards. I hadn’t received anything either way). In the end, it is the right thing to do for my Viewers because we were unable to find a way for Idol Corp to let me complete my Rewards.

I have been feeling very unwell because of this situation, and have made this known to Idol Corp. It has affected me mentally and physically, where I have needed to see a doctor. Most days I feel very depressed and brain fogged, completely out of it, and I struggle to do anything, including Streaming. I have felt lonely and isolated, worsening my anxieties. I am very exhausted. I tried my best.

I have respectfully asked Idol Corp to respect my privacy and discontinue any further attempts to contact me. Despite holding evidence, I've chosen not to disclose further details out of consideration for the other Talents and Idol Corp Staff. I believe it prudent for all parties to move forward and disengage from this matter. Continued engagement serves no purpose and will only perpetuate harm and validate my experiences.