According to testimonies obtained by Dispatch, Lee Jae-hyun reportedly organized private parties disguised as “DJ events,” inviting women recruited from entertainment venues, influencers, BJ streamers, and aspiring celebrities. Invitations were sent through cryptic messages reminiscent of Squid Game, and women went through multiple stages before attending the gatherings face-to-face interviews assessing their looks, mandatory COVID-19 tests at a clinic, and coded instructions to final venues such as rooftops and private galleries.
Dress codes were strict: black skirts, black stockings, tall stiletto heels, and loose hair. Attendees claimed that Lee’s preference leaned toward tall, slender women. Women were also asked to surrender their phones before joining the events.
Once inside, the parties included DJ performances, provocative dances, and socializing with the chairman. At the end of the night, each participant allegedly received ₩1.5 million (around $1,100 USD) in cash, handed in untraceable envelopes. Costs for a single party reportedly exceeded ₩20 million ($14,500 USD), factoring in luxury wine, chef-prepared meals, venue rentals, and staff.
Former attendees described the events as a mix of high-security operations and objectification. Some compared it to “being treated like commodities,” as women were classified into “fixed members” or “new faces,” with their status depending entirely on the chairman’s discretion.
The revelations expose a stark contradiction: CJ Group, which profits heavily from female consumers through platforms like Olive Young and popular audition programs (Produce 101, Girls Planet 999, Boys Planet), now faces accusations that its leader engaged in practices that demean and commodify women behind closed doors.
Critics argue this behavior undermines CJ’s core corporate value of “Only One” and reflects a broader responsibility issue—not just a personal lapse. As CJ generates annual revenues exceeding ₩43 trillion, questions remain whether its leadership can reconcile public ethics with private indulgence.
Sources: naver
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