Rotten Mango #296: Two Sisters Dead After 12 K-Drama Directors’ Sexual Assault & Torture
Sep 17, 2023
Sora, a victim of torture by 12 casting directors in the Korean entertainment industry, shares her harrowing experiences. The podcast explores the tragic outcomes of the case, the alarming change in Sora's behavior, the dangerous practice of forced drinking in the workplace, and the disturbing details of the police investigation. It also highlights the stigma surrounding sexual assault and the heartbreak of Mrs. Yang, who blames herself for the death of her daughters.
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Sudden Psychological Collapse After Filming
- Sora returned from K-drama sets a different person, unclothed and carving "die" into furniture during manic episodes.
- Her mother, Mrs. Yang, watched her deteriorate and later heard Sora confess "I think I was raped."
Family Destroyed By Tragedy
- Sora jumped from the 18th floor and left a note reading, "I was their sexual toy."
- Her death precipitated her sister Sojang's suicide days later and then their father's decline and death.
Three Months Of Systematic Abuse
- Over three months Sora was repeatedly assaulted and tortured by multiple casting directors across sets and motels.
- She endured threats, physical violence, STD infection, and humiliation that shattered her mental health.