Enslaved: An MTV EXIT Special (hosted by Wooyoung)

[evivante.livejournal.com]

The Korean version of Enslaved is hosted by pop sensation Wooyoung from the K-Pop boy-band 2PM and tells the stories of real people affected by the human trafficking trade in Korea and the region: A-Ching, a young Vietnamese woman trafficked to Taipei as a forced sex worker; Cel, a young Filipina woman trafficked to Korea and forced to work as a nightclub hostess and Lin, a young Vietnamese man who was trafficked to China to carry out hard manual labour in a brick factory.

Wooyoung, from the K-Pop band 2PM, jumped at the chance to join MTV EXIT in the fight against modern slavery. He lent his considerable star power to the cause by hosting the Korean version of MTV EXIT’s Enslaved, which tells the stories of real people affected by human trafficking in Korea and the region. In this compelling documentary, A-Ching, a young Vietnamese woman, is trafficked to Taipei as a forced sex worker; Cel, a young Filipina woman, is trafficked to Korea and forced to work as a nightclub hostess; and Lin, a young Vietnamese man, is trafficked to China to carry out hard labour in a brick factory.

This documentary was produced in partnership with USAID, AusAID, Walk Free, and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family in the Republic of Korea.

OIN WOOYOUNG IN THE FIGHT TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING

“It doesn’t matter if you are rich or poor, from the city or a village, anyone can be at risk of human trafficking. That’s why I joined forces with MTV EXIT to fight against it. Stand with us and be the generation that built a world without modern slavery.”

- Wooyoung

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Source: Kai2dayeo2pmUpdate6, MTV EXIT Vimeo, MTV EXIT website

Comments

[evivante.livejournal.com]

Junho, Khun and Taec are usually the do-gooders in the group who really take the time and energy to help. I think for Wooyoung, being presented with a chance to take part in this cause, he straight-up just went for it.

Super Junior had also been part of the MTV EXIT campaign a while back.

[evivante.livejournal.com]

This is also actually the first time I've seen him do something related to trafficking.. but I hope it isn't the last :)

[martha-sal.livejournal.com]

Stuff like this makes me so sad... Being from East-Europe there is so much sex trafficing going on here aswell and it's always young girls trying to seek out and find better life for themselves and their families... I'm glad Wooyoung is involved, it's certaintly nice seeing idols doing more singnificant things like these.

[lightframes.livejournal.com]

Sex trafficking is so common and a lot of people don't realize it. Like it's really prevalent in the U.S. too but no one ever talks about it.

[skonka.livejournal.com]

Pretty interesting that.

[anathema-switch.livejournal.com]

I'm reading this in Alex's voice :(

[skonka.livejournal.com]

Each time I read a similar comment it makes me laugh.

[unicornios.livejournal.com]

This flawless namja. it's great when idols try to raise awareness about topics like this.
I'll definitely watch this once I have time.

[evivante.livejournal.com]

It's heartbreaking.

[mongs.livejournal.com]

I'm glad that Wooyoung jumped at the opportunity to become a part of this documentary. Its such a harsh reality, and although the three people featured here were able to see freedom - not everyone is. I hope that kids / young teens who watch this from the comfort of their home realize how lucky they are.

[cedric-mcfly.livejournal.com]

Bookmarking to watch later when i get home from work!

Good for bb Wooyoung getting involved in something like this!

[modestgoddess79.livejournal.com]

glad he is helping to bring attention to this important issue