The police investigation uncovered that the platform hired hosts to perform explicit acts live. Even more disturbingly, there were reports of the platform recruiting underage girls to perform these acts. An Indonesian official confirmed, "Hosts wear revealing clothing or perform nude, and the agency handles scheduling and distributing income". This is the stark, criminal context behind the "tension" felt by a new host—the tension of knowing you are participating in an illegal network that exploits young women.

However, the escalation is rapid and often psychologically damaging. The money on the line pushes hosts to go further with each stream. What starts as wearing a tight outfit or doing a suggestive dance quickly escalates to nudity and explicit acts, as confirmed by Indonesian police reports. The pressure to match the earnings of veteran hosts or to meet the demands of high-paying viewers creates an intense, unforgiving environment.

: Sometimes, YouTube videos or vlogs from 2021 might provide insights or behind-the-scenes looks at events or shows Yoona was involved in.

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