No More Next Lee Seung Gi as Government Promises to Eradicate Unfair Practices in Showbiz
South Korea's Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism will look into activities and practices in the entertainment industry to avoid further incidents similar to Lee Seung Gi.
In a report, the government will develop policies to eradicate unfair practices in showbiz.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism to Take Administrative Measures to Avoid Another 'Lee Seung Gi Incident'
In a statement, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Park Bo Kyun announces their plan for the future by taking administrative measures under Article 18 of the Popular Culture and Arts Industry Act.
"We will thoroughly identify and improve expedients and unfair practices in the industry to strengthen fairness in the pop culture and arts industry as the key project this year," the official said in a statement obtained by a media outlet.
The said action is to avoid another "Lee Seung Gi incident" after the singer-actor's dispute with his then-agency Hook Entertainment due to the star's unpaid music earnings and more.
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Due to the surprising incident involving "The Law Cafe" star, the government plans to impose fines if Article 18 of the Popular Culture and Arts Industry Act was not observed, which includes delays in payments or unfair contracts.
In addition, to strengthen fairness in the industry and awareness among celebrities and trainees, there would be policies adhering to full-scale factual surveys, reinforcement of vocational ethics education, revision of standard exclusive contracts, and more.
Lastly, the minister also highlighted that with the continued growth of the Hallyu wave and pop industry, they would be focusing on "strengthening transparency in the ecosystem of the industry and protecting the weak."
The government's plan comes after Lee Seung Gi made headlines after Hook Entertainment failed to give accurate revenues and payment for his music career for almost 18 years.
Lee Seung Gi Files Cases Against Hook Entertainment CEO, Other Officials
Following the controversy involving Lee Seung Gi and Hook Entertainment
The actor's legal team released an official statement updating the public regarding his dispute with the talent agency.
The "Vagabond" star has officially filed a lawsuit against HOOK Entertainment's CEO Kwon Jin Young, and its directors at the Seoul Central District Police Station after the label has proven to be "hiding the truth about the profits from Lee Seung Gi's music for the past 18 years" without any compensation.
Due to this, the actor's camp has filed cases specifically occupational embezzlement and fraud.
On the other hand, the compensation he recently received amounting to 5 billion won was donated to various organizations. Among these is the Seoul National University Children's Hospital.
The institution received 2 billion won or about $1.6 million for the support and the hospital's facility.
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Written by Geca Wills
