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South Korean actress Seo Hyo-rim has revealed a troubling issue. She has not received compensation from her former agency, Majique, for four years. This situation has sparked debates about industry standards and artist welfare in the entertainment sector.
In 2022, Seo Hyo-rim took a bold step. She filed a lawsuit against Majique’s CEO, Kim Sun-ok. Seo claimed she was owed around 89 million KRW, which is about 66,000 USD. Although she won the case, Seo is still waiting for her payments. With legal interest, her total dues now amount to about 120 million KRW, or 90,000 USD.
Seo’s current agency, Inue Entertainment, confirmed that she has not received over 100 million KRW (about 75,000 USD) in performance fees from Majique in the past four years. Her representatives have raised serious allegations against Majique. They suggest that the agency’s claims of financial difficulties might be a cover for potential embezzlement.
Alarmingly, they noted that as of August 2022, Majique’s corporate account had a balance of 0 KRW. In contrast, substantial amounts were reportedly transferred to personal accounts linked to Kim Sun-ok and their spouse.
To resolve this escalating dispute, Seo submitted a dispute resolution application to the Korea Entertainment Management Association in October. She seeks to reclaim her unpaid dues. In response, Kim Sun-ok stated that the agency’s inability to pay is due to unfavorable economic conditions, not a refusal to pay.
This troubling case is complicated by the fact that Seo’s late mother-in-law, Kim Soo-mi, also faced issues with unpaid performance fees. She recently claimed 160 million KRW (about 120,000 USD) related to her play ‘Dear Mother.’ The production company, Rebite United, is reportedly linked to the defense industry and owes a staggering total of 400 million KRW (about 300,000 USD) in unpaid wages to various actors and staff.
As this situation unfolds, the entertainment community watches closely. Many hope for resolution and accountability for the artists affected. This case highlights the urgent need for reforms in the entertainment industry. It is crucial that artists’ rights are protected and that they receive fair compensation for their work.
This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.
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