Shin Ji of the group Koyote publicly shared a flyer from an adult entertainment establishment that used her likeness without permission, requesting the photo to be taken down. This comes three months after fellow group member Kim Jong-min stated he would take strong legal action against unauthorized use of his likeness.
On the afternoon of the 26th, Shin Ji shared a flyer from a nightclub through her personal social media account. The flyer includes a photo of Shin Ji along with the message "Please find Shin Ji at the entrance."
In response, Shin Ji said, "Even if you find Shin Ji at the entrance, I will not be there. In fact, they say a man will come out," and added, "Thank you very much for writing my name, waiter. However, since there are rights to my image, it would be better to take down the photo for various reasons."
She added, "I will cheer for waiter Shin Ji, who is far away in Pohang."
Earlier, member Kim Jong-min also warned about unauthorized use of his likeness at the beginning of this year. In January, when a media outlet appeared using Kim Jong-min's image for false advertising, the agency stated, "We recently discovered a company using Koyote's Kim Jong-min's photo without permission for false advertising," and began taking action.
The agency stated, "We will collect related materials and proceed with a complaint," adding, "The company is exploiting Kim Jong-min's credibility and enticing investments under the pretext of revenue. We have decided to take strong legal action to prevent victim occurrences. We sincerely urge you not to fall for false advertising."
Three months after Kim Jong-min mentioned legal action against unauthorized use of his likeness, member Shin Ji also raised concerns about the infringement of her likeness. In particular, there has been an increasing number of cases where celebrities' likenesses are used without permission, making caution even more necessary.
Meanwhile, Koyote, which debuted in 1998, has released various hit songs, including "Pure Love," "Blue," "Heartbreak," and "Meeting."
[Photo] OSEN DB, Screenshot of the infringing company's official website, SNS
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