The standard contract for the appearance of popular culture artists on broadcasts has been fully revised for the first time in 12 years.
On the 31st, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that it is issuing the 'Standard Contract for the Appearance of Popular Culture Artists on Broadcasts' and has fully revised it into the 'Standard Contract for Broadcast and Video Appearance.'
This revision has been prepared to reflect the rights and obligations of the parties involved in a balanced manner in line with the changes in the production environment for broadcasts and video content, including OTT, and to clarify the protection of performers' moral rights and the payment of legitimate compensation.
The contract was changed to 'Standard Contract for the Appearance of Popular Culture Artists on Broadcast and Video' and reorganized the contract system, which had focused on existing actors and singers, into a system centered on fields such as music, drama, and non-drama. Through this, it has made it possible to apply the contract to video content produced not only by broadcasters but also by OTT and online platforms. Additionally, as various video platforms have recently expanded, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism reflected practical protection measures in the contract due to observed cases of comprehensive transfer of moral rights and the non-payment of compensation.
The amendment stipulates that broadcasters and producers must agree in advance with the participants on the media used to transmit video content, and for the use of newly emerged media after the contract or appearance, separate agreements must be made to utilize the moral rights. It specified obligations for compensation even if the video was omitted during the editing process.
Furthermore, provisions were included to reduce the contractual risks of broadcasters and producers and to create a fair production environment. Comprehensive provisions have been established that allow for compensation to be covered by the participant in cases where there are delays or obstacles in the production or release of video content due to school violence or personal controversies involving the participant.
Additionally, it clarified the management responsibility of management companies and mandated that in cases where there are changes to the contractual relationships, such as the termination of exclusive contracts, the business entity must be notified.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism explained that it conducted more than 10 consultations with associations and organizations representing broadcasters, producers, planning companies, and artists to prepare for this revision, and finalized the announcement after reviewing it with relevant agencies, including the Fair Trade Commission.
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