Drug scandals involving Yu A In, Lee Sun Kyun, and G-DRAGON...Is the ”Hallyu image” at its worst ever?

``The total cost of producing a movie that cannot be released immediately by two actors is at least 60 billion won (approximately 6 billion yen).''
This year, actor Yu A In was hit by a drug scandal that led to Lee Sun Kyun.
Mr. A, the representative of the movie/TV series production company that suffered the damage, said, ``All the producers are watching this situation with concern, thinking that it's no one else's business,'' and added, ``I hope the production companies and distribution companies... KK
Considering the ripple effects of the movie industry's collapse and the further decline in investment in the movie industry, the damage is too great,'' he said with a sigh. Actor Lee Sun Kyun was arrested on suspicion of drug administration, and subsequently arrested in South Korea.
This is followed by G-DRAGON of the group BIGBANG, and the entire entertainment industry is shaking. There are concerns that this investigation could lead to a ``drug gate'' for the entire entertainment industry, and
This is because they are worried that the image and status of the Hallyu wave that they have built may suffer. Those involved in the investigation process say that this incident could scorch the entire entertainment industry, including Korean movies.
Some experts say, ``In cases of celebrity deviance, contracts include stronger provisions for punishment and compensation, but it is insufficient to remedy the actual damage,'' adding, ``In the end, celebrities become more responsible.'' and vigilance
This is an issue that we must be mindful of." <5 celebrities with drug charges this year → Intensive coverage by overseas media... Content stocks plummet>
Lee Sun Kyun, who is suspected of violating the drug control law, was arrested at the Incheon Police Department on the 28th of this month.
He appeared at the office of the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department and was subpoenaed and investigated for about an hour. In addition to Lee Sun Kyun, the Incheon Police Agency also discovered that G-DRAGON was suspected of administering drugs.
Additional charges have been filed and an investigation is underway. Police plan to secure additional evidence and clues through forensic work on their cell phones. During this process, a third person involved in drugs appeared.
There is a possibility that this may happen, and those in the entertainment industry are carefully monitoring the investigation situation. Lee Sun Kyun debuted in 2001 and gained popularity by appearing in many TV series and movies.
is the star of In particular, the movie "Parasite" won the Best Picture award at the 2020 Academy Awards and the Palme d'Or, the highest award at the 2019 Cannes International Film Festival.
He became an actor recognized around the world after appearing in ``The Family Underground''. He was one of the Korean films invited to the Cannes International Film Festival held in May this year.
There were two movies in which he appeared. At the time, Lee Sun Kyun was in Red Car with his family in the movies ``THE PROJECT SILENCE'' and ``Sleep.''
Walked the pet. As it happened in such a situation, this drug scandal is being watched with great interest, and has been covered by foreign media not only in Korea but also in other countries.
This is not the first time a top star has been involved in a drug scandal. At the beginning of this year, Yu A In and former Korean group "WINNER"
Including Nam Tae Hyeong and entertainer Seo MinJae, five stars have been involved in drug-related scandals this year. Repeated drug crimes by celebrities are attracting attention in markets around the world.
This is why they are concerned that it could damage the brand image of the Korean Wave. Above all, the current situation that led from Yu A In to Lee Sun Kyun has brought the Korean film industry to a halt.
Placed in a previous crisis. Due to the charges against the two, four movies can no longer be released: the Netflix movie "The Battle" starring Yu A In, the movie "High Five", and Lee Sun Kyun.
Examples of this are his appearances in ``Escape'' and ``Land of Happiness.'' The total production cost of these movies alone is over 60 billion won. Furthermore, ``Escape'' received worldwide attention as an invited film at the ``Cannes Film Festival.''
``Land of Happiness'' is a highly anticipated film that attracted attention from overseas buyers at the ``Busan International Film Festival'' film market held this month, with pre-sales in 140 countries.
A film company official said, ``The Korean film market has been in trouble recently, and it's difficult to get a good response even if you make a well-produced film, but this situation will further weaken the sentiment of film investors.''
``The situation in theaters next year and the year after that is bleak right now,'' he said with a sigh. <Instruction research/accompaniment to personal schedule...What is important is the development of a sense of responsibility and moral awareness>
Celebrity management offices are monitoring this situation and are working hard to come up with many ways to prevent crimes by artists, such as conducting an investigation into the artist's teachings. An official from a music agency said,
He hinted, ``We are doing our own research to prepare for any unknown situation.However, we are approaching the agency with caution as we are unable to ask about issues that are sensitive to the celebrities we work for.'' The manager is a singer
In many cases, they even kept up with their schedules. Mr. C, the management head of the actor's entertainment agency, said, ``Managers and actors are also feeling cautious about this situation.
``In a profession that depends on public image, one person's deviation could threaten the lives of hundreds of people involved in the work, so we encourage each other to be careful.''
In the case of movie and TV series producers, measures have been in place for quite some time to insert related clauses into contracts in order to prevent cases in which a work is not released due to a crime committed by a celebrity.
. However, they all agree that there are many limits to how far they can receive substantive relief. Mr. D, a representative of a movie/TV series production company, said, ``We have decided on the scope of direct compensation for crimes committed by celebrities,
It takes a long time to apply the law.''It takes at least one year for a legal judgment to become final, and even after that judgment is made, it is difficult to calculate the scope of compensation for damages. What is missing is
It's reality," he said. He went on to say, ``It will damage the careers of the directors, writers, and staff who have waited their entire lives for that work,'' and added, ``Their mental damage will be exchanged for money.''
cannot be calculated. In the end, celebrities must be more responsible and cautious.'' Popular culture critic Jeong Deok-hyun said, ``The status of Korean Wave, including K-content, is
It now has more global influence than before. Even the stars who are so involved in the Hallyu wave feel a greater sense of responsibility and should be the first to make an impact, but this is going in the opposite direction.
He said, ``In addition to creating solid works and songs, it has become extremely important to cultivate moral standards among those involved in the industry.'' I realized it
"You have to," he advised. Furthermore, the entire industry, from celebrities to management offices, production companies and investment distribution companies, must do everything in their power to come up with institutional and educational measures to prevent it from happening again.
He also emphasized that there was no such thing.