``100 billion won in damages'' production industry crying over drug star, is there any countermeasure plan?

Recently, the TV series ``Fool of the End'' (30 billion won), in which actor Yu A In, who has been controversial due to drug charges, appears, the movies ``The Battle (10 billion won)'', ``High Five (20 billion won)'',
The production cost of the films ``Escape: Project Silence'' (18 billion won) and ``Land of Happiness'' (9 billion won) starring actor Lee Sun Kyun and other expenses is approximately 100 billion yen.
It's Won. This is close to last year's operating profit (137.4 billion won) of CJ ENM, which is ranked as Korea's largest content company. These works were once highly anticipated by the industry as "masterpieces."
was in a situation where it was unclear when it would be released due to the risk of the lead actor. Even if the work is released, it is difficult to convey the original intent and enjoyment of the work. Already more than the materials and the degree of completion of the work,
This is because there is a lot of interest in the scandal involving the lead actor. Actors' risks, from past misconduct to drinking and drugs, have long been a topic of discussion in the entertainment industry. If it cannot be prevented in advance and the contract conditions are in place,
However, it is difficult to calculate intangible profits and receive compensation. Those involved in the content industry believe that the value of the work that hundreds of staff have worked hard over several years is more important than the financial loss.
They all say that being damaged is a bigger problem. The fee for a famous lead actor is beyond imagination. Performance fees exceed 100 million won, and many exceed 1 billion won. Diet
According to documents released by Congressman Lee Sang-heon, chairman of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee, actor Lee Sun Kyun earned 200 million won per EP on SBS's "Payback: Money and Power", which aired earlier this year.
Nam Goong Min received an appearance fee of 160 million won (approximately 16 million yen) per EP1 on SBS's ``1000 Won Lawyer'' that aired last year.
. Their appearance fee is not simply compensation for their performance. It also includes acting that enhances the perfection of the work by skillfully portraying the character, and the image and reputation of the actor beyond his or her original role. Viewer's concern
Their influence is growing day by day, with programs that are thought-provoking and overseas sales promotions. This is why actors need to take more responsibility and manage their private lives in a professional manner, even outside of acting.
It's for the sake of it. Actor risks have become so important that they can determine the success or failure of a production, but the reality is that their management is becoming increasingly difficult. A representative from a production company currently preparing a production said, ``Ki...
When casting, it has become more important to check whether there are any problems in their personal lives than to consider whether they fit the character or whether they are good at acting.''
There is even talk that we may have to take a doping test when we compete.'' Representatives from other production companies have also said that the scope has expanded beyond school violence, drinking, and MeToo to include drugs.
In response to the risk of actors being involved, he said, ``There was talk that it would be nice to have an AI actor.At least there's no risk.'' <The clauses in the contract are also important>
Some are calling for stronger contract guidelines for actor verification. The performance contract stipulates compensation in the event of a social controversy.
Although there is a clause that states that compensation must be made, the reality is that the amount of compensation will not match the amount of damage. Lee Young-hye, the representative lawyer of YH & Co, said, ``The risks faced by the actors are diverse.
There are cases where the production of a product is interrupted, there are problems with the finished product's performance due to an affair, and the broadcast may be postponed. It is possible to obtain compensation for damages by including some situations in advance in the terms of the contract.
You can make a claim.'' <Celebrities themselves need to be careful and take precautions> The most important thing is a change in actors' sense of responsibility and awareness, according to the industry. One production official said, ``I don't think it would cause a social uproar.''
Actors who have been involved in such incidents will naturally return to normalcy over time, so there are some actors who take it too seriously.'' He added, ``We need to strengthen compensation for the celebrities who caused the problem and discipline them ourselves.''
emphasized. A source from an entertainment company that manages risks for celebrities also said, ``The term 'celebrity risks' includes aspects of their private lives, and the boundaries of management are vague, so there is no risk of lying to the company.
There's no way to check if something happens," and added, "Celebrities need to take more responsibility themselves because the relationship is based on trust."