Dedicated space for ”BTS” closed... Military communication app ”The Camp” admits rights infringement and immediately corrects it

The South Korean military communication platform ``The Camp'' has clarified its position regarding the violation of portrait rights of the group ``BTS.''
On the 16th, ``The Camp'' posted on its official bulletin board, ``Only if some famous artists join the military, fans within the camp will be able to create their own.
"We have identified that due to the immaturity of the camp management, we have infringed on some of the rights of a specific company, which was not our initial intention, and we will take immediate corrective measures."
We have concluded negotiations amicably by completing all aspects of the system that require some time by February 9, 2024." And “BIGHIT
At the request of MUSIC (BTS management office), "The Camp" has ceased to manage all camps set up under the names of artists belonging to BIGHIT MUSIC.
limit. As a result, camps set up under the names of BIGHIT MUSIC artists who received the message will be forcibly closed on February 9th.
``Even after the camp ends, if the name of a BIGHIT MUSIC artist is used without permission, the camp will be forced to close or the parties involved will be held legally responsible, so please use this as a reference.
I want to,” he announced. BIGHIT MUSIC previously sent a warning letter regarding the fact that 'The Camp' had infringed on BTS' publicity rights. BIGHIT
On the 9th, MUSIC announced, ``Last month, 'The Camp (military condolence letter app)' used BTS's portrait and name without permission from 'BTS' and the management office, infringing on publicity rights.
I have sent proof of content regarding the fruit." ``The Camp'' is an app that allows families and friends of enlisted trainee soldiers to send condolence letters online. However, “The Ca
A community for members of BTS who joined the military was opened and operated with the word "OFFICIAL" attached, leading to misunderstandings that it was an official contact point.
In addition, BIGHIT MUSIC sells packages that use the real names of BTS members in which ``The Camp'' becomes ``BTS''.
The company's position is that it infringed on IP (intellectual property rights). ``The Camp'' uses the real names of the members on the name tags of soldiers that can be attached to the dolls.
Tamama sold them for the equivalent of 56,000 won (approximately 6,000 yen) each. At that time, ``The Camp'' downgraded posts related to HYBE's protest and suspended package sales. Also,
The word "OFFICIAL" has been removed from the "BTS" community name. Later, ``The Camp'' acknowledged the rights violation through public notice and took corrective measures. "BTS" menu
He stressed that the camp set up in Nbar's name will also be forcibly closed.