Korean Assemblywoman Choi Min Hee Explains Why Her Proposed 'JYJ Law' Is Necessary

Korean Assemblywoman Choi Min Hee gave insight on what drove her to propose the so-called "JYJ Law" which she believes is needed to protect the weak under broadcasting law.

Under the law she proposed last month, Choi seeks to prevent the banning of entertainers and artists from appearing on broadcast without a justifiable reason.

Ultimately, she said creating a fairer environment will be beneficial for viewers.

"Laws are made for citizens to use as a base, it's not for them to lean on. However, there has to be a legal basis where the weak are protected as much as possible," said Choi, according to Allkpop. "Broadcasting law is the same. The whole world is screaming 'win-win' when it comes to partnerships, but only in Korea is there a hierarchy among the broadcasting station, producers, and the cast. We should break the tradition of forced efficiency."

"This bill was proposed so that we can correct wrongful actions and regain viewers' rights," the assemblywoman explained.

"That's why the system has to change properly. Everyone has good will in their hearts. Taking the bill into consideration, we all have to try to prevent such an incident from happening. Once the 'JYJ Law' passes, it is to a person's own discretion to make harmonious relationship with others. Personal issues have the upper hand when it comes to law and evoke more positive public sentiment, so they should be dealt with on a humane level," she added.

Further explaining why she chose JYJ for the name of the bill, she said: "Members of JYJ went to court with their former agency and won the suit. This symbolizes a new rift within the entertainment industry. Putting emphasis on that meaning, we named it so that it would reinstate what's stated in Article 85 of Broadcast Law."

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