Here's Everything You Need to Know About K-pop Idols' Contracts

Here's Everything You Need to Know About K-pop Idols' Contracts
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K-pop arrangements can be very unfair as many artists have brought charges towards their companies over the years because of their abusive contractual arrangements.

Way, a former Crayon Pop member, has made the decision to have a casual conversation with certain lawyers about K-pop contractual agreements.

CONTRACTUAL SLAVERY

K-pop contract terms in the old days were typically approximately 7-15 years, so they were given the name "slave contracts." Some artists, though, began filing litigation because of how unfair those agreements were. Over the years, companies are starting to calm down and have reduced their contract term.

The attorneys also clarify how slave agreements are only seldom used by K-pop firms, and that if they were to go back to using them, a company might make several headlines.

The lawyers stress that the most crucial part of doing before agreeing and entering a contract with a firm is to verify whether the contract is one that is used by other firms.

REASONABLE CONTRACTS

When ambitious young pop stars make deals with firms, they usually are in the age in which they will sign everything without carefully reviewing the necessary documentation.

The lawyers discuss how essential it is to make comparisons of the contractual agreement with the ones that K-pop companies typically use. The lawyers also stress that there is nothing wrong with checking out shortcomings in an agreement and asking for adjustments if necessary.

Way then admits that she's done all this in the past while she was working with an entertainment company.

NULLIFICATION OF CONTRACT

If necessary, agencies can completely negate contractual agreements with their trainees whenever it comes to contract nullifications. If a trainee has been seen slacking off, the company can ask for a termination notice and demand compensation for all the amount of money they spend on their training.

Contract annulments, nevertheless, are not necessary if they are for more personal purposes.

SUING THE AGENCY IF YOU'RE REQUIRED TO HAVE PLASTIC SURGERY BUT FAILED OUTCOME OCCURRED

This isn't possible as the new recruit was just recommended to undergo cosmetic surgery, and they were the ones who actually made that call.

TRAINING FEES

"If you want to enter our company, you must pay this amount."

The lawyers explained that while companies can ask their new recruits for payments, this is not common. They even discussed how, if aspirants have been requested to pay a certain amount, they must back away from the company.

UNSUPPORTIVE COMPANY

"Most companies let trainees or artists go to that situation. The moment you face that, no need to be intimidated. You can go straight to the court."

A scenario like this can happen if an idol doesn't earn a lot of profit, and if the company has limited funds. Then, the company just can't support or sustain them.

In these kinds of circumstances, by collecting some evidence, artists can nullify their contractual agreements. Although most agencies are inclined to let their artists go in such cases, most will request for fees and penalties.

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