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No More “Slave Contracts” for Aspiring K-Pop Stars

No More “Slave Contracts” for Aspiring K-Pop Stars

SEOUL, March 8 (Korea Bizwire) – So-called ‘360 deals’ in the Korean music industry have often been criticized for over-exploitation of artists or prospective artists (trainees), to the point where they were given the notorious title of “slave contracts.”  Several K-pop artists have come forward to denounce the practice, while some engaged in highly publicized [...]

Korean Brands Team Up with K-Idols for Overseas Market

Korean Brands Team Up with K-Idols for Overseas Market

SEOUL, March 4 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean brands and freelance designers joined forces with globally popular K-pop stars as a precursor to expanding the outbound market, a local entertainment agency said on Friday. S.M. Entertainment, the country’s largest star label by market capitalization, opened “SUM Market,” a store that offers Korean manufactured food products with [...]