Rule 1
It is cruel to start "trainee" training from fine arts.
The selection of Trainee reached 800, with 1.
Korean artists are mostly trained by brokerage companies in primary school or high school, and are called "trainees". The training period is generally two to three years, starting at the age of 14 and 15, and maturing at the age of 16 and 17.
It is reported that the selection of ordinary "trainees" in South Korea has reached an intense level of 800 points 1. Only about half of the students can finally make a successful debut. This serious imbalance between supply and demand is the root of all kinds of human rights violations. Sara, a Korean female artist currently developing in China, revealed some Korean trainee systems in an interview: "General trainees (that is, trainees) will enter the company at the age of 10, and artists will be selected through examinations at the age of 15. This process is very strict, and it is necessary to learn from the aspects of voice, platform, figure and appearance, including makeup and modeling, and to undergo strict assessment.
Han Geng, a former member of SuperJunior-M group, said in an interview with Lu Yu You Yue: "When you are an intern (in Korea), you can practice continuously for up to 20 hours every day." The devil's practice is too bitter. It's been broken for two months. I didn't even know it. Students eat and live in the company, and private trips are completely managed by brokers, with almost no freedom.
"Poor students" have to accompany the wine.
If the "trainee" has not made his debut after several years of training, he will be sent to accompany the wine. It is reported that one year, a trainee in the Korean entertainment circle broke the news, accusing the brokerage company of ostensibly paying for food and shelter, but actually treating the dormitory as a guest house and letting rich businessmen enter the "draft" every time. The uninformed trainees were taken by the company to the dance studio full of mirrors and lenses for "inspection".
Rule 2
Being a "slave" after signing a contract is very serious.
The terms of the contract are very harsh.
In July 2009, three members of TVXQ!! A South Korean group filed a lawsuit in court to declare their agreement with SM Entertainment invalid. After several months of legal disputes, the Central District Court of Seoul ruled that SM's contract with them was unilaterally invalid. A lawsuit between TVXQ!! And SM Entertainment, we can see that the Korean entertainment industry was harsh in signing the agreement. Lim Yoon A, a member of Girls' Idol Group, once revealed that their contract period is 65,438+03 years like that of TVXQ!! .
At the end of 2008, according to Korean media reports, an unfair contract between 10 performing arts company and artists broke out in South Korea. In the contracts of these artists, clauses such as "If you want to communicate with the opposite sex, you should discuss with the company in advance and then accept the command and supervision" are impressively listed. Excessive clauses also include: explaining whether any family members are in debt and whether there have been scandals; Need to declare for the record before falling in love; All personal problems can't be concealed; Individuals going abroad also need the approval of the brokerage company.
The liquidated damages are too high to be repaid.
Large companies take a high proportion of artists' income, usually 73% or 82%, and even many artists don't get any money at all in the first few years. Sara, a Korean female singer, once revealed the problem of sharing between Korean brokerage companies and artists: "The reason why Korean artists' brokerage companies have a high commission rate is because they have invested heavily in artists in the early stage. Because these trainees don't have to pay, the sharing ratio of Korean artists' brokerage companies may reach 90%. "Artists have to change jobs, and the liquidated damages are too high to be repaid.
Rule 3
Cosmetic surgery before debut
The work intensity is very high.
Plastic surgery is a compulsory course for artists.
In an interview, Si Jie, the director of Tianyu Media Agency, who once worked in the top management of many large entertainment companies in South Korea, such as Tian Yu, DR and SM, said that "plastic surgery" is a compulsory course for ordinary Korean artists before they debut.
Si Jie said that in the trainee stage, everyone should receive a "lens test" on a regular basis, that is, let the lens shoot at all angles on the stage, and then be evaluated by professionals. The test results are the basis for artists to judge whether they should accept plastic surgery before they debut. Artists will receive some plastic surgery according to the specific situation.
High-intensity work is common.
There are hundreds of variety shows in Korea. In order not to be forgotten by the public, stars should not only complete their normal work such as recording records and shooting film and television dramas, but also accept the arrangement of the company to participate in these programs.
Andy, a member of the myth, said: "Stars can only sleep for three to four hours every day." Regarding the workload of artists, Si Jie said: "This kind of high-intensity work is very common."
Rule 4
Mafia funds have also entered.
Artists often encounter violence.
The underworld uses artists to make money.
In 2006, the media reported that there was a wave of "circuitous listing" in Korean entertainment circle, and stars such as Bae Yong-joon, Rain and Zhang Dongjian all used their popularity to become major shareholders of enterprises. However, with the fame and fortune artists who are "popular idols" joining the brokerage industry or the stock market one after another, bad rumors gradually appear, and questions about the capital inflow of violent organizations are constantly raised. In other words, some underworld organizations may use the good image and popularity of entertainers to achieve the purpose of "making money and laundering money".
The report also revealed that Jin Taichun, the former leader of the pan-western underworld gang, was detained on suspicion of threatening actor Quan Xiangyu. Jin Taichun threatened to kill all the family members of Quan Xiangyu and was accused of forcing Quan Xiangyu to attend a Japanese concert.
Artists often encounter violence.
According to South Korean media reports, after the Zhang Ziyan police committed suicide, it was revealed that Sung hoon Kim, a former representative of his brokerage company, hit Zhang Ziyan on the head and face with plastic bottles and palms in June 2008 because Zhang Ziyan revealed his privacy to others.
It is also reported that Sorbi, the only female member of the mixed-voice trio Typhoon, revealed that she was imprisoned by a brokerage company for half a year before her debut. Finally, when the boss was not in the training room, she jumped out of the window on the second floor and managed to escape.
Rule 5
Drinking and sleeping are common.
Entertainment company pimp
60% female artists are required to "trade sex"
According to the report "Investigation on the Actual Human Rights of Female Artists" released by the National Human Rights Commission of Korea in 20 10, 6 actresses in 10 said that they had been asked to provide sex trade to people with social status. 3 1.5% of the respondents said that they had been sexually harassed by touching chest, buttocks, legs and other body parts, 2 1.5% of female artists said that they had been directly asked to have sex, and 6.5% of female artists had been persecuted by criminal acts such as sexual violence. There are many people who demand sex trade, including chaebol, directors, representatives of production companies, advertisers and politicians. About half (48.4%) of female artists who were asked to provide sexual services suffered losses in role assignment or starring advertisements after refusing.
Sexual intercourse is often held in high-end bars or clubs.
The sex trade of Korean female artists is generally conducted in high-end bars or clubs, and the owner of the bar or club acts as a middleman. It is reported that South Korean police found a bed and shower facilities on the third floor and a bar on the first floor in the former office building of Contents Entertainment Company, which belongs to Zhang Ziyan. There is a bathroom with shower facilities behind the indoor kitchen on the third floor, and there is a secret room with a bed next to it. When receiving powerful people here, the company is likely to call in new actors like Zhang Ziyan or "trainees" who want to be stars and force them to accompany the wine.