Injustice in Kpop

      All Restrictions On Music Events Are Gradually Lifted

Some of the organizations in the music industry include Korea Entertainment Producers Association, Korea Management Federation, Korea Singers Association, Recording Industry Association of Korea, Sound Content Association, etc. Korean music, the Korea Music Copyright Association and others - announced on October 27 that they are calling on the Government to introduce more social balancing measures.

According to the roadmap, as the country's vaccination rate has passed 70%, most of the current restrictions will be lifted in phases through the end of January, ending the night-time curfew in cafes. , restaurants and other entertainment and gathering facilities.

Performing arts halls and cinemas will be allowed to stay open until midnight instead of the current 10pm.

According to current allocation guidelines, concerts and music events normally held at stadiums cannot take place. In the draft of the "Living with Covid-19" roadmap announced by the Government, starting from November 1, up to 100 people are allowed to attend music events regardless of their vaccination status. star. If all were vaccinated, the audience could increase to 500 people.

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Until December 13, the Government does not limit the number of spectators attending the concert if everyone is fully vaccinated. All restrictions on music events will be lifted on January 24, 2022.

                         Disappointing Music Industry

The Korea Herald said the culture industry in general is "celebrating" the changes, but music industry experts are not happy yet.

“We have to wait for the Government to announce the final roadmap, but the draft amendment sounds more complicated and confusing than the level 3 division rules that are being applied in many parts of the country.” a music industry insider told The Korea Herald.

Kim Myung Soo, director of the Korea Entertainment Producers Association, expressed disappointment with the draft plan.

“Previously the Government allowed a concert with a limit of 4,000 spectators in the Level 3 hierarchy rules in June. However, I am not sure the number of 100 and 500 in the first step to implement the plan' Living with Covid-19' is based on what criteria," Kim Myung Soo told The Korea Herald.

“I cannot understand why sports teams are allowed to receive fans up to 30% of stadium capacity. Meanwhile, music events are only allowed to have a maximum of 500 people in the same stadium. The new measures are difficult to understand in many respects,” added the director.

Kim Myung Soo said that the music industry has worked hard to cooperate with the Government in complying with the long-awaited adjustment and postponement of events and concerts.

“I am disappointed that the draft of the roadmap sounds like the Government is blaming music events for the ongoing 4th wave of infections, while ignoring the cultural influence of K-pop idol groups. . I hope they help us have successful large-scale events and promote them around the world so that K-pop is recognized globally," Kim Myung Soo expressed.

An official from the entertainment company said they are also experiencing a unique situation. Accordingly, they are having to carefully consider whether to share the good news with fans or not.

“The company became a little reluctant to announce that the online and offline combined fan meeting of the affiliated artist was sold out. However, many people are worried about the live event," the person said.

"I think this is similar to music events. Because there are so many things to consider, including distance guidelines, entertainment companies are worried about whether to announce or even plan to hold them. offline event or not. This could become a serious problem if it continues," he added.

According to experts, many K-pop fans are teenagers, so they only recently started getting vaccinated. Meanwhile, the Government's upcoming "vaccination card" system, which requires vaccination certificates to enter facilities and events with many people. This raises the question of fairness among experts.

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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, last week, K-pop group BTS held their first global online music event in about a year. The boy band is scheduled to tour and perform live in Los Angeles in November and December.

During the event, BTS also expressed their disappointment at having to perform in front of empty seats without an audience.

“I feel emotionally drained looking at those empty seats. I remember the last time we performed in front of the fans at the Olympic Stadium two years ago. I am constantly reminded of how different now is from then. I miss the old days,” said member J-Hope during the concert.

“We held a concert today with only 7 members as members. It was a big challenge and we had to face adversities, such as how to maintain our energy until the end,” J-Hope added.

According to The Korea Times, the pandemic has seriously affected the Korean music market, dozens of groups have disbanded in 2020 and 2021. Most Korean music events are held online by representatives. prolonged Covid-19 pandemic.

However, profits from online music events are much less than income from live audience performances because ticket prices are cheaper. In addition, a large part of the profits will go to the owners of the platform, so many event production companies go bankrupt, and employees lose their jobs.