▲ Lead actors of the movie 'Wild Thing'
The actors who played members of the fictional mixed group 'Triangle' in the movie 'Wild Thing,' which was released last week, have joined the Federation of Korean Music Performers (FKMP).
The FKMP announced that lead actors Gang Dong-won, Um Tae-goo, Park Ji-hyun, and Oh Jung-se recently registered as members.
'Wild Thing' is a comedy film that depicts the struggles of the once-popular trio 'Triangle' as they seize an opportunity for a comeback after 20 years. Gang Dong-won, Um Tae-goo, and Park Ji-hyun play the members of Triangle, while Oh Jung-se appears as a ballad singer.
The FKMP explained, "We have seen a steady increase in inquiries and new registrations from actors recently," adding, "As actors' musical activities expand through participation in drama soundtracks, singing and performances in films, digital music releases, and the spread of content on global over-the-top (OTT) services, the need to protect their legal rights as performers has also grown."
They continued, "With more instances of actors singing in works or participating in music production and performances, they have become eligible for protection of neighboring rights related to broadcasting, transmission, and reproduction as music performers."
Previously, television personalities such as Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Jun-hyun, and Kim Sook, as well as actors Shin Hyun-joon, Byeon Woo-seok, and Jung Hae-in, have also joined the FKMP.
(Photo courtesy of Lotte Entertainment, Yonhap News)
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