[LawTalk News] ‘Japanese Photo Album Re-released’ Controversy ⋯Hyun Bin’s direct raising of the issue of personal rights would only result in a compensation of approximately 10 million won.

With the consent of actor Hyun-bin not obtained, a photo book titled ‘Marine Corps Photo Book’ is scheduled to be published in Japan. Hyun-bin’s agency immediately protested. “Publishing without the consent of the actor and their agency,” they stated, “we will take legal action.”

In fact, Hyun-bin’s agency was excluded from the actual publishing contract. Domestic publisher Planet Media stated, “This photo book is about ‘Marine Corps Hyun-bin,’ not actor Hyun-bin,” and “has no connection to Hyun-bin’s agency.” They argued. At the time, Hyun-bin was serving his military service in the Marine Corps, so the issue of his rights, including his privacy, should be discussed with the Marine Corps rather than his agency.

However, the lawyers stated, “That’s an unfounded claim.” They said, “Even if he was serving his military service, Hyun-bin’s inherent rights do not belong to the state,” and “Hyun-bin’s side can respond to unauthorized publication in two ways.”

Veat Law Firm Senior Partner Attorney An Il-won explained the issue of Hyun-bin’s ‘Marine Corps Photo Book’ publication, as seen in the article.

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Veat Law Firm.