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The morning light gently shone on the earth, and on June 3, South Korean social networks set off a wave of storms. This time, the protagonist is the highly respected Korean actress Jun Ji Hyun, a name that has long been deeply engraved in people's hearts. Twenty years ago, she became a hit with "My Savage Girlfriend" and became a goddess in the hearts of teenagers; And in 2013, she starred in "You from the Star" swept across Asia and shone brightly, becoming the brightest and most dazzling superstar in South Korea. In the early morning of that morning, the sudden rumor of a "divorce melon" was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up layers of ripples and pushing cyberspace to a climax.
However, the truth of the matter is like a fleeting shooting star, crossing the night sky and making people rush by. Jun Ji Hyun-fang gave a clear denial in a short period of time, mercilessly refuting this absurd rumor, and also mentioned that legal action would be taken against the whistleblower. Although the turmoil subsided in an instant, the information revealed in it sparked curiosity and turned the focus to lesser-known details.
According to the whistleblower, the reason why Jun Ji Hyun has not divorced is due to the huge advertising liquidated damages. How big is this "huge"? It is said that Jun Ji-hyun filmed dozens of commercials, and if he had to pay 2 to 3 times the liquidated damages at the time of divorce, the total amount would reach 3 billion won, equivalent to 18 million yuan. People can't help but marvel that an actress who has already shone on the screen will hesitate because of a liquidated damages of less than 18 million yuan. This situation essentially reflects the income difficulties of the Korean entertainment industry, which is in sharp contrast to the Chinese entertainment industry. In China, netizens often hear that Zheng Shuang earns more than 2.08 million yuan a day, and it is not surprising that other stars are paid hundreds of millions of yuan in a movie. However, when this number is quoted to Jun Ji Hyun, it is only a million-level number, which is really quite unexpected.
Looking back in history, the divorce dispute between entertainer Koo Hye-sun and Ahn Jae-hyun broke up due to the division of property, and the woman asked for real estate worth 1.15 billion won, equivalent to about 6-7 million yuan. Although both are South Korean A-list stars, their property level is still not at the level of China's 18th-tier stardom. As early as 2014, this topic was raised to explore the income gap between South Korea and China's entertainment industry. At that time, even Kim so-hyun, the top star at the time, was paid only 600,000 yuan per episode, and Jun Ji-hyun, as a well-deserved representative of the peak of actresses, her salary was even lower. Take "You from the Star" as an example, her single episode salary is rumored to be about 600,000, and the salary of the entire drama barely exceeded 10 million, which was already a sky-high price at that time.
In contrast, the same first-line actress, Sun Li's salary in 2013's "Hot Mom" was close to 30 million, and in 2016's "The Blooming Moon That Year" jumped to 60 million. In 2017, statistics showed that 90% of Korean entertainers earned only 3,000 yuan a month, close to the level of ordinary salaried people, and only a few top actors could achieve an annual salary of tens of millions. Therefore, for Korean actors, the huge income of more than 10 million yuan is really an unprecedented "sky-high price".
"Myth" is a Korean Wonjo idol group, and a member of JUNJIN just entered the palace of marriage last year. In one show, he went with his new wife to buy an RV, but the price was as high as 152 million yuan, which was shocking. The other guests on the show were also stunned, and the host humorously suggested that they should choose a tent and stop thinking about buying a car. HOWEVER, THIS FIGURE IS ONLY EQUIVALENT TO MORE THAN 800,000 YUAN, BUT DESPITE THIS, JUNJIN ULTIMATELY CHOSE TO RENT A CAR INSTEAD OF BUYING A CAR. Looking back at the more than 20 years since the mythical group's debut in 1998, the idols that were once popular in Southeast Asia have gradually drifted away, which makes people think deeply. In the context of the moment
Next, they still feel that the RV of more than 800,000 yuan is too expensive, which undoubtedly highlights the relatively low level of their income. The prosperity of 1998 has passed with the passage of time, but more than 20 years of prosperity have not given the Korean entertainment industry a more abundant income, which is embarrassing.
Perhaps, all this phenomenon prompts people to think: what kind of change will be brought about if the internal entertainment industry had a fairer and more dynamic economic environment? Perhaps, the Chinese entertainment industry is enviable for its high salaries and income, but back to rationality, actors are only a profession after all, and their income should be relatively balanced with other professional workers. Most people in the entertainment industry, like those in other fields, should be compensated accordingly, which is reasonable.
For me, this incident is a profound reminder not to ignore the hard work and dedication behind it just because of the glorious aura of a star, nor to overly pursue the illusory "high salary". In this virtual entertainment world, it is also necessary to look at the income reality truthfully and rationally treat the struggles of each practitioner. This rationality will make us cherish every effort for art, feel the tenacity behind them, and promote the entire entertainment industry to develop in a healthier and more balanced direction.
Finally, let's think deeply about the fact that every practitioner deserves to be treated fairly, not just a small number of outstanding people who enjoy high incomes. This is not only about the ecological balance of the entertainment industry, but also about the values and morals of the entire society. I hope that in the future, we can see more fair and reasonable treatment, so that everyone who dedicates their lives to art can be respected and rewarded.
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