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Pink Villa
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Park Seo Joon's agency clarifies change of lawsuit amount against restaurant owner from 6 billion to 60 million KRW
Park Seo Joon's lawsuit against a restaurant for using his image without permission has seen a new development. The actor partially won the case, with the court ruling that the restaurant must pay him a hefty amount. However, the actor's agency stepped in to clarify misinformation surrounding the lawsuit, specifically regarding the amount of damages, as reported by the K-media outlet Herald Economy on June 3. Park Seo Joon potential financial loss for restaurant owner's unauthorised use of his photos Park Seo Joon 's agency Awesome ENT mentioned that the unauthorized use of his photos by the owner of a diner, referred to as A, caused him significant financial harm. According to Park Seo Joon's agency, A allegedly deprived the actor of approximately 6 billion KRW (around USD 4,416,000) in advertising revenue by using his images to promote their business without securing a formal agreement. However, they ultimately did not claim the hefty amount and reduced it tenfold. Park Seo Joon denied demanding 6 billion KRW in damages from the restaurant owner Contrary to reports claiming he demanded 6 billion KRW, the actual amount was significantly less, according to his agency. They clarified, "The estimated damages from the unauthorized use of Park Seo Joon's image for advertisement purposes is approximately 600 million KRW. However, with the restaurant's circumstances in mind, we demanded 60 million KRW [44,146 USD]." The agency also cautioned that those spreading harsh criticism about the actor demanding such a big amount as damages from a small restaurant will face legal action. They emphasized that the court had validated Park Seo Joon's claims, ruling in his favor, and warned that unjust attacks on the actor would not be tolerated. When did the unlawful usage of Park Seo Joon's photo start? The issue started after a scene from What's Wrong With Secretary Kim (2018) was filmed at the restaurant. Following that, from August 2019 to September 2023, the diner owner displayed banners featuring Park Seo Joon inside and outside the establishment. Despite the actor's side's repeated requests to take down the advertisement, they did not do so, prompting a lawsuit
Pink Villa
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Park Seo Joon partially wins 6 billion KRW lawsuit against restaurant owner, know how What's Wrong with Secretary Kim is linked t
Park Seo Joon was embroiled in a lawsuit with a restaurant owner over the unauthorized use of his photos for promotional purposes. On July 3, the K-media outlet Herald Economy reported on the latest update of the case – the actor partially won the case. Read to know all about the origin of the legal dispute and how one of his most popular dramas is related to it. Park Seo Joon to be paid 5 million KRW in damages from restaurant owner The court ordered a restaurant owner to pay Park Seo Joon 5 million won (approximately 3,700 USD) in damages for using the actor to increase sales without a formal agreement. Due to the actor's popularity, he charges high fees for advertisements. According to Park Seo Joon's agency, Awesome ENT, the unauthorized use of his photos resulted in a significant financial impact on him. They calculated that the actor lost roughly 1 billion KRW (approximately 736,000 USD) annually in advertising fees over six years, as the restaurant did not pay him a dime for using his photos for promotion. How is What's Wrong with Secretary Kim linked with the case? The issue began after a scene from Park Seo Joon's 2018 hit drama, What's Wrong With Secretary Kim, was shot at the concerned restaurant. The scene included the actor enjoying ganjang gejang (soy sauce-marinated crab) there. Following that, from August 2019 to September 2023, the diner owner displayed banners featuring Park Seo Joon inside and outside the establishment. He even ran search ads on Naver for about six years. Upon discovering this, he took legal action, claiming that the use of his image "without consent" violated his "portrait rights." His agency stated that they had requested the promotional materials be taken down several times since 2019, but the restaurant continued to use them, prompting a lawsuit of 6 billion KRW. The agency added, "We have confirmed that secondary harm is ongoing through malicious mockery and slander regarding the contents of a just verdict." Although they won the case, they will receive only 5 million KRW, as per the court's ruling.
