Kim Kyung-wook who worked with H.O.T in the past has filed a copyright complaint against the concert organizers.
On September 4, Kim Kyung-wook sent a statement to Salt Innovation, the organizers for H.O.T upcoming reunion concert, for intellectual property infringement. According to reports, the complaint was filed last month on the 23rd but is just coming to light.
Further, Kim has asked the organizers for the appropriate level of royalties resulting from the use of the H.O.T trademark, but they have yet to reach an agreement. However, PRM Idea Lab, a company associated with the organizers said that they might not need to come to an agreement. “After getting legal advice, we understand that there will be no issues even if we hold a performance,” a representative said.
Kim was the entertainment director of H.O.T and is credited with casting the nurturing the members in the 1990s. Further, he also served as the CEO of SM Entertainment from 2001-2004, but no longer holds that position.
On the other hand, Salt Innovation is planning the group’s reunion concert which is scheduled for October 13 and 14 at Jamsil Stadium. The event is a direct response from fan requested an encore after the group appeared on MBC’s “Infinite Challenge” and performed in February.
Notably, the upcoming concert will be H.O.T first in about 17 years, with the last being in 2001. However, SM Entertainment, the group’s former agency, may put a wrench in their plans to perform for their fans.
Translated by O.C
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