“Restricting work hours based on age groups will create disharmony in the schedules of mixed-age groups where each member’s availability will vastly differ. As a result, broadcasting stations and production companies will inevitably avoid featuring these artists. In addition, during critical activity periods, such as album releases, concerts, overseas performances, etc, these restrictions will weaken the global competitiveness of Korea’s popular culture industry. This bill unfairly discriminates between youth who struggle with their studies late into the night and youth artists who aspire to grow into global cultural figures without legitimate justification. Every youth has the freedom to develop the skills needed for their future aspirations. For youth who dream of becoming K-pop artists, forcing them to follow a standardized curriculum would infringe on this diversity.”
