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Contracts & Control — The Battle Over Artist Rights

The Impact of #MeToo on Artist Rights in Japan and Korea

Episode 6: Contracts & Control — Defending Artist Rights The first five episodes of this series peeled back the curtain on the hidden costs of stardom: perfectionism and cyberbullying, the tragedies of celebrity suicides, scandals weaponized by cancel culture,...

October 23, 2025

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Episode 4: Defamation & Social‑Media Witch Hunts — When Lies Go Viral

In our last episodes we explored the dark pressures of fame and the tragedies that ensue. Cancel culture weaponizes shame, but its close cousin — defamation — can be even more insidious. A whisper of misconduct on social media...

September 11, 2025

Cancel culture in Japan and korea , behind the lies that have no proof

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Cancel Culture in Japan and Korea: A Deep Dive – episode 3

In Episode 2 we explored how unrelenting pressure, toxic fandoms and agency control can end in tragedy. In this post, we turn to the other side of that coin: scandals and cancel culture. In Japan and Korea, a whisper of...

August 20, 2025

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Celebrity Suicides: Unmasking the Pressures in Entertainment

Episode 2: Understanding Celebrity Suicides On the last episode, we introduce the known darkness and pressures celebrities face behind the glitz and glam of Japan and Korea's entertainment industries. In this episode, we step into the darkest consequence of...

June 1, 2025

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The Dark Side of Japanese & Korean Entertainment

The Hidden Cost of Fame The Japanese and Korean entertainment industries are admired worldwide for their polished performances, disciplined idols, and cinematic storytelling. From the explosive success of K-pop to the refined artistry of J-dramas, these industries have captured...

April 14, 2025