Protection of Artists\u27 Rights under the Korean Copyright Law

The term artists includes film, television ( TV ), stage, and musical actors and actresses ( actors ), pop singers and musicians, dancers, fashion models, and classical musicians. Although the same analysis can be applied to all of the categories above mentioned, this article solely focuses on pop singers and actors. The Copyright Act of Korea ( Copyright Act ) defines Siryun ( public performance ) as the entertainment activities of artists, and uses Siryunja ( performer ) instead of entertainer as a legal term for artists