One-Person Media Development Project, Participant Recruitment Starts from the 13th

[Asia Economy Reporter Seolgina Jo] The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Radio Promotion Association announced on the 12th that they will recruit participants (teams) for the 'One-Person Media Creative Group Development Project' from the 13th of this month to the 10th of next month to establish a foundation for the one-person media industry leading the new era of broadcasting and media.

The One-Person Media Creative Group Development Project is a program that provides systematic support such as production infrastructure, professional education, and mentoring to promising rookie one-person media creators. Since 2015, it has discovered and nurtured 722 individuals (298 teams).

Especially this year, based on the 'One-Person Media Industry Revitalization Plan' announced last August, the scale has been expanded from the existing metropolitan area-centered approach to three major regions: the metropolitan area, Jeolla region, and Gyeongsang region, and the number of selected teams has increased from 63 to 150 teams. By region, there are 70 teams in the metropolitan area, 40 in the Jeolla region, and 30 in the Gyeongsang region.

Any rookie creator dreaming of full-time work based on creative ideas can apply. The Ministry of Science and ICT plans to operate three base locations (Seoul, Gwangju, Busan) to facilitate smooth participation of regional creators.

The 150 selected teams will participate in an integrated launch ceremony and engage in content production activities for about five months starting in June. Selected teams will be provided with activity infrastructure such as music sources, software, production equipment and facilities, as well as professional education and mentoring in production technology, taxation, and law, and networking opportunities with famous creators and company officials.

Outstanding participants will be given opportunities such as business consultations and fan meetings at the 'Korea One-Person Media Expo' scheduled for November, and additional points will be awarded when participating in the second half of 2021 in international expos related to one-person media and supporting international co-production projects.

Additionally, during the activity period, participants' channel growth rate, engagement, and produced videos will be comprehensively evaluated to select excellent teams, who will receive awards including the Minister of Science and ICT Award and a total prize of 75 million KRW.

A Ministry of Science and ICT official stated, "We hope that creators will freely express their creative ideas and develop their capabilities, contributing to the creation of quality jobs and fostering new media industries," and added, "Based on this year's project results review, we will expand support projects to seven regions next year and continue to spare no support to revitalize the one-person media industry."

Detailed information can be found on the Ministry of Science and ICT (www.msit.go.kr), Korea Radio Promotion Association (www.rapa.or.kr) websites, and the YouTube channel 'One-Person Media Creator Development Support Center.'

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.