KBS Claims They Provided Production Costs... "Even Kang Hyung-wook Did Not Receive Appearance Fee"

KBS 2TV pet variety show 'Dogs Are Incredible'. Photo source = 'Dogs Are Incredible' official website

[Asia Economy Reporter Hana Na] It has been reported that Kang Hyung-wook, Lee Kyung-kyu, and others, cast members of KBS 2TV's pet variety show 'Dogs Are Incredible,' did not receive their appearance fees properly.

On the 8th, KBS stated, "It is true that appearance fees were not paid to trainer Kang Hyung-wook, Lee Kyung-kyu, Jang Do-yeon, and others," acknowledging the non-payment of appearance fees.

KBS added, "However, KBS has paid all production costs, and the series of issues stem from the outsourcing company," and said, "We regret that such incidents occurred despite KBS having paid all production costs. We are reviewing various measures and there will be no disruption to program production and broadcasting going forward."

The outsourcing production company for 'Dogs Are Incredible,' Koen Media, recently faced management difficulties, leading to the non-payment of appearance fees and wages.

Previously, Koen Media failed to pay hundreds of millions of won in appearance fees to comedians affiliated with its subsidiary Koen Stars, including Lee Kyung-kyu, Yoo Se-yoon, Jang Dong-min, and Jang Do-yeon. It is reported that the comedians have been successively terminating their contracts with the company and leaving to negotiate the issues.

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