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Agencies, producers pledge to cap actors' fees for state-supported films

Published 2026-07-16

Film producers and major talent agencies have agreed to cooperate to cap actors' appearance fees at below 10 percent of net production costs for state-backed mid- and low-budget films, in a bid to revive the country's struggling film industry, the culture ministry said Thursday. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Film Council said the agreement would be signed in the afternoon at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul. Under the non-binding deal, the

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the fee cap agreement?

The agreement aims to revive the struggling film industry by capping actors' fees for state-backed films.

What percentage is the fee cap set at?

The cap on actors' appearance fees is set at below 10 percent of net production costs.

Is the agreement binding?

No, the agreement is non-binding.

Where will the agreement be signed?

The agreement will be signed at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul.