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Official Statement from Studio Target Co., Ltd. – May 18, 2026 (Mon)
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2026-05-18 10:32
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[Studio Target Co., Ltd. Official Statement]
Regarding the legal dispute raised surrounding the movie "Choir of God, film production company Studio Target Co., Ltd. hereby announces its official position as follows:
1. Studio Target is the sole producer of the film "Choir of God".
Person A, who provided services as a supervising producer during the film production process, claimed co-producer status and filed a lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court seeking confirmation of co-producer status and settlement of shares. Person A also applied for a provisional attachment of claims worth 500 million KRW on a portion of theatrical box office revenues. Person A was scheduled to be paid a fair service fee and additional compensation corresponding to that role. Person A was also well aware of this fact. However, following the film's commercial success, Person A claimed co-producer status and demanded rights to the settlement and the work, leading to this legal dispute. We have secured sufficient supporting evidence and are actively responding through our legal counsel.
2. Person A's failure to perform operational responsibilities has also been confirmed in a separate matter.
As previously mentioned in separate reports, Person A explicitly informed us regarding the music used in the film, "Love is a Runaway" (사랑은 늘 도망가), stating that "clearance for use had been completed due to a personal acquaintance with the music copyright holder." However, we recently received a certified text from the music copyright holder stating that they had never permitted the use of the source music (the same attorney represents the composer and lyricist). Furthermore, it has been confirmed that the approval process for other CCM songs, which had not been resolved either, was carried out under Person A's individual name rather than the production company's name. We are actively proceeding to directly apologize to the music copyright holders and engage in formal consultations. We are also reviewing separate legal actions against Person A, who provided explanations that differ from the facts despite our possession of sufficient supporting evidence.
3. Person A cannot be recognized as a "video track producer" (audio-visual producer) under the Copyright Act.
To be recognized as a "video track producer" under the Copyright Act, one must plan the overall film production and bear economic and legal responsibilities for various internal and external contracts. Person A was not an entity that bore responsibility in any aspect, such as procurement of production costs, attribution of profit and loss, or final decision-making, and therefore cannot be a "video track producer." As the party that bore all production responsibilities, we could not accept Person A's unfair demands.
4. Studio Target planned and supervised the entire film production process and bears all responsibilities.
As the final decision-maker in pre-production (including directing, casting producers/actors, and contracting), production (such as filming in Mongolia), post-production (such as editing), and distribution/marketing, we planned the entire film production and bore economic and legal responsibilities for all internal and external contracts. The entity that attracted investment and took out loans for production expenses was also entirely Studio Target. Had "God's Band" failed at the box office, all resulting economic and legal responsibilities would have fallen entirely on Studio Target.
5. Studio Target holds all rights to the film "God's Band" as its sole video track producer.
Our company holds all rights to the screening, distribution, and secondary utilization (in all forms, including OTT, IPTV, VOD, overseas rights, remakes, merchandise, dramas, and musical performances) of this film. Recently, there have been instances where inquiries were made regarding holding performances related to "God's Band." Any screening, distribution, or secondary utilization carried out without the prior written consent of our company violates the Copyright Act and related laws, and we will hold parties civilly and criminally liable. We sincerely hope that well-intentioned audiences, partners, and stakeholders will not suffer any damages.
6. We are firmly responding to biased reports that only reflect one-sided claims, as well as false reporting.
Person A claimed to have been deeply involved in the overall production, from script planning to the completion stage, and made an unfair demand to be recognized as a co-producer. When we refused this demand because we could not recognize such status for Person A, who did not fulfill the role of a film producer, Person A filed the lawsuit. We possess sufficient supporting evidence and plan to respond based on it.
Furthermore, we are already proceeding with mediation processes through the Press Arbitration Commission regarding some media reports that biasedly reflected only the claims of one party. We will firmly respond through all legal measures, including demands for correction and counter-arguments, as well as claims for damages, against reports based on unverified speculation and false facts.
7. We will do our best to promote other ongoing projects and businesses as scheduled, independent of this matter, so as not to cause unnecessary concern to our investors, partners, and audiences.
Due to the nature of the ongoing matter, the specific factual relationships will be fully substantiated during the trial. Individual inquiries will be answered through our company's legal representative (Bori Law Firm, Attorney Yeon Lee: 02-6245-2400).
2026.05.18 (Monday)
Studio Target Co., Ltd. (Seal Omitted)
Regarding the legal dispute raised surrounding the movie "Choir of God, film production company Studio Target Co., Ltd. hereby announces its official position as follows:
1. Studio Target is the sole producer of the film "Choir of God".
Person A, who provided services as a supervising producer during the film production process, claimed co-producer status and filed a lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court seeking confirmation of co-producer status and settlement of shares. Person A also applied for a provisional attachment of claims worth 500 million KRW on a portion of theatrical box office revenues. Person A was scheduled to be paid a fair service fee and additional compensation corresponding to that role. Person A was also well aware of this fact. However, following the film's commercial success, Person A claimed co-producer status and demanded rights to the settlement and the work, leading to this legal dispute. We have secured sufficient supporting evidence and are actively responding through our legal counsel.
2. Person A's failure to perform operational responsibilities has also been confirmed in a separate matter.
As previously mentioned in separate reports, Person A explicitly informed us regarding the music used in the film, "Love is a Runaway" (사랑은 늘 도망가), stating that "clearance for use had been completed due to a personal acquaintance with the music copyright holder." However, we recently received a certified text from the music copyright holder stating that they had never permitted the use of the source music (the same attorney represents the composer and lyricist). Furthermore, it has been confirmed that the approval process for other CCM songs, which had not been resolved either, was carried out under Person A's individual name rather than the production company's name. We are actively proceeding to directly apologize to the music copyright holders and engage in formal consultations. We are also reviewing separate legal actions against Person A, who provided explanations that differ from the facts despite our possession of sufficient supporting evidence.
3. Person A cannot be recognized as a "video track producer" (audio-visual producer) under the Copyright Act.
To be recognized as a "video track producer" under the Copyright Act, one must plan the overall film production and bear economic and legal responsibilities for various internal and external contracts. Person A was not an entity that bore responsibility in any aspect, such as procurement of production costs, attribution of profit and loss, or final decision-making, and therefore cannot be a "video track producer." As the party that bore all production responsibilities, we could not accept Person A's unfair demands.
4. Studio Target planned and supervised the entire film production process and bears all responsibilities.
As the final decision-maker in pre-production (including directing, casting producers/actors, and contracting), production (such as filming in Mongolia), post-production (such as editing), and distribution/marketing, we planned the entire film production and bore economic and legal responsibilities for all internal and external contracts. The entity that attracted investment and took out loans for production expenses was also entirely Studio Target. Had "God's Band" failed at the box office, all resulting economic and legal responsibilities would have fallen entirely on Studio Target.
5. Studio Target holds all rights to the film "God's Band" as its sole video track producer.
Our company holds all rights to the screening, distribution, and secondary utilization (in all forms, including OTT, IPTV, VOD, overseas rights, remakes, merchandise, dramas, and musical performances) of this film. Recently, there have been instances where inquiries were made regarding holding performances related to "God's Band." Any screening, distribution, or secondary utilization carried out without the prior written consent of our company violates the Copyright Act and related laws, and we will hold parties civilly and criminally liable. We sincerely hope that well-intentioned audiences, partners, and stakeholders will not suffer any damages.
6. We are firmly responding to biased reports that only reflect one-sided claims, as well as false reporting.
Person A claimed to have been deeply involved in the overall production, from script planning to the completion stage, and made an unfair demand to be recognized as a co-producer. When we refused this demand because we could not recognize such status for Person A, who did not fulfill the role of a film producer, Person A filed the lawsuit. We possess sufficient supporting evidence and plan to respond based on it.
Furthermore, we are already proceeding with mediation processes through the Press Arbitration Commission regarding some media reports that biasedly reflected only the claims of one party. We will firmly respond through all legal measures, including demands for correction and counter-arguments, as well as claims for damages, against reports based on unverified speculation and false facts.
7. We will do our best to promote other ongoing projects and businesses as scheduled, independent of this matter, so as not to cause unnecessary concern to our investors, partners, and audiences.
Due to the nature of the ongoing matter, the specific factual relationships will be fully substantiated during the trial. Individual inquiries will be answered through our company's legal representative (Bori Law Firm, Attorney Yeon Lee: 02-6245-2400).
2026.05.18 (Monday)
Studio Target Co., Ltd. (Seal Omitted)