Actor Im Soo-hyang appeared on SBS's "My Little Old Boy" and revealed the story behind not receiving rerun fees for his debut work, "New Gisaeng Story."
Actor Im Soo-hyang appeared on the SBS variety show "My Little Old Boy" and revealed the unfortunate story of not receiving rerun royalties for his debut drama, *New Story of Gisaeng*, for 15 years. He explained that although he learned about the rerun royalty payment system belatedly, he was unable to receive the payment because revenue generated prior to joining the association is not subject to retroactive application.
Im Soo-hyang shared updates on his current activities, stating that he is currently meeting audiences in the play *The Lives of Others*, where he plays the role of the best actress in East Germany. He also commented on the recent resurgence of *New Story of Gisaeng*, which aired in 2011, as a hot topic among the MZ generation, sharing his thoughts on how writer Im Sung-han's distinctive dialogue is gaining popularity among the younger generation.
The revelation that he did not receive his earnings settlement because he was unaware of the system, despite the drama consistently being rebroadcast and loved by many viewers, has evoked sympathy from the audience.
Im Soo-hyang on New Tales of Gisaeng Legacy
During her appearance on the SBS program My Little Old Boy, actress Im Soo-hyang discussed the enduring popularity of her 2011 debut series, New Tales of Gisaeng. She noted that the unique dialogue style written by Im Sung-han has recently gained traction among the MZ generation.
Unclaimed Residuals Disclosure
Im Soo-hyang revealed that she missed out on 15 years of residual payments for her debut drama due to not being registered with the relevant association. She explained that while the drama continues to air frequently, she was informed that retroactive payments for the period prior to her registration could not be claimed.