Korea Copyright Commission launches 'Choreography Copyright' challenge

The Korea Copyright Commission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, has launched the 'Choreography Copyright' challenge. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the rights of choreography creators and foster a culture of respect for their work.

The campaign, operating under the slogan 'What you see is movement, what's contained is creation,' seeks to highlight that even popular dances seen in everyday life are creative works protected by copyright. The commission noted that while choreography-based content and challenges are popular, there is often a lack of attention paid to who created the choreography and their intentions.

The challenge encourages participants not only to follow choreography but also to actively seek out and identify the original creators. Renowned choreographers such as AiKi and Lia Kim are sequentially participating, showcasing their favorite dances and introducing their creators. The commission plans to expand the challenge to allow anyone to participate by choosing their favorite choreography and will also run social media events.

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We planned this to naturally draw public interest to the creators while enjoying the dances they love.

Kang Seok-won, chairman of the Korea Copyright Commission, stated, "We planned this to naturally draw public interest to the creators while enjoying the dances they love." He added, "We hope this challenge becomes an opportunity for many people to pay attention to the creators' names and copyrights while enjoying choreography."

The commission, along with its copyright ambassador Lia Kim, is actively promoting copyright content through various online and offline activities. They intend to continue organizing participatory campaigns to spread a copyright culture where creation is respected.

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We hope this challenge becomes an opportunity for many people to pay attention to the creators' names and copyrights while enjoying choreography.