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Yoo Byung-jae's production company deletes intern job posting after backlash over 'zero' conversion opportunities
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Yoo Byung-jae's production company deletes intern job posting after backlash over 'zero' conversion opportunities

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A production company led by Yoo Byung-jae, reportedly generating 10 billion won in annual revenue, posted a job opening for an all-around intern.
  • The company's recruitment notice stated there were zero opportunities for full-time conversion.
  • Following public backlash, the company deleted the job posting.

A production company associated with comedian Yoo Byung-jae, reportedly achieving annual sales of 10 billion won (approximately $7.3 million), has drawn criticism for its recruitment practices. The company recently posted an advertisement seeking an "all-around intern."

The job posting explicitly stated that there would be "zero opportunities for full-time conversion," meaning the intern position was not a pathway to permanent employment. This detail quickly sparked public outrage and negative reactions online.

Critics argued that offering an internship with no prospect of full-time employment, especially at a company reportedly generating significant revenue, was exploitative. Many questioned the ethics of utilizing intern labor without providing a potential career path.

In response to the widespread backlash and negative sentiment, the company has since deleted the controversial job posting. The incident has reignited discussions about internship culture and fair labor practices within the entertainment industry.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.