Can I file a copyright complaint?

The situation you described is a case of unauthorized use of video content, which is a creative work protected under the Copyright Act, so a copyright complaint is possible.

If a person using a copyrighted work violates the obligation to indicate the source (Copyright Act, Article 37), they will be subject to a fine of up to 5 million won (Copyright Act, Article 138, Item 2).

Also, those who infringe upon copyrighted works such as videos by reproducing, performing, broadcasting, exhibiting, transmitting, distributing, or creating derivative works can be charged with rights infringement under Copyright Act, Article 136.

Accordingly, the infringer faces imprisonment of up to 5 years or a fine of up to 50 million won.

However, to proceed with a copyright complaint, you must first secure materials that can prove copyright.

For example, original video files, editing logs, and production date records can be prepared and used as evidence.

You also need to secure the URL of the platform where the other party posted the video, screenshots, and downloadable files, and it is good to collect as much material as possible.

Since copyright complaints can have somewhat complex procedures and stringent evidence submission requirements, it is safe to proceed with the help of an experienced entertainment attorney.

Through an entertainment attorney, you can more reliably protect your rights by working together on filing the complaint, organizing evidence, and requesting platform blocks.