Yang Jeong-won, accused of fraud, said, “A simple portrait rights contract… “I was not involved in the business.”

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Pilates​ instructor and broadcaster Yang Jeong-won expressed ⁣his position ‌on the news ​that he was being investigated by​ the police after being accused of ⁣fraud⁣ by Pilates academy ⁢franchise owners.

On the 2nd,‌ Yang Jeong-won⁤ posted on her ⁢Instagram, “In order to correct the facts‍ regarding the article related to the‍ Pilates academy franchise that was posted over the past two days, I am expressing ‌my position as follows.”

He continued, “I am not⁢ a⁣ business participant in the Pilates academy franchise business, ⁣but rather a simple portrait use contract as ‌an ⁤advertising model.” ⁢He ‍continued, “At the time of ⁢the 2021 model rights use contract, I requested the headquarters to clearly notify franchise ⁤owners that I‍ am an ‘advertising ​model.’ “After that, we proceeded with the‍ contract,” he explained.

In addition, ⁤Yang ⁤Jeong-won said, “During the two-year contract ‌period,⁤ I worked faithfully ⁤as a promotional model, including attending exhibitions and Pilates-related activities,” and⁤ added, “The ‘2% royalty’‍ mentioned in the article is not a profit ⁣distribution for business participation, but ​a model fee ⁣for⁤ use of image rights. ​“According to the terms of the contract, it is⁢ specified ⁤that 2% of sales ⁢will be paid,” he added.

Yang Jeong-won said, ⁤“After the advertisement went out and I‌ discovered ⁤a description that ⁢was different from the fact that⁤ it was ‘educational director’⁢ as ‌indicated in⁢ the photo, I raised objections to the ⁢above description several times⁤ and requested corrections,” adding, “Also, to prevent misunderstandings among franchise ⁢owners,‌ ‘ ⁢“We requested that it be clearly announced once again that ‍this is an advertising​ model,” he emphasized. He ​added, “In addition, the⁤ business aspects such as machine purchases and instructor contracts for franchisees mentioned in the article⁣ were⁣ entirely handled by⁣ the⁣ head office, and I ⁤was​ not involved in any ‌business other than modeling ⁣activities.”

Yang Jeong-won said, “If franchise​ owners have been ⁢treated unfairly by headquarters, I⁣ hope more ‍than anyone else ‌that⁢ this problem⁣ will be resolved quickly.” Lastly, Yang ⁢Jeong-won concluded ⁣her statement by saying, “I am so ​upset and my heart is heavy. ‍Lastly, I would like ⁢to apologize for causing concern to many people who were surprised to ⁣hear the news. ​Thank you for reading this long post to the end.”

According to the police on the 1st, Gangnam Police Station in​ Seoul has ‍received multiple complaints on ⁤charges of fraud ⁤and ‌violation of the Franchise Business Act, and has been investigating Yang Jeong-won and officials at the ​Pilates academy franchise operation headquarters since the end of July.

It​ has been revealed ⁤that Yang Jeong-won ​has not yet been summoned by the police for investigation. ​A police official said, “Because⁢ there are ‌a large number of suspects, we ⁣are summoning them ⁢sequentially and investigating them.”

Franchise owners⁣ are known to have ​claimed that the terms of ‌the ⁣contract to dispatch instructors directly ​trained by ⁢Yang Jeong-won and ‍the ‌head office to franchise stores to operate them⁤ in ‍a direct manner and share know-how were not kept.‍ In response to this, Yang Jeong-won’s side is said to be

(Seoul ​= News ‍1)

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    Interview: Time.news Editor and Pilates Expert Yang ​Jeong-won

    Editor (E): Welcome, Yang Jeong-won. Thank you for joining ‍us today. We know this‌ has been a challenging time ⁢for you after the recent accusations regarding your involvement with the‌ Pilates academy franchise.

    Yang Jeong-won ‌(Y): Thank you for⁢ having‌ me. It’s been a lot to navigate, but I’m here to set the record straight.

    E: Can ⁢you explain the nature of your contract with the Pilates academy franchise? There seems to be some confusion about your ‌role.

    Y: Absolutely. I want to make it clear ⁢that I am not a business participant in the franchise. I entered ⁢into a portrait use contract purely as an advertising model. My ​involvement was strictly promotional, including attending ⁢exhibitions and related activities.

    E: You⁤ mentioned a ‘2% royalty.’ How ​does that fit into your financial relationship with the franchise?

    Y: The 2% royalty reported in the news is solely a fee for the⁢ usage of my image rights, not a portion of⁣ profit ⁤from the business itself.​ It’s detailed in the contract that this percentage comes from ‌sales, but ⁢that’s standard for promotional agreements like mine.

    E: In your recent Instagram post, ⁣you noted that there‌ had⁢ been some ⁣misleading descriptions of your ⁤role, specifically being labeled as‌ an ‘educational director.’ How did that​ impact your responsibilities?

    Y: ​It was quite misleading.​ I raised objections to⁤ that ⁣description because it misrepresents my role and could lead to misunderstandings among franchise​ owners and the public. I repeatedly asked for corrections and clarity ‍to ‌avoid any further confusion regarding my position.

    E: You also expressed‌ concern ​for‌ the franchise owners ‍in your statement. Can you ‌elaborate on that?

    Y: Certainly. If franchise​ owners feel they’ve been⁢ treated unfairly by the​ headquarters, that deeply concerns me. ​I hope that any issues, including those leading to these accusations, get ‍resolved quickly and fairly. They deserve transparency⁣ and support from the headquarters.

    E: The police investigation has been ​ongoing since July. What are your thoughts on this process?

    Y: Of‍ course, any investigation can be distressing, but⁤ I haven’t been summoned yet. I trust the process and hope for ⁤an outcome⁢ that clarifies the situation. Ultimately, I want ​to⁣ prove my innocence⁤ and reassure ‍my​ supporters.

    E: How has⁤ this situation affected you personally?

    Y: It has been⁣ a heavy weight to⁤ bear. I’m upset by the allegations and the distress caused‍ to my fans and those who look up to me. I‍ feel the⁢ responsibility of being a public figure and I regret the concern this has caused.

    E: What’s ⁣next for you as you​ navigate through this legal challenge?

    Y: For​ now, ⁢my focus is on cooperating‌ with the investigation and clearing my name. I remain committed to my Pilates practice and to supporting​ the community. I appreciate everyone who has stood by me during⁣ this time.

    E: Thank you, ⁤Yang Jeong-won, for your openness in this conversation. We wish you the best⁣ as you move forward.

    Y: Thank you.‍ I appreciate the opportunity to share my⁢ perspective.

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