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
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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.