JTBC filed a lawsuit against Studio C1 on the 31st of last month for copyright infringement of ‘Strongest Baseball’.

JTBC stated in an official statement on the 2nd, “As previously stated in an official statement, we own all rights to the ‘Strongest Baseball’ IP. Studio C1 stated, “Despite not being able to produce the new season of ‘Strongest Baseball, Studio C1 is forcing filming ahead, which is infringing on JTBC’s copyright and trademark rights for ‘Strongest Baseball’ and we have initiated legal proceedings to stop this infringement.”

Meanwhile, “The complaint filed by JTBC not only alleges copyright infringement of ‘Strongest Baseball, but also that Studio C1 violated the contract by overcharging for production costs during the production of ‘Strongest Baseball’, failing to fulfill the obligation to disclose execution details, and providing the ‘Strongest Baseball spin-off’Kim Seong-geun’s Winter Vacation’ to other platforms without permission. JTBC explained, “We will also seek damages in accordance with the litigation procedures.”

JTBC said, “We are preparing to present the new season of ‘The Strongest Baseball’ as soon as possible and will do our best to return as soon as possible.”


● Below is the full text of JTBC’s official position

On the 31st, JTBC filed a lawsuit against Studio C1 for copyright infringement of ‘The Strongest Baseball.’

As previously stated in its official position, JTBC owns all rights to the ‘The Strongest Baseball’ IP. Even though it could not produce the new season of ‘Strongest Baseball’, Studio C1 is forcing filming, which is infringing on JTBC‘s copyright and trademark rights for ‘Strongest Baseball’, and JTBC has initiated legal proceedings to stop such infringement.

The complaint filed by JTBC includes not only the copyright infringement of ‘Strongest Baseball’, but also Studio C1’s violation of the contract, such as overcharging for production costs during the production of ‘Strongest Baseball’, failure to disclose execution details, and the unauthorized provision of ‘Strongest Baseball spin-off’Kim Seong-geun‘s Winter Vacation’’ to other platforms. JTBC will also seek damages in accordance with the lawsuit procedures.

JTBC is preparing to present the new season of ‘Strongest Baseball’ as soon as possible and will do its best to return as soon as possible.

Hong Se-young, Donga.com Reporter projecthong@donga.com

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