The glitz of the entertainment industry often conceals the harsh working conditions faced by celebrity managers, who shoulder responsibilities ranging from schedule management and on-site accompaniment to condition checks, crisis response and overall support for artists’ activities. Although they are core staff members, discussions about fair treatment have long remained secondary. Allegations raised by former managers of comedian Park Na-rae have brought renewed attention to power abuse claims in the entertainment industry and to the poor labor conditions of managers. The former managers accused Park of unfair treatment and cited issues such as failure to enroll them in the national social insurance program, salaries of about 3 million won ($2,300) per month, delayed wage payments and unprocessed business expenses. While the authenticity of the claims has yet to be verified, the case has prompted broader reflection on structural problems across the industry. According to Park’s former managers, their salaries remained at roughly the same level despite years of experience, while a