Korean Entertainment Agency "Black Bear Entertainment" and Fan Ad Regulations Created [Fan Ad Regulations for Talent Belonging to Black Bear Entertainment] IW Inc., which operates "Senil Japan," a specialized agency for fan advertising® (birthday/support ads), has collaborated with Korean entertainment agency "Black Bear Entertainment" to create and release fan ad regulations for their affiliated talent. These guidelines clearly define usable official materials, required notations for ad designs, prohibited items, application methods, and the process until execution. ◾️ [Fan Ad Regulations for Talent Belonging to Black Bear Entertainment] Main Content of Guidelines The guidelines released this time mainly include the following content: - Definition of "Fan Advertising®" - Usable Materials - Prohibited Materials - Application Method - Process Until Execution - Required Notations for Ad Design - Examples of Prohibited Wording - Prohibited Items - Disclaimer Usable materials are defined as official profile photos and concept photos released on the artist's official SNS and official fan cafe, as well as the artist's official text logo and symbol. On the other hand, official music videos, album jacket images, unofficial photos and videos taken during performances, at airports, or during comings and goings, paparazzi photos, and photos that may infringe on privacy are prohibited from use. Furthermore, it is necessary to clearly state within the advertisement image that it is a non-profit advertisement by fan volunteers. Expressions that could be mistaken for official sponsorship by Black Bear Entertainment, expressions that damage the artist's image, and expressions that constitute slander are prohibited. [Background] Spread of Fan Advertising® (Birthday/Support Ads) and Challenges in Approval Confirmation In recent years, "fan advertising®" (birthday/support ads) by fan volunteers has been spreading in Japan as a way to support "oshi" (idols/favorites), including K-POP a