Heeji Jini amid 'labor exploitation' controversy… Cine unveils groundbreaking employee benefits: "Unlimited meal allowance → unlimited snacks" [Star Issue]

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As kids' content creator Heeji Jini finds herself embroiled in suspicions of labor exploitation, beauty YouTuber Cine is drawing attention with a job posting that highlights exceptional employee benefits.

Recently, Cine announced via social media that she is recruiting an editor to produce short-form content together.

According to the published job listing, employment benefits include unlimited meal allowance support, unlimited snack provision, and half-day leave for birthdays.

Cine also touted benefits tailored to the characteristics of a beauty creator. She announced that in addition to providing cosmetics, she would issue 100,000 won coupons (totaling 400,000 won annually) during each of the four annual Olive Young sale periods. Furthermore, she offered hair treatment support as a benefit, stating, "If you go with me on the day I visit Cine's salon, I will cover the cost of your haircut."

In addition to these, conditions included holiday bonuses, completely free dress code, and no mandatory company dinners. Cine added, "Don't worry about your work outfit. You can come to work in pajamas," and "Company dinners are optional. Your time after work is precious."

Through the posting, Cine emphasized not only the benefits but also that her company is a place where one can freely create fun content. She also revealed that all current employees are women.

Meanwhile, Heeji Jini has recently been embroiled in suspicions of labor exploitation.

A person identified as A, who introduced themselves as a former employee of Heeji Jini's company, exposed past working conditions and experiences during the workers' compensation application process through an online community.

A, who stated they had been long-time friends with Heeji Jini, said they began working after receiving a proposal in December 2012 to join as a creator for a Chinese-language channel. However, A claimed that in reality, they were essentially solely responsible for the entire production and operation of the channel, including writing video scripts, translation, voice actor recruitment, dubbing direction, video editing, and uploading.

A explained that after signing a contract with an annual salary of 20 million won, which was later raised to 21 million won, they worked up to 16 hours a day without separate overtime pay. A also claimed that in November 2018, they visited the emergency room due to shortness of breath during overtime work and were subsequently diagnosed with panic disorder, depression, and social anxiety, sparking controversy.

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