| Contract & consent | | | | | | |
| Minor = under 19 (excluding those who reach Jan 1 of the year they turn 19) | PCAIDA Art. 2 | ■ | Hana Kim, PM | 2026-10-20 | Applies — under-15 rules |
| Contract includes measures protecting physical and mental health, schooling, dignity, sleep, rest and freedom of choice | PCAIDA Art. 21 | ■ | Hana Kim, PM | 2026-10-22 | Special terms checked |
| Consent of a parent or legal guardian (keep written consent for the contract and any night work) | PCAIDA Art. 22/23 | ■ | Hana Kim, PM | 2026-10-22 | Original kept in production office |
| Confirm the agency's youth protection officer | PCAIDA Art. 21-2 | ■ | Hana Kim, PM | 2026-10-22 | |
| If hired under an employment contract, also check the Labor Standards Act (work permit for under 15) | Labor Standards Act Art. 64 | □ | | | |
| Hours — under 15 | | | | | | |
| Up to 35 hours per week | PCAIDA Art. 22 | □ | Geonyoung Lee, PA | | Weekly total updated daily · see timesheet |
| No work between 10 pm and 6 am | PCAIDA Art. 22 | □ | Yuna Jung, 1st AD | | Day scenes only for Seoyun |
| Exception: until midnight if the next day is a school holiday, with consent of the minor and guardian | PCAIDA Art. 22 | □ | | | |
| Hours — 15 and over | | | | | | |
| Up to 40 hours per week — by agreement, +1 hour a day and up to +6 hours a week | PCAIDA Art. 23 | □ | | | |
| 10 pm – 6 am only with consent of the minor and guardian | PCAIDA Art. 23 | □ | | | |
| Even where travel (overseas, long distance) is exempt from the weekly cap, protect schooling, rest and sleep | PCAIDA Art. 22/23 | □ | | | |
| Prohibited | | | | | | |
| Forcing excessive exposure or sexualised expression | PCAIDA Art. 21 | □ | | | |
| Forcing school absence or dropping out — check exam and school days | PCAIDA Art. 21 | ■ | Yuna Jung, 1st AD | 2026-10-24 | No shooting in exam week |
| Forcing work despite health or safety risks | PCAIDA Art. 21 | □ | | | |
| Forcing excessive appearance management; violence, verbal abuse, sexual harassment | PCAIDA Art. 21 | □ | | | |
| Other prohibited acts such as ads for substances harmful to youth | PCAIDA Art. 20 | □ | | | |
| On set | | | | | | |
| Log call, first shot and wrap every day (track weekly totals) | | □ | Geonyoung Lee, PA | | Guardian signs at wrap |
| Guardian waiting area, breaks and meals; guardian on set (recommended) | | ■ | Geonyoung Lee, PA | 2026-10-27 | Cafe Ondo upstairs room |
| Plan doubles and a safety lead for risky or SFX scenes | | □ | | | |
| Separate changing space; control adult access to the minor | | ■ | Geonyoung Lee, PA | 2026-10-27 | |
| The minor may claim their own pay — confirm the payment method | PCAIDA Art. 25 | □ | Hana Kim, PM | 2026-11-10 | Agreeing method with guardian |