The team behind the massive action franchise The Roundup is stepping up to protect actors from a wave of predatory scams.
As anticipation builds for the upcoming blockbuster The Roundup 5, directed by Heo Myung Haeng, production company B.A. Entertainment has issued an urgent warning regarding individuals impersonating staff members to conduct fake auditions.
On March 5, the studio released an official statement addressing recent reports of fraudsters approaching aspiring actors under the guise of casting directors. According to the notice, these scammers have been soliciting money and requesting meetings in unofficial, inappropriate locations.
How to Spot a Fake Audition
B.A. Entertainment issued clear guidelines to verify legitimacy. They emphasized that official casting processes never involve monetary requests. If someone asks for payment to secure an audition or role, it is a scam. Additionally, all legitimate meetings and auditions are conducted strictly within official offices.
"We do not request individual meetings at inappropriate locations," a representative stated. While the production team may contact actors directly, such communications are always accompanied by official verification documents and signatures.
The studio has vowed to take "strong legal action" against anyone caught impersonating staff or defrauding actors, urging the community to exercise extreme caution.
Meanwhile, The Roundup 5 is currently in the pre-production phase. Filming is scheduled to begin later this year, with a theatrical release planned for next year.
