Gumi City cancels Lee Seung-hwan's performance, isn't it a matter of personal political orientation, a decision for citizens' safety
Dec 23, 2024
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Mayor Kim Jang-ho of Gumi City Hall issued an emergency statement in the conference room of Gumi City Hall on the morning of the 23rd, saying, `We sent an official letter at 9 a.m. to cancel the 35th anniversary of singer Lee Seung-hwan's debut 'HEAVEN' (HEAVEN) concert scheduled for the 25th.'
Mayor Kim said, `I'm not questioning Lee Seung-hwan's personal political orientation itself" If Lee Seung-hwan is 60 years old and there is a national performance, shouldn't he think about the situation that could cause political misunderstanding and the division of citizens. It's predictable enough, but I can't understand it at all."
He sent an official letter to the Culture and Arts Center on the 10th emphasizing the conditions of the permit again in the position that the performance may not be in the public interest. At the same time, he asked the company to cooperate with the political agitator over the phone" "Nevertheless, on the day of the resolution of the impeachment motion at the National Assembly on the 14th, during the Suwon concert, "It is good to be impeached" 'It seems that it will be a peaceful world in the future' I made a political comment. Gumi City pointed out that the Gumi performance is likely to have political references like the Suwon performance, and that there may be serious problems in the safety management of citizens and audiences.
In accordance with the Culture and Arts Center Operation Ordinance, if deemed necessary for the public interest, permission may be revoked, suspended, changed, and other necessary measures may be ordered' asked for a pledge. However, Lee Seung-hwan's legal representative has clearly expressed his opposition in writing, saying, `I have no intention to seal the attached pledge not to make political remarks and actions.'", he explained.
He then responded to Gumi City's request for cooperation in civil safety 'Thank you to conservative right-wing organizations' He added, "We made comments that are likely to be seen as ridicule and cynicism to other civic groups, leading to a situation where the safety of citizens and audiences is more concerned."
"We have decided to cancel the concert for safety reasons in a situation where there is a concern about physical conflict between the audience and conservative right-wing organizations," he said. "The first priority is civil safety."
Mayor Kim will inevitably cancel the rental as he cannot be deemed to have caused any unforeseen physical conflict with the purpose of establishing a culture and arts center as a pure arts venue after two consultations and committee meetings on the operation ordinance, enforcement regulations, and permit conditions" he said.
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Conservative groups said in a statement, `The mayor of Gumi should cancel Lee Seung-hwan's performance in the U.S., who took the lead in national division with political remarks on the stage in favor of national unityIn the Suwon concert, Lee Seung-hwan again said of the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol 'Today's performance couldn't be worse. He claimed that he divided the public sentiment by saying, 'I'm having a good time.'
In response, Lee Seung-hwan shared a placard issued by a conservative organization on the 19th, saying, `It's my first Gumi performance in 35 years since my debut, which is unfortunate.'
In the meantime, he "Take out the special vocal cords you have saved, tighten them, wipe them, and change them, so please be prepared to come. That's gonna be the best performance of my life" expressed an extraordinary will.
Since then, Lee Seung-hwan shared an article on the 20th that "'Concert tickets are virtually sold out despite opposition from conservative forces in Gumi, Gyeongbuk Province.'"There are currently about 20 tickets left. The ticket situation was the worst. "Thank you. Audience members. Thank you. Conservative right-wing organizations..." he also expressed his will to push ahead with the concert.
In addition, on the 22nd, through a notice from Haemaru, a law firm, "Lee Seung-hwan requested to provide legal protection for fans." Please let me know if there is any damage caused by rallies and demonstrations during the process of attending and attending performances in Gumi. Haemaru, a law firm, will take charge of legal procedures to recover the damage to the performers. All legal expenses will be borne by Lee Seung-hwan."
Meanwhile, 1,104 seats for the Lee Seung-hwan concert in Gumi, which was scheduled to be held on the 25th, have been booked, and ticket prices range from 121,000 won to 154,000 won depending on the seat. It is reported that the refund issue, such as refund, will be through legal representatives in the future.
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