Lee Seung-hwan's threatened Gumi City by donating his anger, a stain on the history of popular music → Fans are moved by the reversal
Dec 24, 2024
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Gumi Mayor Kim Jang-ho issued an emergency statement in the conference room of Gumi City Hall on the morning of the 23rd and canceled Lee Seung-hwan's concert considering the safety of citizens and audiences"This is in accordance with Article 9 of the Gumi City Culture and Arts Center Operation Ordinance."
Regarding the reason for the cancellation of the concert, Mayor Kim may order revocation of permission, suspension of use, change, and other necessary measures if deemed necessary for the public interest pursuant to the Ordinance on the Operation of the Culture and Arts Center' 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.
On the same day, Lee Seung-hwan issued a statement saying, `I don't make political incitement.'"I've been a singer for 35 years, and I'm proud to brand and systemize our barren performance industry. There is also confidence that 'my performance is the best'. However, just before the performance day, you have to be asked to write your name on the document that you will not say anything, such as political misunderstandings, etc. 'If you don't write your name, the performance may be canceled. This should not happen in a democratic country where freedom of expression is a top priority" he pointed out.
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Gumi City canceled Lee Seung-hwan's concert two days before it was held. The 1200-seat theater held on Christmas 25th was sold out. In addition to the hard work and efforts of the organizers, the expectations of visitors who booked tickets to celebrate Christmas were dashed in an instant.
Tickets range from 120,000 won to 150,000 won depending on the seat. 1,200 seats, at least 150 million won in ticket prices, and compensation for damage to accommodation and transportation costs for other audiences are also problematic. Gumi City said that the refund issue, such as concert refund, will be carried out through legal representatives in the future, but this is not expected to be easy. Kim Jae-woo, a member of the Gumi City Council of the Democratic Party of Korea, said, `We regard it as a unilateral cancellation of Gumi Mayor"That's why I don't think it's possible to settle the penalty with citizens' taxes.", he pointed out.
Lee Seung-hwan said, `Many fans were affected. There will be not only ticket costs, but also transportation and accommodation costs.'"More than anything else, I will watch the performance on Christmas Day." The expected daily life has been canceled. Instead, I apologize."
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He added "I would like to convey my apologies to the Gumi audience again, and I hope to see you at the nearby concert hall."
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Upon seeing this, Lee Seung-hwan announced the news and was moved by "DePacmin is the best to release his anger with donations," and many fans also announced that they would join the move.
A 'Musician Declaration Preparation Meeting' with 2,645 musicians also voiced their anger. On the night of the 23rd, musicians issued a statement titled 'Don't block the song' and urged the artists to make an official apology to artists and citizens, saying, `The cultural and artistic activities of artists are the basic rights of citizens guaranteed by the Constitution.'
"The city's decision will be recorded as a shameful stain on the history of Korean pop music, and will remain an example of the dark age of censorship of culture and arts. We call for the immediate withdrawal of Lee Seung-hwan's decision to cancel the concert." he urged.
Attention is focusing on how Gumi City, which will be recorded as a shameful stain on the history of Korean pop music, and Lee Seung-hwan, who extended the concert for four months, will work in a chaotic political situation.
yaqqol@sportschosun.com
