Feb 23 β€’ 01:56 UTC πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

Jeon Han-gil Blames Lee Jae-myung Administration for 'Yoon Again Concert' Rejections by Taijin Ah

Jeon Han-gil’s concert has faced multiple musician rejections due to its political undertones, which he attributes to the current administration.

The 'Yoon Again Concert' organized by Jeon Han-gil, a former Korean history lecturer with far-right views, has been met with significant backlash as several performers have withdrawn after realizing the political nature of the event. Jeon has notably suggested that the rejections are the fault of the administration led by Lee Jae-myung. As of the morning of the 23rd, three out of nine performers initially slated to participate have publicly announced their decisions to withdraw, citing political deception regarding the event's true nature.

Among those withdrawing is singer Taijin Ah, who, along with other notable performers, stated they were misled into believing the concert was merely an entertainment event. Following this revelation, Taijin Ah's team indicated potential legal action against the event organizers for not disclosing the concert's political intent. This underscores a significant issue in the way events are marketed and raises concerns about transparency in the arts.

In the midst of escalating controversy, Jeon’s legal representatives issued a statement distancing themselves from the final decisions of performer recruitment, claiming miscommunication by the contracted agency handling the advertising and booking. As the narrative unfolds, Jeon's attempts to shift blame to the current political climate reflect deeper tensions within Korean society regarding government actions and cultural expressions.

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