On August 30, Lee Soo-Hyuk hosted his solo fans meeting, “Eternal Magic Hour: is it a heart?”which is sold out in just two minutes, an impressive company that shows its popularity. However, the event quickly turned into a nightmare.
According to a report of 1 September of the Taiwan Obc, Lee was subjected 12 hours of non-stop workforced to sign thousands of autographs due to tickets of tickets by the organizers. Originally designed as an event of 6.5 hours, the meeting has extended almost double the length, the whole The air conditioning at the headquarters failedcausing Lee suffer from dehydration. Worse, it was presumably threatened with statements such as “Don’t think of leaving China until you stop signing.”
Fans who participated in the event described Lee pale face and unstable walk as he came out of the place. The social media were flooded with photos showing the actor soaked in sweat, but smiling for the ordeal for the good of his fans. A witness commented, “Even if he seemed overheated and risk of collapse, he continued to smile so that fans could leave with happy memories.”
Following the repercussions, Saram Entertainment, Lee’s Agency, issued a statement on September 3. However, the answer was seen as vague and inadequateUsing terms such as “Unexpected circumstances” And in particular thanking the organizers, a move that has further fueled the anger of the fans.
The agency said: “We deeply remember the unexpected circumstances that occurred during this event. We will do our best to go on in a better direction.”
Fans responded quickly in the comments:
- “Please take care of Lee Soo-Hyuk.”
- “Why are you thanking the organizers?”
- “Make a check of the previous ones on the organizers and request respect for the artists next time.”
The times of this controversy are particularly sensitive. Lee has left YG Entertainment and signed an exclusive contract with Saram Entertainment on July 14, making this fan who meets his first great public event under the new agency. Fans are now demanding an adequate excusetransparency on what actions they will be taken against the organizers e Best safeguard for artists in international events.
Sources: Nate