Leader Ibuki of the Osaka Ojo Gang, who did not attend the 'WSWF3' concert, claimed there was a conflict with the concert organizers.
On the 8th, Ibuki posted a statement on her social account saying, "I am truly sorry for not being able to participate in the Seoul concert that I wanted to join continuously. I had promised to meet at the concert after winning, and I sincerely apologize for not being able to keep that promise."
Earlier, on the 6th and 7th, the 'WSWF3' national tour 'THE REAL STAGE' Seoul performance was held at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium. Although the winning team Osaka Ojo Gang attended the concert, it attracted attention as their leader, Ibuki, was absent.
Meanwhile, members of the Osaka Ojo Gang apologized to fans without directly mentioning Ibuki's absence and reportedly shed tears during the performance.
Subsequently, the production company of the 'WSWF3' concert announced on the ticketing page for the upcoming performance in Busan on the 13th that "Ibuki (IBUKI), a dancer belonging to Osaka Ojo Gang, who was scheduled to appear at the WSWF concert, will be unable to participate due to health reasons. The remaining members, excluding Ibuki (IBUKI), will participate in the performance as planned."
In response, Ibuki directly posted a statement saying, "During the proposal process by the concert organizers, I was in a situation where I didn't even have the right to speak as an artist while they demanded a contract and took actions that could cause discord among the members, so I was discussing future concerts through my Korean lawyer. However, the concert organizers unilaterally disclosed the information that "I will not participate in the Busan concert" without formal consultation, which led me to write this statement directly."
Continuing, "I apologize for being unable to mention this fact, as it could harm the Ojogang members and pose a risk of fans not enjoying the Seoul concert. Above all, I sincerely apologize for causing a significant burden and damage to the members. I hope the organizers will gladly cooperate to ensure my safe participation in future concerts."
After this post, Marlee, a member of the Motive group who appeared in 'WSWF3', shared a supportive post for Ibuki, leading fans to criticize the concert organizers. However, other members of Osaka Ojo Gang, excluding Ibuki, expressed gratitude toward fans who provided support and concert certification photos with messages like, "Thank you for the Seoul concert, Midoriz (fandom name)" and "Your support is the source of our strength," but they have not made any further statements.
Moreover, there are claims that Ibuki and the Ojo Gang manager requested a behind-the-scenes contract from the production company that was not shared with the members, leading to a rift in their relationship, causing confusion.
Meanwhile, a representative of the 'WSWF3' concert said regarding Ibuki's claims to OSEN, "We are currently verifying the official stance."
This is the full text of Ibuki's post.
To the fans.
I am truly sorry for not being able to participate in the Seoul concert that I wanted to join continuously. I had promised to meet at the concert after winning, and I sincerely apologize for not being able to keep that promise.
In the proposal process by the concert organizers, I was in a situation where I didn't even have the right to speak as an artist while they demanded a contract and took actions that could cause discord among the members, so I was discussing future concerts through my Korean lawyer.
However, currently, the concert organizers unilaterally disclosed the information that "I will not participate in the Busan concert" without formal consultation, which led me to write this statement directly.
I am truly sorry for being unable to mention this fact, as it could harm the Ojogang members and pose a risk of fans not enjoying the Seoul concert.
Above all, I sincerely apologize for causing a significant burden and damage to the members. I hope the organizers will gladly cooperate to ensure my safe participation in future concerts.
Thank you for reading until the end.
IBUKI Ibuki
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