Even before his debut, singer Hwang Young-woong, who was flooded with 'private life controversies,' sang a drama OST that ultimately cannot be heard on broadcasts. However, it will be released on music sites as scheduled. At the same time, the production company attached evidence showing that the claim it forcibly pushed ahead is not true.
On the 14th, Nyamnyam Entertainment said "We sincerely apologize for causing much confusion and concern recently regarding the drama "We prescribe you love" OST," adding, "The OST sung by Hwang Young-woong was a song whose recording was completed in advance according to the OST production schedule, which is released sequentially along with the drama broadcast. Although it is regrettable that the track will not be used within the drama, because it is a finished production we decided to release it on music sites as scheduled so fans and listeners can hear it," it said in an official statement.
It continued, "When we recruited Hwang Young-woong to sing the OST, after fully reviewing the previously controversial parts, we judged there was no problem with his participation in the singing and proceeded with the recruitment. Rather than arbitrarily judging specific matters, we reviewed his musical ability and vocal skills and determined he has a voice worthy of being heard by many listeners. We also thank Hwang Young-woong for participating with his best efforts in the OST production process, and we express our regret about the current situation"
In particular, Nyamnyam Entertainment said, "The recruitment of OST singers is a production task carried out by the OST production company in accordance with contracts and proper copyright procedures with the drama production company," adding, "We proceeded with recruitment after going through related procedures and determining there was no problem, and there was no fact of forcibly pushing any matter ahead. The claim that the production company pushed this ahead is not true. If necessary, we will clarify the facts with related materials. We have KakaoTalk conversations and related materials to support this. If necessary, we plan to disclose those materials to confirm the facts," and even released a screenshot image of conversations between an actual Nyamnyam Entertainment official and the drama production staff.
Along with this, a Nyamnyam Entertainment official said, "This OST matter is completely unrelated to KBS, so we ask that misunderstandings or criticism directed at KBS be restrained," adding, "All responsibility will be borne heavily by OST producer Nyamnyam Entertainment. We earnestly ask that excessive criticism toward the artist because of this matter be restrained. If you criticize the production company, we will accept it," they added.
Meanwhile, Hwang Young-woong emerged as a strong favorite to win in 2023 on 'Burning Trotman.' But he became embroiled in controversy as allegations related to his private life poured out, including accusations from ex-girlfriends dating back to his school days and accusations of assault by a colleague during his military service. It became controversial when it was revealed that Hwang Young-woong had a past conviction for injury, and he ultimately left the program.
Afterward, regarding various controversies, Hwang Young-woong said, "I deeply apologize to those who were harmed because of my shortcomings and mistakes. As I became an adult, I reflected on and regretted past events," and added, "I am truly sorry for hurting a friend I was close to. I will meet them in person to convey my apology and ask for forgiveness. And I offer a deep apology to the many people who were inconvenienced and harmed because of my wandering and many mistakes."
While allegations surrounding him, such as school violence, a past conviction for injury, and dating violence, had not been completely resolved, recently he showed signs of resuming activities after three years, and his agency revealed his school record to refute the school violence allegations.
The following is the full official statement from Nyamnyam Entertainment
Hello. This is Nyamnyam Entertainment.
We sincerely apologize for causing much confusion and concern recently regarding the drama "We prescribe you love" OST.
The OST sung by Hwang Young-woong was a song whose recording was completed in advance according to the OST production schedule, which is released sequentially along with the drama broadcast. Although it is regrettable that the track will not be used within the drama, because it is a finished production we decided to release it on music sites as scheduled so fans and listeners can hear it.
When we recruited Hwang Young-woong to sing the OST, after fully reviewing the previously controversial parts, we judged there was no problem with his participation in the singing and proceeded with the recruitment. Rather than arbitrarily judging specific matters, we reviewed his musical ability and vocal skills and determined he has a voice worthy of being heard by many listeners. We also thank Hwang Young-woong for participating with his best efforts in the OST production process, and we express our regret about the current situation
The recruitment of OST singers is a production task carried out by the OST production company in accordance with contracts and proper copyright procedures with the drama production company. We proceeded with recruitment after going through related procedures and determining there was no problem, and there was no fact of forcibly pushing any matter ahead.
The claim that the production company pushed this ahead is not true. If necessary, we will clarify the facts with related materials.
We have KakaoTalk conversations and related materials to support this. If necessary, we plan to disclose those materials to confirm the facts.
Also, this OST matter is completely unrelated to KBS, so we ask that misunderstandings or criticism directed at KBS be restrained
We will bear all responsibility heavily as OST producer Nyamnyam Entertainment. However, we earnestly ask that excessive criticism toward the artist because of this matter be restrained. If you criticize the production company, we will accept it
Once again, we sincerely apologize for causing confusion to many people<
[photo] Nyamnyam Entertainment, SNS
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