The label relayed, "We're facing unexpected trouble after learning that Wassup's appearance at the Wei Shang 20th Anniversary Big Star Concert, taking place August 5, has been canceled; furthermore, all of Wassup's schedules for the latter half of 2016 have likewise been canceled."
They continued, "We had heard rumors about China prohibiting K-Pop acts, but when we contacted the host of the event, we received positive answers, so we were preparing for the schedule as planned, but then the schedule was suddenly canceled."
Tensions between China and Korea have been escalating after Korea's decision to deploy THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense), and many speculate that the numerous, unexplained cancellations of Hallyu stars' Chinese schedules seem to be their direct results.
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krell • Thursday, August 4, 2016
As observation, HALLYU seems to be some kind of 'logic' where say PRChina citizens are 'sold' on the idea that it is 'OKAY to FEEL GOOD about making (S.KOREAN) PSY WEALTHY ($$$$).' Which, I am *not* so clear why this is an 'easy sell' to PRChina citizens exactly. To be honest, I am *surprised* at the level of SUCCESS that *S.KOREAN* K-pop Idols have achieved in PRChina; and also JAPAN too. Maybe the FUTURE for K-POP Agencies like JYPe Agency, is to find PRChina citizens like FEI (MISS A Group) and target them at the PRChina market. In other words, the K-pop Agencies become more *training* firms for PRChina citizens. And then, the AGENCY does *share* in their (hopeful) success in PRChina. Obviously, the 'danger' is that these PRChina citizens do 'quit their contract' on the Agency. As did KRIS, LUHAN, and TAO from EXO Group with SMe Agency.
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DZico • Thursday, August 4, 2016
Japan should follow china example .. ban hallyu wave in japan , Japan is for japanese , china is for Chinese , Singapore is for Singaporeans , Europe is for Europeans , Africa for Africans , americas for americans , asia for asians ... kick anyone who don't belong in the country outside ... Lets make the world great again .
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partyfan2013 • Thursday, August 4, 2016
Guys, it doesn't have anything to do with what's going on with the THAAD situation because they had nothing but positive reasons why all of their Chinese promotions have been cancelled, that's all. So therefore, hopefully all of their Chinese WAFFLEs can be understanding of this and know that there's gonna be a next time for them to see Wa$$up in action in concert.
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DZico • Thursday, August 4, 2016
Koreans should stay in korea , china is for Chinese . said the wise trump gege
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kukuwakuwaw • Thursday, August 4, 2016
poor nada
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booitsjwu • Thursday, August 4, 2016
I seriously wonder how the millions of Chinese Kpop fans are going to react if big groups like EXO no longer can promote there. Then again, we won't find out because their government will stop anyone from talking about it...
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davidcs • Thursday, August 4, 2016
Hmmm.. what happen when chinese member of kpop group could prohibited from all activities in korea?.. bcs of this
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Gr5y • Thursday, August 4, 2016
I am gonna be ripped for saying this. But I still want to say it. I am glad China did this. China should do this long time ago. I don't like Hallyu wave in China. It's time government do something about Hallyuwave in China. Korean actor is okay as long as they are serious want to develop their career in China, but not Korean idol.
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EverlastingDiamo • Thursday, August 4, 2016
Well, most Koreans look down on Chinese people, I ask, have you seen any Chinese dramas in Korea? or Chinese singers come to Korea to promote their albums? it's mostly Korean singers come to China to make money, and Chinese people watch Korean dramas, imo Koreans hate China but they want money from China!It's China's right as well to protect their domestic singers and celebrities from the foreign celebs dominating their country.
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