Many singers, including Epik High, John Park, and Jang Jae In, have had to cancel their appearances at the 'Youth Weather Night Festival' due to the festival organizer's breach of contract.
Jang Jae In announced on the 26th, "My performance at the festival has been canceled due to the organizer's breach of contract."
She further stated, "Several artists are now in a difficult situation. We are also working on a solution. We are disappointed to learn about this situation during our preparation."
John Park's agency, Music Farm Entertainment, also stated, "Hello, this is Music Farm. John Park, who was scheduled to perform at the 'Youth Weather Night Festival' on May 3rd, has unfortunately canceled his appearance due to the festival organizer's breach of contract." They expressed their sincere apologies to the fans who were looking forward to the planned performance and assured that they are swiftly addressing the confusion and inconvenience.
Initially, John Park, Jang Jae In, and others were set to perform at the 'Youth Weather Night Festival. However, according to Jang Jae In, the organizers' breach of contract led to the cancellation of their appearances.
While the specific details of the breach were not disclosed, it is presumed, based on Jang Jae In's statement, to be more than a simple scheduling change but rather the failure to adhere to crucial contract terms. Other artists who had agreed to participate in the festival also found themselves in a similar situation.
In response to the lineup changes, the festival organizers deeply apologized, citing internal circumstances for the unavoidable changes. They informed that due to the unexpected cancellations of artists like John Park, Moonbyul, Ulalasession, Jang Jae In, Siso, Dickpunks, Lee Byung Chan, Suran, So Hyang, Epik High, and Solomon, they would provide full ticket refunds to customers who no longer wish to attend the event. Refunds will be processed automatically without the need for separate applications, and they apologized for any inconvenience caused by the abrupt changes. The organizers pledged to make every effort to provide a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for the remaining duration of the festival.
The 'Youth Weather Night Festival' aims to gather musicians from various genres to create a vibrant stage and had garnered expectations, especially from young audiences. However, with the current controversy, concerns have been raised about potential disruptions in the festival's proceedings.