[All] Why is Ibuki under fire? A complete summary of the Ojo Gang infighting, the boyfriend Yusef scandal, absence from performances, Kyoka's tears, and the statement!
Ojo Gang, the winning team of Mnet's "World of Superpa," was unable to perform as a full group at their Seoul concert, causing a huge stir. We've compiled a comprehensive look at the entire controversy, including leader Ibuki's absence, a dispute over boyfriend Yousef's manager, conflict with organizers Route 59, unpaid performance fees, Kyoka's tears, and the members' statements.
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1. The reason behind Ibuki's absence from Seoul concert 2. Statements and deletions posted on Instagram 3. Route 59's opposition and conflict 4. Boyfriend Youssef, the heart of the manager controversy 5. Unpaid performance fees and members' testimony 6. Kyoka's Tears and Fans' Reactions 7. Absence from Busan performance and future prospects 8. Q&A – Frequently Asked Questions |
1. The reason behind Ibuki's absence from Seoul concert
Ojo Gang, a crew from Osaka, Japan, won Mnet's "World of Superpa" (Superpa). However, their leader, Ibuki, was suddenly absent from their Seoul concert on September 7th, shocking fans.
Kyoka, who took the stage in her place, tearfully apologized and made a meaningful statement, saying, "A lot has really happened."
2. Statements and deletions posted on Instagram
On September 8th, Ibuki posted a direct statement on Instagram apologizing, "I'm truly sorry that I couldn't attend the Seoul concert, which I had always wanted to attend."
They also complained of unfair treatment, saying, "We were asked to sign a contract without even being given a say as artists." However, this statement was quickly deleted, and the password for Ojo Gang's official account was changed, preventing other members from accessing it. The members once again explained the situation to fans through their personal accounts.
3. Route 59's opposition and conflict
Route 59, the organizer of the show, flatly denied Ibuki's claims.
According to Route 59, "Ibuki's manager demanded terms that were not shared with the members and were not transparent, and in particular, requested that the performance fee not be specified in the contract." The production team, which deemed these terms unfair, rejected them and explained that they negotiated directly with the remaining six members to confirm their appearance.
Furthermore, on September 1st, while the other members entered the country as scheduled, Ibuki did not board the flight that was arranged for him and could not be contacted, and later revealed that he notified his lawyer that he would not be participating due to "health reasons."
4. Boyfriend Youssef, the heart of the manager controversy
At the center of this commotion is Youssef, who is said to be Ibuki's boyfriend.
Although he is an ordinary person with no prior experience in the entertainment industry, he was essentially Ojo Gang's manager and was directly involved in negotiating the performance. The organizers considered Yousef's demands to be unreasonable, but Ibuki supported his position and ultimately withdrew from the performance.
5. Unpaid performance fees and members' testimony
The controversy escalated into an issue of unpaid performance fees.
According to the members, they only received payment for the first episode of the show, and were not paid anything for subsequent episodes or missions. Furthermore, they testified that their manager did not share the settlement details with them, so they did not even know how much they were due.
This went beyond simple performance troubles and developed into a breakdown in trust between the members.
6. Kyoka's Tears and Fans' Reactions
During the Seoul concert, Kyoka shed tears as she said, "A lot has happened, but thanks to all my fans, I was able to stand on stage," and expressed her gratitude and apology.
While fans supported the members, they could not hide their anger and confusion at why such a situation had occurred.
7. Absence from Busan performance and future prospects
Organizers also announced that Ibuki will not be participating in the Busan concert on September 13th.
Although the other six members will perform as scheduled, it is unclear whether Ojo Gang will continue as a full group. Ibuki has stated that he would like to perform on stage in a supportive environment, but the rift is deep and it is expected to take time to resolve.
8. Q&A – Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Who is Ibuki's boyfriend Yusef?
→ He is an ordinary person with no prior experience in the entertainment industry, and is Ibuki's boyfriend. He was involved in negotiating the performance as her manager.
Q2. Why did you miss the Seoul concert?
→ A combination of factors including conflicts with the organizers, unfair contract terms, and health reasons contributed to the incident.
Q3. Did the members receive any performance fees?
→ They claim that they only received the first payment and that the rest are unpaid.
Q4. Why did Kyoka cry?
→ This is because I was overwhelmed with emotion on stage, expressing my gratitude and apologies to the fans.
Q5. What are Ojo Gang's upcoming activities?
→ The six members are continuing their activities, but it is unclear whether Ibuki will join them.
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