TV Station Accusation of Rain Evokes Protests from Fans

24 March 06
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Morning programme of Korea TV station KBS reported a segment on singers miming during performances two days ago, and surprisingly displayed Rain's picture during the segment. Angry fans felt that the report was misleading and raised a protest by calling the TV station non-stop, causing a major jam in the station's call in switchboard system. The station was eventually forced to make a public apology.

Two days ago, the report on KBS's morning show flashed Rain and Hyori Lee's pictures while talking about singers who like to mime, insignuating that these singers don't sing live.

The show's viewership consist hugely of housewives, and many did not like their idol, Rain, to be insulted in this way. They started calling the station non-stop, until the host in charge had to make an open apology, "Very sorry, we did not mean to create this misunderstanding".

Rain is not only well-loved in Korea, he is also enjoying high popularity over-seas. The total toursim dollars Rain brought in with his 22 performances during his concert tour is estimated to be as high as a hundred billion won. As his contract with his overseas music company "DR Music" is coming to an end, many companies are in the midst of discussing the contract with JYPE, hoping to clinch the deal.

At the moment, JYPE has set a target of about 40 concerts with distribution rights at a cost of about a hundred and fifty billion wons. "Regardless of the high fees, each concert can still bring in a profit of 300 million won." however, JYPE expresses that money is not the concern here. The main issue is to do a good show.

Credit: Blueberry@biwithrain
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