Lee Mujin's Agency Expresses Regret Over Inappropriate Treatment at Event

On June 5, 2025, Lee Mujin's agency, Big Planet Made Entertainment, issued a statement expressing regret regarding the inappropriate treatment the singer faced during a rehearsal at the '2025 Cheonan K-Culture Expo'. The agency stated, "We are very disappointed by the inappropriate remarks and rude behavior directed at Lee Mujin by the on-site staff during the rehearsal. In light of the seriousness of this matter and to protect our artist, we will be taking a firm stance against the event organizers and the production team."

During the rehearsal on June 4, Lee Mujin was abruptly interrupted by a staff member who shouted, "Stop it. What are you doing?" This staff member further insisted, "I will give you time to adjust the sound during the performance. The next team is waiting."

The moment of confusion for Lee Mujin was captured by audience members and quickly spread across social media. Despite the incident, he successfully completed his performance. Following fan protests, the event organizers issued an official apology, stating that the staff member had apologized to the artist and his team, and that they would implement strict warnings and training to prevent such incidents in the future.

In response, Lee Mujin's agency emphasized their commitment to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for their artists, stating, "We apologize for the inconvenience caused to our fans and will take all necessary measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future."

Here is the full statement from Lee Mujin's agency:

"Hello, this is Big Planet Made Entertainment. We would like to address the unreasonable situation that occurred during the rehearsal for the '2025 Cheonan K-Culture Expo' on June 4, involving our artist Lee Mujin. We are very disappointed by the inappropriate remarks and rude behavior directed at Lee Mujin by the on-site staff during the rehearsal. Protecting our artists is always our top priority. Given the seriousness of this matter, we will be taking a firm stance against the event organizers and the production team. We will also take all necessary measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our fans and will do our utmost to ensure that our artists can work in a safe and respectful environment. Thank you."