[Epoch Times January 05, 2022](Epoch Times reporter Le Huixuan compiled a report) Earlier, some fans claimed on the Internet that the staff of the agency of popular Korean singer IU (Li Zhien) individually contacted some fans for interviews, which triggered some netizens Questioned whether this matter discriminates against fans. In this regard, IU’s company issued an announcement on the 4th to explain the matter and apologized for the misunderstanding and concern caused by fans.
IU’s agency EDAM Entertainment stated: “With regard to IU’s documentary “The Fragments: 29-year-old Winter” released today (4th), in the process of paying attention to the opinions of fans, we found some parts that might cause misunderstandings. Tell everyone about the factual relationship.”
EDAM Entertainment stated that the company wanted to give UAENA (the official IU fan name) a meaningful gift and began to produce a documentary. In order to incorporate the production process of the album “The Fragment Collection”, the company had several meetings with artists until recently. Finished shooting, currently in post-production.
The company stated that some fans received individual contacts regarding matters related to the shooting of the documentary: “After verification, we learned that in the process of screening the production company, the documentary writer contacted some fans based on his personal judgments in order to investigate the necessary information before the meeting. An interview was conducted. The writer had withdrawn from the project before making the documentary, and the materials he collected were not included in the documentary. The company and the outsourced documentary production team had no knowledge of the incident.”
Finally, the agency said: “We sincerely apologize to all UAENA who are worried about misunderstandings. In order to pass the sincere story of IU included in this documentary to all fans, we will work hard to the end in order to deliver good results. I once again apologize for causing everyone to worry.”
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