Hangeng reportedly will not be present for SJ’s concert(s) in China; fans refund their tickets

[hypothermal.livejournal.com]

Recently at Hunan TV’s countdown concert, Super Junior M made a special appearance, but while fans were pleasantly surprised at their presence, the seven-member unit was missing their leader, Hangeng.

Hangeng’s case will be heard in court on the 8th of January, in Korea. If the court approves, Hangeng will be free as early as March of this year. His lawyer has confirmed that Hangeng will temporarily be absent from all activities to do with SM Entertainment.

From Hangeng’s fan site, it has been learnt that he will most likely be absent from the Beijing stop of SUPER SHOW II, on the 23rd of January. The ticketing company has also started to refund tickets.

On the 31st of December 2009, Super Junior M’s performance was the highlight of Hunan TV’s countdown concert. Fans quickly noticed leader Hangeng’s absence, and only the other six members sang their signature songs during the performance.

Hangeng’s lawyer has explained that Hangeng is currently on vacation, and will temporarily not be attending any events. One reason is that Hangeng does not feel well and wants to rest properly. Also, not coming into contact with SME means that there will be lesser chance of more conflict. The other reason is that since he has filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment, his lawyer’s advice is to stay away from any SME affiliated events.

(Repetitive part about lawsuit omitted)

On the 10th of January, Super Junior will begin their Asia tour with their Shanghai stop, and will hold their Beijing concert on the 23rd of the same month. Previously there were rumours that the lawsuit was only a publicity stunt for the Beijing concert stop. The concert-organizing unit has already addressed the issue by saying that “there is no need for such publicity, the tickets have already been sold out”.

It also claimed that everything is going smoothly, and they have not received any news about Super Junior or Hangeng not coming to Beijing for the concert. Yesterday, information from Hangeng’s Baidu bar (T/N: basically a huge forum like place for Chinese fans) revealed that fans have been clamouring for ticket refunds, stating: “Because Hangeng’s participation for the Beijing concert is not certain, tickets can be refunded by the ticketing management. Ticket refunding is a personal choice, please think twice before making a decision”.

Fans have responded that refunding their tickets is the most practical way to support Hangeng: “(We) Support! Geng-fan (Hangeng fans) should refund their tickets, that’s the best way to support Hangeng! Don’t allow SM to take advantage of the situation and say that even without Hangeng, the fans are still supportive.”



I don't even know how the concert can still proceed like this, fans refunding their tickets are a bit eh.
Source: korea.sohu
Translated by: theretroradio

Comments

[jia-zhang.livejournal.com]

Omg, why so much drama? TT_TT I hope bb is getting okay, though...

[epona.livejournal.com]

That's def going to hurt the concert since a lot of Chinese Suju fans are actually Geng fans. Geng ;_;

[g-aria.livejournal.com]

oic :/

I'm all for supporting Geng as he is my favorite, but opting for refunds instead of going to the concert isn't fair to the other guys at all. Sigh.

[quietreveries.livejournal.com]

Mehhhhhhh.

Well, I suppose this shifts the lawsuit in Hangeng's favour?

[hoyah.livejournal.com]

Not exactly, unless the judge presiding over the proceedings is a fan.

[chalakchalak.livejournal.com]

I have no words for the refunding of the tickets, Imma just swallow my rage.

However, am I the only one who gets really sad and worried whenever they mention that Hannie-gege is sick? I dunno, maybe it's because of the kidney issues I read in the other posts but I picture all pale faced and dying.

;_;

[anicolen.livejournal.com]

am I the only one who gets really sad and worried whenever they mention that Hannie-gege is sick?

It makes me nervous too. It bothers me to not don't know how sick he is and with what.

[anicolen.livejournal.com]

Truth be told, I don't blame the people that want to refund their tickets. I know I wouldn't be particularly interested in seeing SuJu perform under these circumstances.

[honeyfunnybunny.livejournal.com]

I hope everything turns out well.
I just want to see him dance again, and no, not the hiphop/poppin' thing he usually does during dancebreaks, I want to see him dance traditional dancing ♥ (cause that makes him shine the most and makes him happy)

[onewhomust.livejournal.com]

That song makes me tear up so bad. Whenever I hear it, I remember this episode (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC4LZKAd1EA) of Happy Camp with Siwon and Geng.

[onewhomust.livejournal.com]

Really mixed about the fans wanting to refund their tickets-- it's not fair to the rest of the boys at all, but at the same time, it shows SM how important Geng is to their attempts to get into the Chinese market.

I just hope that Geng really is getting the rest he needs right now.

[aprilsfool6.livejournal.com]

mte

[bgurl1210.livejournal.com]

I sorry but that's sad. I have my biases but this is a SJ concert. Even with all this drama I would still be there supporting the other guys. Geng would want his fans to go to the show and so their support not abandon the group like that.

[chalakchalak.livejournal.com]

I think this way too but at the same time, this does send a jolt to SM. I don't think Hangeng would be to pleased to hear about the refunds.

[midnitexsonata.livejournal.com]

somehow, i wish geng would come out and tell the fans not to refund the tickets..out of love for his fellow members...

[na-jin-br.livejournal.com]

I'd love to see that, it would be quite thoughtful of him, but I don't it's likely ):

[xanderave.livejournal.com]

As if not going can bring Geng back if he doesn't want to. It is Geng's decision to rest just as much as it is everyone else's to perform. Might as well support the rest because who knows when you will get to see them again.

[hoyah.livejournal.com]

I'm still stuck on the first line about fans being pleasantly surprised.

[centric-xx.livejournal.com]

ho shit.

[cookie-nut.livejournal.com]

I don't like that the fans are doing this, but it's not shocking. It's a lawsuit involving SJ's Chinese member, who won't be there for the concert being held in China. Nationalism anyone?

In any case, SM should expect big trouble in not so little China from here on out if they aren't going to play ball with Hangeng.

[rea-irixyu.livejournal.com]

=/ I'm more worried about contracts expiring as I heard SJ members' contracts vary from five-thirteen years. They debuted in 2005.

D: So while I really REALLY want Hangeng to come back, I'm more =O over what's going to happen with the others, especially when this isn't very fair to the other members.

But hey, at least the boy's getting the rest he needs and this'll probably help him. =D

[shanny-w.livejournal.com]

Shit has really hit the fan.

[fore-head.livejournal.com]

ia. i was sort of waiting for fans to do something that might affect the company's income.

[locofruitcake.livejournal.com]

nothing about this is fair, to anyone :'(

idk what to say about this, i feel bad for all all the parties involved.

[na-jin-br.livejournal.com]

It's so disrespectful to the other members that makes me mad.

[pittari.livejournal.com]

IKR.
I'm not exactly 'mad' but more like 'sad' :(

[vvvanilla.livejournal.com]

really worried about hangeng's health. crazy me wanna go to china right now just to check if he's ok. don't really care about the lawsuit and concerts anymore.

[aunts.livejournal.com]

It's terrible for all sides in this; Geng, SuJu, Zhou Mi & Henry, the fans, SM. SIGH. :/

[toleecharm.livejournal.com]

SIGH too..

[breathe-ai.livejournal.com]

idk I don't blame them for refunding their tickets considering that it's painful for me to watch them try to perform and act like they're ~okay~ without Hankyung, it just makes me feel like he doesn't matter to them.

I hope Hankyung feels better.

[applesncrack.livejournal.com]

Not surprised that folks are refunding but I doubt the concert hall will be half empty though, I bet there are plenty of other people who couldn't get tickets and would snap up the refunded tickets.

[hyperstreak.livejournal.com]

*shaking head* (sigh)

[ideservestars.livejournal.com]

I don't understand how these people can call themselves fans, though, it completely isn't fair to the other members. Go to the show, wear a button the says "Support Hangeng!" or bring a big ass sign! Ugh, this is such a kick to the face to Suju, SM, and even Hangeng.

[geeitseunmi.livejournal.com]

LOL, actually.
they DONT care about the group.

the ones in the article are strictly GENGFANS.
they only love geng. they only care about geng.
they dont give a damn about Super Junior.
they want him to fly solo.

[hyperstreak.livejournal.com]

that pic of him, the close up shot, he doesnt look good--pasty and tired.

HEY **chalakchalak** let's give him a warm bath and some TLC. He needs it. Heechul can help.