Swoopa 3 Performance Company's Ojogang Ibuki Unilateral Notification of Absence After Demanding Unfair Member Fees (Full Story)
Sep 09, 2025
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Organizer Route 59 said "We will do our best for months to make the appearance of Osaka's Ojo Gang. However, communication with Osaka Ojogang's manager was not smooth during the contract discussion process, and the schedule and contract progress were disrupted several times. This is why Kyoka's absence was belatedly known on the 6th."
In addition, during the negotiation process, the manager demanded a separate non-transparent condition that is not shared with the members and strongly requested that the performance fee not be specified in the contract between the production team and the members. These unfair conditions were unacceptable. In order to achieve the participation of Ibuki and the members in the performance, it was tentatively agreed that all members would participate on August 26. At the time, Ibuki also decided to keep the manager-related controversy private but participate in the performance, and the agreement included resolving various internal problems and apologizing to the members. However, on the 1st, the other members entered the country for practice as scheduled, but Ibuki did not use the flight arranged by the production team and did not contact them smoothly afterward."
In addition, "Ibuki expressed his position that he would not implement the agreement through his lawyer and notified him of his intention not to participate for health reasons. After announcing the absence of the Busan concert at around 5 p.m. on the 8th, I received a call from my lawyer at 8 p.m. that he wanted to participate in the concert"Ibuki's requirement to participate in the concert is to invalidate the previous agreement and re-sign the contract with the manager. This condition is unacceptable to the remaining six members,' he said, stressing that he is keeping evidence.
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Hello.
I'm Root 59, who is hosting the "World of Street Woman Fighter" concert.
This statement is related to the absence of Ibuki, an artist loved by the fans who are members of Ojo Gang and respected by our Root59.
We have been in talks for months to make Ojo Gang's appearance at the concert happen. However, communication with Ojogang's manager was not smooth during the contract discussion process, and the schedule and contract progress were disrupted several times. This is why Kyoka's absence on September 6th became known belatedly.
In addition, during the negotiation process, Ojogang's manager demanded a separate non-transparent condition that is not shared with the members and strongly asked not to specify the performance fee in the contract between the concert production team and the members. This could lead to a situation where members were not transparently aware of their fair fees, and we could not accept these unfair conditions.
Nevertheless, in order to make artist Ibuki and Ojo Gang members participate in the performance, we continued to consult directly with the crew members to reach an agreement on their appearance, and on August 26, we informed them that all members were tentatively agreed to participate. At that time, Ibuki also expressed his intention to participate in the performance while keeping the controversy related to the manager private. The agreement also included resolving several internal issues and apologizing to the members.
However, on September 1st, ahead of the performance, the other members entered the country for practice as scheduled, but Ibuki did not use the flight arranged by the production team, and there was a situation where contact was not smooth. In the process, Mr. Ibuki said through his lawyer, "I will not implement the previous agreement." has informed us of his intention to not attend due to health reasons.
We continued to strive for Ibuki's appearance afterwards, but we couldn't receive an answer and before it's too late, we will announce the absence of the Busan concert around 5 p.m. today, September 8. And it was 8 p.m. when I heard from Ibuki's lawyer that he wanted to participate in the concert. I would like to inform you that it is not true that we unilaterally made a non-participation notice.
Ibuki's requirement to participate in the concert is to invalidate the previous agreement and re-sign the contract with the manager. This condition is unacceptable to the remaining six members, so I feel very sorry for the production team who worked hard until the end.
Regarding the above, we kept the data and did not make this disclosure out of respect for the artist you love, Ibuki.
However, except for Ibuki, the Ojogang members are faithfully continuing their practice and preparation to keep their promises to the fans. Route 59 will also give full support to their efforts to bear fruit.
Lastly, what we would like to ask you to do is that your love and support is the greatest strength for the Ojogang crew to be on the stage. We ask you to support Ojo-gang to shine on the stage in warm encouragement, not further misunderstanding and confusion.
Route 59 will do its best until the last minute so that this performance will remain a valuable memory for the fans.
Thank you.
silk781220@sportschosun.com
