Following several media outlets’ (including Coconuts Singapore) reports on the incredibility of the “fan support” initiatives introduced by Korean Music Wave organiser Fatfish entertainment, the organisers have decided not to accept any monetary contributions from fans in lieu of the event.

In a Facebook statement posted yesterday, Fatfish admitted the requests were “inappropriate” and have made a public apology.

Fans’ responses are mixed, with some agreeing with Fatfish’s decision and others wondering if suspending all donations that have already been collected was a good idea.

The Korean Music Wave mega concert in Singapore, which features top acts like 2AM, 2PM, 4minute, EXO, IU, Shinee, SNSD’s TaeTiSeo and Teen Top, is happening Nov. 16 at The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay.

Read the full statement below.

“We have noted there are recent online news articles that criticized fans-support projects with regards to the StarHub Presents MBC Korean Music Wave in Singapore 2013.



This is entirely our fault and responsibility. We apologize to the fans that it was our earlier request to get donation of food and transport subsidy from fans. The request was inappropriate. It was never our intention to burden the fans with cost. We are sorry for the confusion that causes the fans to think negatively about our intention.

We sincerely apologize that the fan support projects were not well constructed and led to this unfortunate consequence. Once again we would like to apologize to the fans for misreading their good intentions.

We also hereby wish to state that these fans projects are entirely an initiative of Fatfish Entertainment Pte Ltd, MBC and the artists had NO involvement in this.

We sincerely apologize to MBC and the artists if our actions have affected their reputation.

As such, we hereby have decided that we WILL NO longer wish to continue with the fans support projects. We hereby ask all fans clubs to stop the fans support projects with immediate effect.

Once again, we are deeply sorry and apologize to everyone involved and affected by our action.”

Source & photo: Korean Music Wave Facebook page

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