Lee Sang-joon directly replies to fans criticizing the apology letter: "They aren't reflecting... Let's spread this around." [Star Issue]

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'Lee Sang-joon Show' side issued a statement regarding the sound controversy at their Los Angeles (LA) performance, urging an end to personal attacks based on unverified information.

'Lee Sang-joon Show' PD Hwang In-hee announced in an official statement on the 6th: "Recently, some aspects of the LA performance have been reported inaccurately or with selective emphasis. We are providing accurate factual information regarding key issues."

PD Hwang acknowledged that sound problems occurred at certain specific seats. He stated, "Despite conducting on-site rehearsals and sound checks before the performance, we confirmed sound issues at some specific seats after the show ended. The production team and local organizer take this matter very seriously for not having identified these issues more thoroughly in advance."

He continued, "We are currently proceeding with follow-up measures including apologies and refunds. For remaining performances, we will conduct more meticulous inspections of sound conditions across all seating areas and seats adjacent to speakers."

However, the production team drew a clear line stating that this controversy stemmed from issues in venue facilities and on-site technical operations, not from Lee Sang-joon personally.

PD Hwang emphasized: "This sound issue occurred during venue facility operations and on-site technical management, unrelated to comedian Lee Sang-joon's attitude or performance execution."

He further added: "For over a year, Mr. Lee has prepared 'Lee Sang-joon Show' together with us, never being late once for meetings, filming, or performances. He has always prepared the show with sincerity and seriousness more than anyone else. We request that you stop attributing responsibility to individual performers or continuing personal attacks based on unverified information regarding this matter."

He also expressed regret over certain media reporting methods.

PD Hwang stated: "We deeply regret that some media outlets expanded coverage of this issue by citing personal SNS posts and reactions without verifying facts with the production team and organizer. While personal SNS claims can serve as a starting point for investigation, they cannot replace fact-checking."

Finally, he said: "We will always humbly accept criticism and raise concerns. We will not ignore feedback from audience members who actually experienced inconvenience and will verify and improve accordingly. However, regarding the spread of unverified information as facts or the re-dissemination of insults and false statements directed at individual performers, we are collecting relevant materials and plan to respond based on legal review in principle."

He added: "'Lee Sang-joon Show' is a program created to bring laughter and joy to everyone. Through this incident, we will certainly improve our shortcomings, but we will not be shaken by baseless criticism and distortion, and will responsibly continue the remaining performances."

A fan who read the apology letter commented: "An apology should just be an apology. If you use the title 'Lee Sang-joon Show', you should show a responsible attitude accordingly. I don't want to compare this with Conan O'Brien's show."

In response, Lee Sang-joon said: "If it's an apology letter, why make so many excuses? It seems it wasn't really an apology. They aren't reflecting... Let's go somewhere else and spread this around, my friend. Comparing with Conan? No, let's not talk about that. They probably don't even know who Conan O'Brien is. Let's just endure."

He further added: "But we didn't read the post below. Since they kept bringing up issues despite an apology in the post below, it seems they posted another message."

Previously, Lee Sang-joon appeared on a stand-up comedy stage in LA on the 2nd. However, many netizens harshly criticized that they paid approximately 210,000 won through Hanwha to attend the performance but found the sound system completely chaotic and the performance quality poor.

Lee Sang-joon stated on his SNS: "I've been joking half-seriously during performances for about two months now, saying we're growing too fast and will soon hit rock bottom. I thought something like this would happen at least once, so I'm not actually that hurt right now. I plan to collect your reviews and comments and turn them into comedy as well. Due to my age, I don't have time for frustration."

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