I apologized for the controversy over the autographed CD of “Bevgirl” Lee Hwi-jae… Public opinion is still’cold'[MK이슈]

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Amidst the fact that the autographed CDs that girl group Brave Girls gave to broadcaster Lee Hwi-jae were found to have been used and traded, Lee Hwi-jae’s management company explained the suspicion of selling autographed CDs. However, the reaction of the netizen to the explanation of the company’s disappearance is cold.

Lee Hwi-jae’s agency Cube Entertainment said in Maeil Business Daily Star Today on the 21st, “The manager in charge has managed the autographed CDs from the singers. I remember that the Brave Girls CD was also stored in the vehicle at the time of 16.” He said, “It is difficult to understand at this time how the CD was leaked to the outside,” he said.

The agency added, “I am sorry for the Brave Girls and fans. I will manage more thoroughly so that this problem does not recur in the future.”

Despite the agency’s clarification, netizens’ reaction to Lee Hwi-jae remains disappointing. Although the subject of exchanging gifts was definitely Lee Hwi-jae, it is pointed out that it is the cowardly appearance behind the agency without directing any position.

In the meantime, there is a possibility that Lee Hwi-jae was not directly involved in the CD sale, so there is an opinion that we should refrain from excessive criticism. Netizen opinions that are demanding are gaining more strength.

However, it is not confirmed whether Lee Hwi-jae apologized directly to the Brave Girls.

The controversy over the sale of signed CDs for Brave Girls by Hwijae Lee started with an article posted by a netizen on the online community. This netizen posted a post saying that he purchased the autographed CD of Brave Girls released in 2016 for 34,000 won. Lee Hwi-jae’s senior’ was written, raising suspicion that Lee Hwi-jae neglected to trade Brave Girls’ CDs.

In addition to this, there was also a handwritten letter on the inside of the album saying, “I saw you when I recorded’Vitamin’, remember? We really like this album’s song.

Netizens responded by saying, “Lee Hwi-jae wasn’t selling it directly, but I’m disappointed”, “It’s a gift from my juniors, so keep it well”, and “Brave Girls will hurt a lot”.

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