[Kang Il-hong's Issue Talk] Suk-haeng Returns to the Stage After a Long Silence... Verdict on Adultery Lawsuit Today (17th)

Ha Young faces controversy over descendants of pro-Japanese collaborators, 36 days later... 7 commercials and withdrawal from projectsBTS Jin, FANNSTAR solo chart dominance... Idolpick No. 1 for 69 consecutive weeksCurious about the secret to the explosive popularity of 'Nameless Legend'... Sold out nationwide → Encore confirmed Singer Suk-hyang will return to the stage. Suk-hyang will meet fans on September 30th at Arte Seoul Muse Hall in Mok-dong, Seoul. Instead of a flashy return to broadcasting, she intends to greet fans first with her songs up close. /THE FACT DB[THE FACT|Reporter Kang Il-hong] Singer Suk-hyang will return to the stage. Suk-hyang, who had virtually stopped her activities after withdrawing from MBN's 'Hyunyeok Ga-wang 3' due to controversy over dating a married man (allegations of an affair), will meet fans on September 30th at Arte Seoul Muse Hall in Mok-dong, Seoul.The name of this performance is 'A Special Time with Fans, Back to Singing'. Suk-hyang is known to have conveyed her feelings, "I will greet you with songs rather than words. I am returning to the stage with the same heart I had when I first started singing." Instead of a flashy return to broadcasting, she intends to greet fans first with her songs up close.Notably, today, September 17th, is another important day for Suk-hyang. It is the date of the first-instance ruling in the lawsuit for damages filed by wife A of the married man against Suk-hyang. This case became known through JTBC's 'Sikun Ban-jang' in December last year, and Suk-hyang withdrew from 'Hyunyeok Ga-wang 3' after the controversy.Suk-hyang's side's claim is clear. They explained that the man she dated was in the process of legally dissolving his marriage, which had effectively broken down, and that issues of property division and alimony had been settled.Suk-hyang claims she believed his words and started dating him, but upon realizing it was not true, she immediately ended the relationship and apologized to the man's wife. Reports suggest that the man also claimed to have told Suk-hyang that he was preparing for a divorce and that his marriage was effectively over.However, the plaintiff claimed that the relationship between Suk-hyang and the husband constituted infidelity, which damaged their marriage, and sought damages. Ultimately, the core issue for the court to examine will be whether there were circumstances that reasonably led Suk-hyang to believe that the other party's marriage had effectively broken down at the time, and what Suk-hyang's awareness and actions were regarding the other party's marital status during their relationship.However, it is difficult to predict the outcome of the ruling at this stage. Furthermore, Suk-hyang faces another challenge separate from the court's decision: the question of whether she can "return to the stage." This is because a celebrity's return to activities is a different issue from legal responsibility.This is also why the performance on September 30th is important. Rather than making a simultaneous return through broadcasting or large-scale concerts, Suk-hyang appears to be starting anew with small stages where she can meet fans directly and sing for them. The performance is also planned to include dinner, further emphasizing its significance as an event for interacting with fans.Of course, the speed of future broadcasting activities and public return may vary depending on the response to this performance, legal proceedings, and public opinion. However, one thing is clear: Suk-hyang's relationship, which she started believing the other party's words, escalated into an unexpected "affair" controversy, forcing her to suspend her activities.While the extent of Suk-hyang's legal responsibility in that process will be determined by the court's decision today, considering that she had to leave the stage for a long time due to an unexpected controversy after starting a relationship based on the other party's explanation, it must have been a very unfortunate time for her as a singer.Now, Suk-hyang says she will start again with songs, not words. Attention is focused on how the court's decision today will affect Suk-hyang's future activities and how she will meet fans on her first stage on the 30th. Can Suk-hyang's 'Back to Singing' become a new starting point? Her first performance is drawing attention.The controversy surrounding actor Ha Young's great-grandfather's pro-Japanese activities has continued for over a month, and the repercussions are showing no signs of subsiding. Advertisements from Artid, Samsung Electronics, Naver Plus Store, and Project M, as well as past commercials from the Japanese company Panasonic, have been made private. / Ha Young's SNS"Apologized, but it's not over"... Advertisements, broadcasts, and projects consecutively made private in a monthThe entertainment industry is always rife with incidents, accidents, and controversies, but today marks exactly 36 days since actor Ha Young's 'great-grandfather's pro-Japanese activities controversy' erupted. Even after issuing an apology, the repercussions have not ended.The most noticeable impact is on advertisements. Video advertisements featuring Ha Young have been successively made private. In addition to Artid, Samsung Electronics, Naver Plus Store, and Project M, past commercials from the Japanese company Panasonic have also been made private. Including a public service announcement for the Central Emergency Medical Center, the number of advertisements made private, based on reports, reaches seven.It's not just advertisements. The episode of KBS's 'Oktopbangui Munjea-deul', which was the starting point of the controversy, has had its replay service suspended, and the radio program 'Young Street' also had its replays made private.Her acting activities have also seen direct changes. Ha Young has been removed from the cast of Netflix's 'Trauma Center' Season 2, which she was scheduled to film. On the other hand, SBS's new drama 'Seung-san Isseumnida,' which has already been filmed, is reportedly being monitored by the production team regarding its future release.This controversy began when Ha Young introduced her family history on broadcast as a 'fourth-generation doctor's family.' This boast about her family history turned out to be a 'can of worms' that would have been better left unsaid. Subsequently, her great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho's activities during the Japanese colonial period became known. Initially, her agency denied the allegations, but after confirming the relevant records, they issued an apology. Ha Young also released a handwritten apology for her ignorance and remarks.However, there is one point to consider. Historical evaluations of Ahn Sang-ho's actions vary across reports. Apart from the fact that his name was found on the list of members of the Daejeong Chinmokhoe, different interpretations have been raised regarding the scope and nature of his pro-Japanese activities.The changes confirmed for actor Ha Young over 36 days due to her ancestor's actions are clear: suspension of advertisement exposure, private replay of broadcasts, and withdrawal from 'Trauma Center' Season 2. Whether the 'actions, not words' promised in her apology will actually influence her entertainment career and public evaluation remains to be seen.Overwhelming presence on solo charts... No. 1 on Idolpick for 69 consecutive weeksThis week, the solo power of global superstar Jin's was once again confirmed by numbers. First, in the FANNSTAR September Week 2 solo singer poll, Jin secured an overwhelming first place with a staggering 5,541,596 votes.The most notable aspect of this FANNSTAR solo chart is undoubtedly the gap Jin created. V, who ranked second, received 3,467,241 votes, and Lee Chan-won, who ranked third, received 3,466,294 votes. Jin was approximately 2.07 million votes ahead of second place and also about 2.07 million votes ahead of third place.A gap of over 2 million votes in a chart where millions of votes are cast clearly demonstrates the powerful fandom firepower Jin displayed this week in the FANNSTAR solo singer poll.In particular, the dominance of BTS members in the top rankings is also noteworthy. With Jin taking first place and V taking second place, as BTS's solo activities continue, it is confirmed that the fandom's voting power remains strong.The competition for second and third place was another point of interest. The vote difference between V and Lee Chan-won was a mere 947 votes, indicating a fierce battle where the rankings were decided by such a narrow margin in a poll involving millions of votes. However, above them, Jin secured a clear first place with over 5.54 million votes.Jin's dominance is not limited to FANNSTAR. In the Idolpick September Week 1 weekly poll, Jin also ranked first in the male idol individual category with 50,250 votes, marking his 69th consecutive week at No. 1 and also taking first place in all categories combined.In addition, he continued his consistent fandom influence by winning the August Best Artist award and ranking first in the billboard support nominee poll. Ultimately, these records do not merely represent the results of a single poll.Jin, a member of BTS and simultaneously a solo artist expanding his presence with his own music and activities, is demonstrating his sustained solo power by recording first place with an overwhelming vote difference in FANNSTAR and continuing his streak of 69 consecutive weeks at the top on Idolpick.Sold out! Sold out! Sold out! The first half of the nationwide tour concert 'Nameless Legend,' which created a sensation this year, will conclude this week with the Cheongju performance. The production company Concert Garden will take a short break and regroup until the end of October before commencing the second half of the concert tour in November. / Concert GardenExplosive popularity in the first half of the concert, all seats sold out for 4 performances in Suwon... Resumes in NovemberThere is a concert that has created a sensation this year: the 'Nameless Legend' nationwide tour concert. The first half of the 'Nameless Legend' nationwide tour concert will conclude this week with the Cheongju performance.However, the enthusiasm that heated up concert halls nationwide throughout the first half is expected to continue into the second half. Thanks to a string of sold-out performances, encore concerts have already been confirmed in Seoul, Busan, Daegu, and Suwon.What is the secret to 'Nameless Legend's popularity? The 'Nameless Legend' nationwide tour has been held in major cities across the country, starting in Anyang and including Seoul, Chuncheon, Daegu, Suwon, Goyang, Busan, Gwangju, and Bucheon.Among these, the Seoul, Chuncheon, Daegu, Suwon, Goyang, and Busan performances were all sold out, demonstrating consistent ticket power. The Suwon performance, in particular, was met with even greater enthusiasm. Following two performances in the first half, two additional performances were added, for a total of four shows. The additional performances were also sold out, once again confirming the high interest from fans.After completing the first half of its schedule, 'Nameless Legend' will take a short break and regroup until the end of October. The second half of the concert tour will resume in November.The nationwide tour will continue with performances in Daegu on November 21st, Gangneung on the 28th, and Incheon on December 5th. In addition, an encore Christmas concert is scheduled for Suwon on December 25th, and a year-end encore concert in Busan on December 31st. After spending the year-end with fans, the nationwide tour will conclude with an encore concert in Seoul in January.So, why is 'Nameless Legend' receiving such fervent love? The first reason is the 'live power' of the TOP7 members. It is analyzed that the vivid energy and live atmosphere felt directly at the stage are leading fans to rewatch the performances.The second is 'interaction with fans.' The strength of the performance lies in its nature as a stage created through audience participation and engagement, going beyond simply listening to songs.The third keyword is 'word-of-mouth.' The satisfaction of fans who have attended a performance spreads to others, attracting new audience members and creating a virtuous cycle that leads to sold-out performances.The fourth is 'anticipation for encores.' With encore performances confirmed in Seoul, Busan, Daegu, and Suwon, expectations are high for different stages compared to the original performances.In particular, the Suwon Christmas encore performance, the Busan year-end performance, and the New Year's Seoul encore are expected to make the year-end and New Year even more special for fans.'Nameless Legend,' which has shown its presence with sold-out performances nationwide in the first half, will take a short breather until the end of October and then return to fans in November with even more substantial and exciting stages.Attention is focused on what new records will be set in the second half and what new aspects will be shown in the encore performances. The hot streak of the 'Nameless Legend' nationwide tour will continue in the second half.eel@tf.co.kr