Lee Jae-jin "I never signed a year-end performance contract with Go Ji-yong&Jang Su-won... Don't use my name"

Clarifying facts and practices regarding the Inspire performance scheduled for DecemberQuestions raised about the organizer's promotions and ticketing methodsSechs Kies member Lee Jae-jin requested the cessation of the use of his name and photo, stating that he had never agreed to appear in the year-end performance with Ko Ji-yong and Jang Su-won. / Mountain Movement Story[By Choi Hyun-jung] Sechs Kies member Lee Jae-jin has declared his withdrawal from the year-end performance, which was announced as a collaboration with Ko Ji-yong and Jang Su-won, and has raised issues with the organizer's ticketing and promotional methods.On the 10th, Lee Jae-jin posted a lengthy message on his social media, stating, "I would like to clarify the accurate facts regarding my decision not to participate in the Inspire year-end event that was recently discussed."Previously, entertainment agency Mountain Movement Story had announced that Sechs Kies members Ko Ji-yong, Lee Jae-jin, and Jang Su-won would hold 'THE TREE in INSPIRE - Unfinished Stories of Sechs Kies' on December 15th and 16th at the Inspire Arena in Yeongjong-gu, Incheon.The event garnered significant attention from fans as it marked the return of Ko Ji-yong, who had not been active in singing for a long time, and was planned in anticipation of Sechs Kies' 30th debut anniversary. Ko Ji-yong had also expressed his enthusiasm for the performance through media interviews.However, as a backlash emerged among Sechs Kies fans against Ko Ji-yong's return to the group and criticism arose regarding the high ticket prices, the organizer, Mountain Movement Story, clarified, "This event is not an official reunion performance for Sechs Kies, but a separate planned event where members share music and memories. We have not pursued Ko Ji-yong's official return to the group. The announced ticket prices were examples of hotel room rates."In response, Lee Jae-jin stated, "The discussion for my participation in this event began when the organizer first proposed a project plan. However, during the negotiation process, we identified issues related to the event's ticketing and payment methods." He added, "Through reports from fans, I learned that the representative of the organizer, Mountain Movement Story, was receiving deposits into a personal account, and I also confirmed that fans who requested refunds have not yet received them."He continued, "At the time of the participation discussions, I was not informed in advance by the organizer about the cash payment method through a personal account, rather than an official ticketing platform." He concluded, "Concerned about potential harm to fans, I requested prompt refunds and transparent ticket sales through an official ticketing platform from the organizer. However, as these concerns were not resolved, I decided not to participate in the event."Furthermore, Lee Jae-jin expressed his frustration that his name and image were still being used despite his notification of withdrawal.Lee Jae-jin stated, "I conveyed my decision not to participate to the organizer multiple times, and the organizer responded in a way that indicated they understood. The final contract was not executed, and I did not sign the contract." He continued, "Despite this, my photos and name are still being used for event promotion, and some media reports are portraying me as if I personally planned or organized the Inspire event. I did not plan or organize this event."Lee Jae-jin expressed his deep regret that his participation is being promoted as confirmed or that the organizers are being misrepresented. He requested, "I urge the organizer to immediately cease promotions using my photos and name and to correct the existing promotional materials and content. I also request that inaccurate reports be corrected."The following is the full statement from Lee Jae-jin.Hello. This is Lee Jae-jin.I would like to clarify the accurate facts regarding my decision not to participate in the Inspire year-end event that was recently discussed.The discussion for my participation in this event began when the organizer first proposed a project plan. However, during the negotiation process, we identified issues related to the event's ticketing and payment methods.At the time of the participation discussions, I was not informed in advance by the organizer about the cash payment method through a personal account, rather than an official ticketing platform. Subsequently, through reports from fans, I learned that the representative of the organizer, Mountain Movement Story, was contacting fans individually and receiving deposits into a personal account. I have also confirmed multiple times that fans who requested refunds have not yet received them.Therefore, concerned about potential harm to fans, I requested prompt refunds for outstanding refund cases and transparent ticket sales through an official ticketing platform from the organizer. However, as these concerns were not resolved, I decided not to participate in the event and conveyed my decision to the organizer multiple times. The organizer acknowledged my position and responded in a way that indicated they understood.The participation discussions did not lead to a final contract, and I did not sign the contract.Despite this, my photos and name are still being used for event promotion, and some media reports are portraying me as if I personally planned or organized the Inspire event. This is not true. The discussion for my participation in this event began with the organizer's project proposal, and I did not plan or organize this event.I express my deep regret that my participation is being promoted as confirmed, or that the organizers are being misrepresented, even though I have conveyed my decision not to participate multiple times and have not signed a contract.Therefore, I request the organizer to immediately cease promotions using my photos and name, and to correct the existing promotional materials and content that suggest my participation is confirmed. I also request media representatives to accurately verify the facts regarding the event's planning entity and the status of participation discussions and contract execution, and to correct any inaccurate reports.This statement is intended to prevent harm to fans and to correct any confusion arising from misinformation. We will continue to prioritize the trust and safety of our fans.Thank you.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]