Twice was invited by An Hui TV to the Spring Festival Gala, an agent acting on An Hui's behalf has requested JYP fullfill one of the following due to the incident with Tzuyu:
1. Send another group instead of Twice
2. Send Twice (minus Tzuyu)
3. Pay back the money that was paid out to JYPE
Here is a screenshot from their Weibo account:
JYP has declined all 3, and the agent has posted correspondence between himself and the JYP representative on Weibo.
JYP's summarized response is below:
Translation of the JYP response:
After a day of meeting we have concluded that we cannot respond to the issue as we need to protect our artists. If we refund the money to An Hui TV to the outside this will affect the position of our company, we hope that you can understand our position. It's not because we do not want to refund the money, it's just that if we refund the 10000 dollars (didn't state what currency) it will look as though we are accepting blame for this issue. Next time there is an event, we will be happy to provide you the lowest possible price for any of our other artists: GOT 7, 2PM, Wonder Girls.
The spokesperson for An Hui TV then went onto say if this is the attitude JYP holds towards Tzuyu's issue, then there is no need for them to work with JYP in the future. He also added that if this is JYP's attitude, then it will be difficult for any TV station in China to work with them in future.
This has caused an uproar among the C-netizens and many are voicing that JYPE's response implies that they are not willing to speak up on the China Taiwan issue. And not giving a response shows they accept that Taiwanese independence.
Another netizen has posted a section from the China-South Korea Trade Agreement which is has been translated below:
South Korean government acknowledges that the People's Republic of China and Republic of China (proper name for Taiwan) as one government body. In addition, respects that there is only one China, and taiwan is a part of China.
C-netizens are arguing that since the Korean government acknowledges this, there is no excuse for JYP to not be able to make a stand on this issue.
There is also a group of C-netizens who are voicing that it is unfair for all JYP artists to be dragged down by Tzuyu, and is demanding JYP to make a proper response with regards to this issue.
Source: Translations by OH
When I first read about Tzuyu, I thought "this will die down eventually." However, from what I have read and gathered, most of the Chinese media or public are making a mountain out of a molehill with this issue. It's as if they are LOOKING for a fight. Poor Tzuyu, I knew she did not see all this coming. What do you think about Tzuyugate?
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