JYP Apologizes For Tzuyu Controversy

Tzuyugate may be coming to a close, hopefully. Most C-netizens seem to want to drag this thing out. However, JYPE released another statement earlier today apologizing for the whole China-Taiwan controversy. The letter states that Tzuyu respects "One China" and she never clearly stated she was pro-Taiwanese independence in the first place. I think this move of apologizing was better than saying nothing at all. On the other hand, I thought apologizing would make them look like they were to blame, which they were not. Check out the letter and original clip of Tzuyu with the Taiwanese flag below:

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Original letter:

Tzuyugate Is REALLY Getting Out of Hand

So, I was looking through the internet and did not realize this whole issue with Tzuyu was as bad as it is now. In all honesty, it is actually getting very childish. The letter I posted in my previous post of JYP Entertainment was actually a response to the following:

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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Update On Tzuyu Controversy

So, JYP sent out an apology to those who were offended by Tzuyu's supposed stance for Taiwan independence. In the letter below, he states that his company has always fostered a good relationship between Korea and China. He also mentioned a valid point that some ruthless C-netizens choose to ignore: Tzuyu is 16! She is not going to reserve any political views at her age. JYP finally mentioned that any scheduled activities of his company is to be canceled in China until the issue is resolved. With all this mayhem over Chinese nationalism and Tzuyu, I'm not sure if JYP can come back from this. Looking through the Internet over this issue, it seems to me that C-netizens maybe be unforgiving about this. Who knows? The apology letter is translated in English down below.

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Original letter: