The Seoul International Drama Awards has finally addressed the unexpected cancellation of N.Flying member Yoo Hwe Seung‘s performance during the event.
Seoul International Drama Awards Speaks Up About N.Flying Member’s Cancelled Performance
On September 26, the Seoul International Drama Awards (SDA) issued an official statement addressing the sudden cancellation of N.Flying’s Yoo Hwe Seung’s much-anticipated congratulatory performance. The announcement followed disappointment from fans who had eagerly awaited his stage performance at the 2024 awards ceremony.
The SDA committee clarified the situation with their statement: “We apologize that N.Flying’s Yoo Hwe Seung was unable to perform at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2024 ceremony on September 25. Due to unexpected delays at the venue during the live broadcast, the performance could not take place after the first part of the ceremony.” The apology extended to both the artist, who had prepared extensively, and the fans and viewers who had been eagerly looking forward to the performance.
Acknowledging the frustration caused, the SDA committee expressed regret over the situation, stating, “We sincerely apologize to the artists who put in effort to prepare a great performance, as well as to the fans and viewers who were excited for the show.” They also reassured everyone that measures will be put in place to prevent such incidents from happening in the future: “Right after the live broadcast, we sincerely apologized to the artist and assured them that this won’t happen again. The organizing committee promises to prepare more thoroughly and do everything possible to prevent this from happening in the future.”
The Sudden Announcement
Initially, the SDA had proudly announced performances by popular acts ZEROBASEONE, NMIXX, and N.Flying’s Yoo Hwe Seung. During the live broadcast, however, only NMIXX’s opening act and ZEROBASEONE’s closing performance for the first part of the ceremony were aired. Fans were left wondering about Yoo Hwe Seung’s performance, as it did not occur, despite reports that the artist had been waiting backstage.
On the day of the event, N.Flying’s official account released a statement to their fans, sharing the disappointing news: “We regret to inform you that the congratulatory performance for the SBS ‘Seoul International Drama Awards 2024’ scheduled for today has been canceled due to delays at the venue.” The group expressed their apologies to the fans, acknowledging the high anticipation for Yoo Hwe Seung’s performance, and kindly asked for their understanding.
This sudden change in plans has left fans disappointed, but they remain supportive of Yoo Hwe Seung, appreciating the effort and preparation he put into the performance that, unfortunately, did not take place. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges involved in live events, while the SDA committee promises to improve its future operations to avoid similar setbacks.