Actor Baek Sung-hyun has issued an apology following the unexpected cancellation of a performance.
On the 11th, Baek took to his Instagram to express his regret, stating, "I deeply apologize to the audience who took the time to visit the theater, especially the firefighters who were invited on the day."
Baek continued, "As one of the lead actors in the musical 'Eyes of Dawn,' I feel a heavy responsibility for the disruption of yesterday's performance."
Previously, on the 8th, Baek had invited 1,000 current and former firefighters and their families to the 'Eyes of Dawn' performance. However, due to issues with the production company, the show was canceled without prior notice, causing confusion at the venue.
Baek explained, "The current situation stems from structural issues between the production company and all the actors," and asked for understanding of the difficult decisions his fellow actors had to make to protect their rights.
He added, "As one of the lead actors, I am making every effort for my performance," and promised, "If you visit again, I will repay you with my name on the line. I sincerely apologize once more."
Meanwhile, the musical 'Eyes of Dawn' is based on the drama of the same name that aired from 1989 to May 3, 1990. It depicts the turbulent lives of three individuals during the Japanese occupation and the Korean War, exploring the painful history of the Korean people, true love, and survival.
Full statement from Baek Sung-hyun:
Hello, this is actor Baek Sung-hyun.
First, I deeply apologize to the audience who took the time to visit the theater, especially the firefighters who were invited on the day. I am currently preparing for the performance, but as one of the lead actors in the musical 'Eyes of Dawn,' I feel a heavy responsibility for the disruption of the performance.
The current situation stems from structural issues between the production company and all the actors, and I ask for your understanding of the difficult decisions my fellow actors had to make to protect their rights.
As one of the lead actors, I am making every effort for my performance. If you visit again, I will repay you with my name on the line. I sincerely apologize once more.
Sincerely, Baek Sung-hyun
Reporter: Da-yeon Jeong, Ten Asia light@tenasia.co.kr