Source Music side, fans get angry and explode with the method of refunding GFRIEND fan club membership fee.
● For those who wish to get a refund, 110% of the amount equivalent to the remaining validity period of the membership will be refunded with cash that can be used at the Weverse shop, and for subscribers after May 1st, 2021, plans to refund a lump sum of 25,000.
GFRIEND UMJI released the video at the time of their debut. A state of practicing the dance of "Glass Bead". There is also a comment that "it doesn't break so easily". .. ..
Source Music announces future direction for "GFRIEND". ..
● Maintain all existing SNS channels. (Some functions will be restricted)
● Refund according to the remaining period of BUDDY Membership.
● Refund to the winners of the fans autographing session to commemorate the release of "Times: LABYRINTH".
● IP and related services such as HYBE INSIGHT and SuperStar GFRIEND will be available soon.
"GFRIEND" fan "BUDDY" released a statement on SNS asking Source Music for explanations. ..
● BUDDY all statement
As you know, Source Music has big and small problems, and due to the problem of re-contracting on May 18, 2021, the contract will be terminated on May 22, 2021.
In response, BUDDY demands an explanation of what has happened so far and why the contract termination was announced four days ago on May 18, 2021.
One, Source Music, explain the discord with GFRIEND.
Explain why Source Music announced the dissolution four days before the contract was canceled.
Explain that the media coverage was earlier than the public announcement of GFRIEND's contract cancellation.
Explain why you decided to register the trademark right of GFRIEND.
One, re-publicize the materials and publicity that support the dishonest contract cancellation publicity.
One, let us know what happens to the fans autographing session, which has been postponed due to the spread of COVID-19 virus infection, and how to do it.
For all of the above, BUDDY requests Source Music's clarification by Friday, May 21, 2021.