South Korean girl group MAMAMOO continues to make noise online. This time, their official fandom has announced a protest against their management agency, RBW Entertainment Agency (formerly WA Entertainment).
Earlier this week, the K-pop world has been abuzz over MAMAMOO's fandom recent declaration to boycott the girl group's merchandises, albums, and upcoming "4season F/W" concert unless RBW Entertainment Agency reduces their extremely hectic schedule and gives them their much-needed break.
The fandom also criticized RBW Entertainment Agency for reusing previous concert images in promoting MAMAMOO's upcoming events and for wrong information involving a ticketing website.
However, MAMAMOO's management agency refused the demands. In an official statement obtained by Korean newsoutlet Star News (via Soompi), RBW Entertainment Agency said the upcoming "4seasoFn F/W" concert will go on as planned.
"The '4season F/W' concert is part of the scheduled 'Four Seasons Four Colors' project, and much progress has been made in preparing for the concert," RBW Entertainment Agency explained. "Therefore, because of this situation where [delaying the concert] can affect future release plans, we ask for understanding in that we have no choice but to continue with the concert as planned."
RBW Entertainment Agency also denied allegations it was overworking the girl group, saying they actually had a sufficient break after recent music video shoots. They, then, apologized for disappointing and worrying fans across the globe.
RBW Entertainment Agency, then, ended the press statement by pledging that they will prioritize MAMAMOO's health and pay more attention to their safety and management moving forward.
MAMAMOO consists of members Hwasa (whose real name is Ahn Hye Jin), Wheein (whose real name is Jung Whee In), Solar (whose real name is Kim Yong Sun, and Moonbyul (whose real name is Moon Byul Yi).
The girl group made their official debut in 2014 with lead single "Mr. Ambiguous" from their first extended play (EP), "Hello." Since then, they gained recognition for their impressive vocals and have released hits such as "Um Oh Ah Yeh," "Ahh Oop!," "I Miss You," "Angel," and "Love."
As of press time, MAMAMOO is currently busy promoting their upcoming eighth mini-album, titled "Blue;s," which is set to be released on Nov. 29. To heighten fans expectation, the girl group will first drop a concept video on the 19th, an official tracklist on the 20th and a music video teaser on the 23rd, according to All Kpop.
