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Singer WOODZ (Cho Seungyoun) has apologized regarding the controversy over the unpaid staff recruitment for his concert in Germany.
On the 8th, a representative of EDAM Entertainment told MyDaily, "We have confirmed with the local concert organizer regarding this matter. We sincerely apologize for not thoroughly reviewing this matter in advance."
They continued, "Regarding the shortcomings in local concert operations, we will work closely with the local concert organizer to make sure necessary measures are taken," and added, "We will strengthen our communication with local partners in the future so that the entire concert operation process proceeds smoothly. We will also review matters more carefully and thoroughly."
Earlier, a recruitment notice for staff for WOODZ's concert in Germany was posted online. The notice stated that volunteers would be assigned duties like crowd control, merchandise booth management, and assisting show runners, yet stated that the role would be 'unpaid,' with only meals provided and access to the concert included.
The posting drew criticism as the position was 'unpaid' despite requiring detailed qualifications, including proficiency in Korean/German/English, K-Pop concert experience preferred, and knowledge of lighting and sound systems.
The person who uploaded the notice later announced that applications had closed. Responding to criticism about the unpaid situations, they said, "The company is recruiting unpaid volunteers in exchange for allowing them to watch the concert. I posted this thinking it'd could be a good opportunity for fans of that artist. I would appreciated it if only those interested apply. Interpretation work is paid," which further fueled the controversy.
Meanwhile, WOODZ is scheduled to hold concerts in Berlin, Germany on June 7 and Frankfurt on June 12. Ticket prices are set at 245.9 EUR (~420,000 KRW) for VIP seats, 110.9 EUR (~190,000 KRW) for priority seats, and 90.9 EUR (~150,000 KRW) for general seats.
