"Uncontrollably Fond" fan meet in Beijing, China have been abruptly postponed with no known reasons. Lead stars Kim Woo Bin, 27, and Bae Suzy, 21, was slated to meet thousands of fans on Aug. 6.
On Aug. 4, Thursday, the production company unexpectedly announced that the meet-and-greet event will not be push through as planned, according to Korean news outlet Sports Daily, as cited by The Kpop Herald.
"The fan meeting has been postponed due to an irresistible force," Kim's label Sidus HQ said in a statement obtained by All Kpop. "We have not received any sort of explanation nor any correspondences from the label in charge."
The eagerly anticipated meet-and-greet event was slated to take place at the Olympic Sports Center in Beijing, China. It is said that numerous Chinese fans reportedly requested to see the show's lead stars ever since the first episode of KBS 2TV's "Uncontrollably Fond" aired.
Rescheduled date for Kim and Suzy's "Uncontrollably Fond" fan meet have yet to be released. Although no particular reason was given for the sudden postponement, speculations are rife that the heightening political tension between South Korea and China may be the cause.
Recently, it was reported that China is planning to restrict the scope of K-pop artists' promotions and endorsements in the country for an indefinite period. The news comes after South Korea's decision to deploy a US-developed missile shield.
On Aug. 1, Monday. China's General Office of Broadcasting and Television have reportedly ordered all local broadcasters to abide by a new set of guidelines, which states that all Korean actors and Kpop idols are now prohibited from having activities in any Chinese TV shows. They are also not permitted to hold concerts or any meet-and-greet event with more than 10,000 fans.
According to reports, several Korean entertainment agencies were apparently constrained to scratch off their artists' scheduled events, activities in China. Further, it is said that TV scenes featuring the Hallyu stars are now being modified out.
Nonetheless, it is worth noting that the said wide ban will not affect programs that have yet to be screened for airing. More details about the matter will be revealed soon.
Check out Kim and Suzy in KBS 2TV's "Uncontrollably Fond" below: