Amidst escalating tensions, fans of K-pop sensation ONF have raised their voices in demand for clarity from WM Entertainment in light of the 'Overseas Tour' controversy.

Concerns surfaced when fans exposed WM Entertainment and touring agency J&B Entertainment for compromising members' information, divulging album spoilers, and engaging in fan-related scams, leading to a wave of discontent within the fan community.

[#Lights_onair] 잠시 후 5시 40분, 'KBS1 열린음악회'에 온앤오프가 출연합니다🥰 온앤오프의 멋진 무대를 보면서 일요일을 행복하게 보내요🫶🏻#온앤오프 #ONF pic.twitter.com/vkV0ICRGzI

— 온앤오프 (ONF) Official (@wm_on7off) June 30, 2024

On July 4, an anonymous user shared screenshots from a chat room, shedding light on the questionable practices of J&B Entertainment. Subsequently, more fans came forward with evidence, urging a closer examination of the situation.

현재 공공연하게 논란이 되고 있는 투어 대행사 J&B의 “소수 인원에게만 혜택이 주어지는 운영 방식”을 포함한 여러 비정상적인 진행 내용, 그리고 이 모든걸 다 알고도 침묵하는 소속사 WM엔터테인먼트에 관한 내용을 공론화합니다. #온앤오프 #ONF #WM엔터테인먼트 #JNB #제이앤비엔터테인먼트

— . (@neugaebi136) July 4, 2024

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While J&B Entertainment's CEO issued an apologetic statement addressing the controversy, fans expressed dissatisfaction with WM Entertainment's brief response in Korean, calling for greater transparency and accountability from the agency.

The ONF's Fan Fuse Union stepped in, releasing a comprehensive statement outlining their concerns and demanding concrete actions from WM Entertainment.

안녕하세요. WM엔터테인먼트입니다. pic.twitter.com/5IW5yXenzV

— WMentertainment (@WM_ent) July 5, 2024

"Hello, this is WM Entertainment. We want to inform you about ONF and the overseas tour agency J&B Entertainment. First, we apologize to the fans and artists for causing concern.

We have repeatedly voiced our opposition and demanded improvements in their arbitrary operating decisions and unfriendly responses to fans, which have not been shared or discussed with us.

Although J&B has apologized to the artists and fans, we have decided to terminate the contract with them and cancel the tour in Taiwan and Hong Kong. We sincerely apologize to the fans who have been waiting for the tour.

Regarding the North American tours in August, considering the fans who have prepared in advance to attend, we will notify you soon after taking a closer look at the situation.
We feel heavily responsible and promise to make sure the same thing won't happen again in the future.

Also, we would like to apologize once again for causing disappointment to fans who have showed continuous their love and support for the artists."

They advocated for the exclusion of specific chat members from fan club activities and rallied fans to join the cause using the hashtag #WM_JnB_DontHide in multiple languages.

You know what, even fans can create pages long statement article in 4 different languages and you guys can't even post a mere few sentences statement AT LEAST in english? @WM_ent#더블유엠_제이앤비_숨지마라 pic.twitter.com/7agHKazgqJ

— rex • BEAUTIFUL SHADOW ONF (@mynameis_rexv) July 10, 2024

 

find a new agency and do a REAL tour.
you owe it to the artist and their fans.#더블유엠_제이앤비_숨지마라 pic.twitter.com/SfvI2o2MCk

— 나오미 🪐 (@hyojinstar) July 10, 2024

As an overseas fan, my trust in JNB Entertainment has completely eroded.#더블유엠_제이앤비_숨지마라
The company has openly said this will be their first time in the USA. How will WM protect their artists if something goes wrong? pic.twitter.com/rdT64gAMLm

— val @ the ONF goop pit (@valsface) July 10, 2024

 

Please listen to the fans and give us a proper statement and apology regarding the recent events. Being silent won’t make the anger die down. #더블유엠_제이앤비_숨지마라 pic.twitter.com/1wwPxApQFn

— gabi 🖤 (@malteseboii) July 10, 2024

#더블유엠_제이앤비_숨지마라
Please ensure the safety of your artists.
Please respect the fans.
Please don't take the artists and fans for granted. pic.twitter.com/F3a28pUNZR

— graxa ☕ (@oneulmwohallae) July 10, 2024

 

Good morning again WM Entertainment.
If you care at all about your artists, their fans, or their tour, please release a statement and take action quickly.
Otherwise, why are you an entertainment company?#더블유엠_제이앤비_숨지마라 pic.twitter.com/3Ar6hjMFlO

— swirly 💡 (@1116dbs) July 10, 2024

Despite mounting pressure and public outcry, WM Entertainment has yet to provide a detailed explanation or address fan concerns, leaving supporters eager for a more substantial response to the unfolding controversy.

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Written by Cassidy Jones.