BTS show not being planned for Yoon's inauguration ceremony: transition committee
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- A performance by K-pop sensation BTS is not being planned for President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's inauguration ceremony next month, the presidential transition committee said Wednesday, denying an earlier remark by an ex-lawmaker involved in the ceremony preparation.
"We have made no proposal or contact with BTS' agency in relation to the inaugural ceremony," the public relations office of the transition committee said in a message to the media.
It added the remarks from the inauguration preparation committee reported by the media "are not the official position of the transition committee."
In a follow-up message, the office further added the inaugural ceremony committee did "review presenting a BTS invitation show during discussions" but said the matter was not confirmed.
The office said details of the inauguration ceremony remained under discussion and the committee plans to announce it as soon as they are confirmed.
Park Joo-sun, chief of Yoon's inaugural ceremony committee, told KBS radio Tuesday the committee is "discussing the possibility" when asked whether BTS was preparing to perform at the inaugural ceremony on May 10.
Last Saturday, officials of Yoon's transition team visited Hybe, the agency of BTS.
Park's comment sparked protest from some BTS fans who called for the committee "not to use BTS for political purposes."

Bang Si-hyuk (R), founder and chairman of Hybe, the management agency of K-pop group BTS, speaks during a meeting with officials from President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's transition team, including chairperson Ahn Cheol-soo (L), at the company's office in Seoul on April 2, 2022. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)
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