Overview
- MakeStar canceled the Dec. 14 Shanghai fan signing and photo event, citing force majeure after discussions with relevant authorities.
- The organizer said all orders will be automatically refunded, with the announcement coming roughly 48 hours before the scheduled event.
- Local reports point to a recent wave of cancellations in China affecting Japanese artists and multinational groups with Japanese members, including JO1 and singer Maki Ohguro.
- Some outlets reported that officials proposed excluding Japanese members Sakura and Kazuha from the event, a claim not confirmed by the parties involved.
- Le Sserafim has not issued an additional statement, and fans criticized the late notice and travel costs in comments responding to the organizer.