GOT7’s BamBam says he’ll “by no means go to award exhibits once more”
GOT7 singer BamBam has spoken out in regards to the technical difficulties he confronted throughout his efficiency on the 2024 Seoul Music Awards, saying he’ll “by no means go to award exhibits once more”.
This yr’s Seoul Music Awards had been held yesterday (January 2) at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium, throughout which prizes had been offered to winners and particular performances had been staged. The ceremony was additionally streamed stay for international audiences to look at.
As a part of the performing line-up, GOT7 member BamBam took to the stage for a particular mash-up of his solo singles ‘Pandora’, ‘Bitter & Candy’ and ‘Ribbon’. Nonetheless, throughout his efficiency, the backtrack and microphone audio had been utterly lower off for prolonged durations of time, sporadically coming again and slicing out all through.
Clips of the Thai Ok-pop idol signalling to employees backstage about issues concerning his microphone and audio quickly unfold on social media after the efficiency. Comparable technical difficulties additionally occurred throughout GOT7 bandmate Youngjae‘s personal solo efficiency on the identical awards.
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— 𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 (@cyjprint) January 2, 2024
Shortly after the conclusion of the awards ceremony, BamBam took to his private X (previously Twitter) account to air his grievances in regards to the technical points he confronted. “The WORST sound system in my life,” he wrote.
the WORST sound system in my life
— BamBam (@BamBam1A) January 2, 2024
After additional discourse ensued the night time of the ceremony throughout the social media platform, the musician additionally responded to a number of tweets commenting on the alleged mismanagement of the ceremony, which reportedly additionally prolonged to points with the soundcheck.
“They only need to generate income from us,” BamBam claimed in a later publish this morning (January 3). “I’ll by no means go to award exhibits once more.”
they’re simply need to generate income from us
i will by no means go to award exhibits once more
— BamBam (@BamBam1A) January 3, 2024
The thirty third Seoul Music Awards marked the primary time the ceremony was held exterior of South Korea since its inception, and noticed NCT Dream win the Daesang (grand prize) for the second yr in a row.
In the meantime, SEVENTEEN and NewJeans went residence with the Finest Album and Finest Music Awards respectively for April mini-album ‘FML’ and January single ‘OMG’ respectively.
Different award winners for the night time embrace the likes of aespa, BLACKPINK, RIIZE, BTS, ZEROBASEONE and extra throughout numerous classes. View the total checklist of winners right here.