Controversy Erupts After Government Claims IVE “Volunteered” To Perform At Disastrous Jamboree

Netizens reacted to the news that IVE would be performing at the 2023 World Scout Jamboree.

On August 10, news outlets reported that IVE would be joining the already star-studded lineup for a concert commemorating the 2023 World Scout Jamboree.

The news comes after government officials faced a massive backlash after a politician from the ruling party publicly called  for BTS to perform. The politician has since addressed the backlash as a misunderstanding.

Politician Addresses Massive Backlash For Allegedly Exploiting BTS

The Minister of Culture Sports and Tourism confirmed the news by announcing that IVE would be performing and claimed the group had volunteered.

IVE volunteered to perform, even canceling their other commitment to keep their promise.

We believe the 2023 World Scout Jamboree will be able to end on the charms of K-Pop thanks to IVE, who is at the top of the industry, joining the lineup.

— Park Bo Gyoon

Netizens erupted in anger at the news and scoffed at the minister’s remarks alleging IVE had volunteered.

• “This guy is a communist.”
• “F@cking bi#ches.”
• “These f@cking pigs are acting like fools in both North and South Korea.”
• “F@ck.”
• “I wonder how much pressure they received to perform…”
• “Sure, they volunteered.”
• “Volunteered, LOL.”
• “LOL.”
• “Volunteer?”
• “Volunteer, they say.”
• “Volunteer, LOL.”
• “I feel bad for labels and celebrities.”

Meanwhile, the 2023 World Scout Jamboree has been plagued by a shocking lack of preparation. The disastrous event has since sparked calls for investigation amid allegations of misuse of funds and corruption.

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