Apology posted via Instagram
Deemed that “an apology without alternatives is irresponsible”
Production company announces rescheduled performance
Actor Park Jung-min. Photo by reporter Lee Seon-myeong 57km@kyunghyang.com
Actor Park Jung-min also bowed his head over the cancellation five minutes before the start of the performance.
On the 11th, Park stated on Sam Company’s official social networking service (SNS), Instagram, “I sincerely apologize to all the audience members who came to last night’s performance.”
He continued, “It seems the production decided to cancel based on the judgment that problems with some lighting fixtures would cause great inconvenience to viewing,” adding, “However, whatever the reason, we believe it was our fault, and nothing can soothe the shock the audience must have felt in that moment.”
Park said, “My apology is late,” and added, “Before offering an apology, I thought we should, even if not sufficiently, prepare as many alternatives as possible with the production and then speak.”
He also said, “I thought an apology without alternatives would instead be irresponsible,” and, “We know a re-performance cannot fill everyone’s sense of letdown, but nevertheless we hope it can offer at least a small measure of comfort.”
He went on, “It has been a long time since I have been on stage, so I am very nervous and afraid at every moment, but I feel the audience’s support gives me great strength, and even so, I am ashamed for having made you go through an unwanted experience,” adding, “If possible, I hope to see you on the day of the re-performance. I will work really hard.”
‘Life of Pi’, which had been scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. on the 10th, notified the audience of its cancellation at 7:25 p.m., five minutes before curtain, citing a technical defect.
In response, the production announced a make-up performance and apologized again. For those who booked tickets for the performance on the 10th, an additional show will be held at 7:30 p.m. on the 16th. The same seats as originally reserved, as well as the same guest and event, will be provided.
In addition, 10% of the ticket payment amount will be refunded due to the cancellation, and details related to the partial refund will be provided individually through the ticketing outlet.
Regarding this error, the organizer said, “For every performance, we conduct pre-checks and rehearsals for each part of the stage,” adding, “In the final check for the performance on the 10th, we identified a device error, and despite ongoing recovery work, a malfunction of unknown cause occurred.”
Hello. This is Park Jung-min.
First, I sincerely apologize to all the audience members who came to last night’s performance. It seems the production decided to cancel out of the judgment that problems with some lighting fixtures would cause great inconvenience to viewing. There also appear to have been safety reasons for the puppeteers who must move inside the puppet. However, I believe that, whatever the reason, it was our oversight, and nothing can soothe the shock you must have felt in that moment. When I think of the letdown of those who turned back from the theater doors that had not yet opened, I have nothing to say. I consider the precious time, energy, and goodwill you set aside to see this show a debt that cannot be repaid by anything.
My apology is late. Before apologizing, I thought we should, even if not sufficiently, put together as many alternatives as possible with the production and then speak. I also thought that an apology without alternatives would instead be irresponsible. I offered the production the idea of scheduling a special performance, and the production gladly accepted. However, it appears time was needed to check with the many people connected to the theater and performance, and with the audience members who came yesterday. We know a re-performance cannot fill everyone’s sense of letdown, but nevertheless we hope it can offer even a small measure of comfort.
Thanks to the many audience members who have come, the actors and staff are going on stage each day with gratitude. It has been a long time since I have been on stage, so I am very nervous and afraid at every moment, but I feel the audience’s support gives me great strength. Even so, I am ashamed for having made you go through an experience you did not want.
For the remaining performances, the actors and all staff will work even harder. If possible, I hope to see you on the day of the re-performance. I will really work hard. And on behalf of the team, I once again offer my sincere apology. I am sorry.
Sincerely, Park Jung-min
(I do not have a personal account, so I have briefly borrowed the company account to post this. I ask for your understanding.)
