Shinee member Taemin apologises for earthquake remarks on live stream
SHINee member Taemin drew flak for his earthquake remarks, which fans found to be insensitive.
K-pop star Taemin has issued an apology for recent remarks he made regarding a predicted earthquake in Japan.
During a live stream on July 6, Taemin, accompanied by his Shinee bandmate Minho, spoke about
the prophesied July 2025 earthquake in Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki's The Future I Saw (1999).
The 31-year-old singer said: 'Would it look cool if the stage shook here, or would it shake like it's 3D when the dance was in full climax? What if it shook when fireworks were going off?'
Shinee had performed at music festival Show! Music Core In Japan on July 5.
Taemin's comments drew flak from fans for making light of the concerns felt by the Japanese.
Later on July 6, he posted an apology on his Instagram story in both Korean and Japanese.
He wrote: 'I apologise for talking recklessly about the earthquake. I'm reflecting on the fact that I didn't consider the situation of the local people or the risk of natural disasters.'
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He was 'very worried' about the probability of an earthquake and added: 'From now on, I will be a person who thinks and speaks more carefully. Thank you.'
Taemin and Minho will be in town for Waterbomb Singapore 2025 in August. Shinee last performed here at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in March 2024 as part of their sixth world tour.
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