Fans Show Concern After Two Fourth-Generation Groups’ Scheduled Performances Are Linked To A Homophobic Cult

Recently, fans were shocked to learn that OnlyOneOf and Cherry Bullet‘s announced festival appearance is linked to a cult.

OnlyOneOf | 8D Entertainment

Cherry Bullet | FNC Entertainment

On September 26, it was announced that OnlyOneOf would be performing at the 2023 Korean Dream Festa For Korea United, something that initially thrilled fans. Also included on the event’s flyer was the FNC Entertainment girl group Cherry Bullet.

[#Notice/]

2023 코리안드림 통일실천페스타 티켓 배부 안내

2023. 10. 03. (화) 11:10AM 예정
서울 여의도 공원 (문화의마당)
공식 3기 lyOn 온라인 카드 or 온리원오브 공식 팬카페 lyOn 등급 확인 후 티켓 배부

시간 및 장소는 변동될 수 있으며, 당일 트위터를 통해 관련 공지…

— OnlyOneOf official (@OnlyOneOf_twt) September 26, 2023

As the performance is in a few days, the notice seemed a little late, but there is a reason for this — the two groups were not included initially in the lineup. The original poster shows that B1A4 and H1-KEY were originally listed as performers.

B1A4’s company, WM Entertainment, later shared they were not attending and had no links to the organizations involved, which led fans to research the event.

안녕하세요
WM엔터테인먼트입니다.

아티스트 B1A4 스케줄 관련하여
오는 10월 3일 예정된 행사는 없음을 알려드립니다.

팬 분들이 우려하시는 해당 행사와는 관련이 없으며,
당사와 당사 아티스트는 어떤 특정 단체와도 무관함을 다시 한번 알려드립니다.

감사합니다.

— B1A4 (@_B1A4OFFICIAL) September 16, 2023

“Hello, this is WM Entertainment.

We would like to inform you that our artist, B1A4, does not have any events scheduled on October 3, 2023. We are aware of the fan concerns regarding a certain event. However, we hereby confirm that we are not associated with it. Also, please be assured that the company and its artists are not associated with any specific organizations.

Thank you.”

— WM Entertainment

In the original poster, one of the organizations involved in the event is the Global Peace Foundation, founded by the son of Moon Sun Myung, the founder of the Unification Church.

The Unification Church’s members, also known as Moonies, believe that the founder was the Messiah and have been linked to problematic mass weddings and the assassination of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Moon Su Myung | Ahn Young-Joon/AP

The Moon Sun Myung was also known for his strong stance against homosexuality, saying that gays would be “eliminated” in a purge. OnlyOneOf, in addition to starring in an upcoming BL series, have had queer storylines in their past releases, making fans worry for their safety.

in case you wanted to see the founder of the unification church’s view on queer people pic.twitter.com/aW2VPbKwNp

— jas ♡ (@yeobbunny) September 27, 2023

Fans of the groups have begun trying to spread awareness, with LyOns attempting to reach out to 8D Entertainment regarding OnlyOneOf’s participation. Many also criticized the company for negligence in booking the group to perform at this event.

lmao turns out this event is hosted by a c*lt, please save the ooo and cherry bullet from this schedule https://t.co/xmiY8CeBIM

— tofu (@tofustans_) September 27, 2023

lyOns!!!! this is the template to 8d ent about ooo's participation in the korean dream festival which is hosted by a homophobic cult ! below are the korean and english templates! https://t.co/WxJiKU6we7

— mirae⪩︎⪨러브 (@daisyeob) September 27, 2023

my stance on the ‘did they know’ argument is that either way it’s negligent on 8d’s part. either they didn’t know which is ridiculous bc it takes literally 5mins to research or they DID know and booked it anyway which means they just straight up don’t care. both scenarios are bad

— jas ♡ (@yeobbunny) September 27, 2023

The group gained infamy in the US a few years ago for including rifles in their service just weeks after a mass shooting.

Korean Church In US Becomes Famous After Showing Up For Service With AR-15 Rifles

source https://www.koreaboo.com/news/onlyoneof-cherry-bullet-unificiation-church-cult-performance-moonies/