Upcoming performances by controversial South Korean DJ 'monk' at Singapore club cancelled
SINGAPORE - Upcoming performances by a controversial South Korean DJ at a local club have been cancelled due to the performer's insistence on playing two soundtracks with religious elements, the club said.
When contacted, Club Rich Singapore owner Jackie He told The Straits Times on Friday (May 31) that the decision to call off the event was made by both the club and the DJ, known as NewJeansNim.
«We (were unable to) come to an agreement and change to soundtracks without the religious lyrics,» said Mr He.
The two contentious tracks contain elements of Buddhism, such as chants and the sounds of a gong.
The DJ, who infuses elements of Buddhism into his performances, was scheduled to perform at Club Rich Singapore in Middle Road on June 19 and 20.
Mr He said that patrons who have already paid will be fully refunded. The club is hoping to find a replacement for the DJ, he added.
News of the planned performances first drew criticism from the Singapore Buddhist Federation, who called for the authorities to reject any permits for the show.