However, SM countered, saying, We never went to the sixth floor.

We only exchanged greetings with Hearts2Hearts in the ‘Music Bank ‘waiting room.

Korean daily newspaper Munhwa Ilboreached out to Han Kyung Chun for comment.

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He firmly denied the claims, stating,Its completely untrue.

In the morning, I was at a hospital for post-surgical stitch removal.

you could verify this in next weeks broadcast.

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While I know the name Lee Sung Soo, I have never met him in person.

Ultimately, broadcasters have the right to decide who appears on their programs.

However, the speculation that SMs influence played a role has sparked heated debate.

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Although SM has denied involvement, the companys past actions have made industry observers skeptical.

At the time, JYJ stated, We fought against unfair practices for seven years.

We hope this law prevents future injustices in the entertainment industry.

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This ruling effectively acknowledged SMs obstruction.

Given his popularity and strong fanbase, many find this decision hard to understand.

Meanwhile, SMs new girl group Hearts2Hearts is scheduled to perform on these very broadcasts.

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However, the fact that multiple broadcasters are taking the same stance simultaneously raises eyebrows and deepens suspicions.

However, as of March 7, the company has yet to provide any further comment.

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