On August 12, artist Kristel Fulgar revealed, through her vlog, why her hosting gig for South Korean star Seo In-guk’s fan meet got canceled.
According to Fulgar, the Korean technical director for Seo In-guk’s fan meet found her energy as a host ‘lacking’ during the rehearsals, which led to her replacement for the event.
Fulgar also commented that the technical director didn’t give her a second chance to prove herself.
“Eventually, sinabihan ako ng (Korean technical) director na hindi na raw ako ang magho-host. Kung nakulangan sila sa energy do’n sa rehearsal, sabi ko po I would do my best.
“Nag-eexpect ako na ipapaakyat ulit ako sa stage para mapakita ko ‘yung 100 percent (energy) na sinasabi ko, pero hindi daw. Sinasabi nila na gusto nila ng magiging magandang event. Hindi man lang ako binigyan ng second chance para mapatunayan ko ‘yung sarili ko.”
Her revelation sparked mixed reactions from netizens.
Some netizens sympathized and sided with Fulgar, citing the fan meet organizers should’ve given a second chance to the artist.
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imo, sana during rehearsals palang sinabihan na sya kung anong energy or atake ba bet nila ganun. kaloka yung last minute chika na di na sya ang host. 😵💫buti nalang may interaction pa rin sila ni SIG. 🤍 https://t.co/xRuatxnNNi
— JAMES 🌙🌟 (@jmsdvr_) August 15, 2023
Oh shoots!!! Not good. This Korean direcotr & the rest of the organizers didnt know that khit ndi energetic c Kristel, the audience and SIG would definitely had a lot of fun & kilig since only a fan can connect to fan himself. Ganun ksi yun!!! https://t.co/VIIa02Mr4s
— Mia Ramos୧⍤⃝🌽🌱🍂🕯️Pikmin (@MaineRamos24) August 15, 2023
The Korean director did not communicate their expectations to Kristel during rehearsals, and instead replaced her with someone else who did not need to rehearse and needed a translator, one hour before the show started. Not suspicious at all? https://t.co/gJ6Qw7jeda
— CONY | KIM WOOJIN PHILIPPINES (@_cony87) August 15, 2023
Others sided with the organizers, noting that Fulgar should’ve given her 100 percent energy during the rehearsals.
I saw her vlog and it was truly underwhelming. I've worked with her before and I know that she's super talented. However, she slacked and I felt that she was complacent at the time that she was rehearsing.
I hope and pray that she gets another chance. https://t.co/OWb5FugRgD
— Jerome Vargas (@TheJeromeVargas) August 16, 2023
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No hate to Kristel (mahal ko siya, worked with her several times), but ito yung sinasabi namin na rehearsal pa lang, treat it like it's the actual performance. Givesung mo na. Especially since iba ang work ethics ng mga Koreano… https://t.co/jqhBnxMCzk
— Miss France Sajorda (@PrincessFrance) August 15, 2023
Idk how it is in PH showbiz, but in K-Ent industry, rehearsals are basically just the same as the actual performance. If you don’t do well in rehearsal, it’s gonna be a problem. Ang OA nung iba ha; Kr/is/tel’s fangirl “rights” isn’t heavier than our chance to have a good show. 😶 https://t.co/gb9nrvAPNa
— Victoria 🎀 (@BlackDragonYong) August 15, 2023
Despite what happened, Fulgar still promoted the fan meeting with her social media and excitedly met with Seo In-guk as a fan herself backstage.
The host, Karen Bordador, replaced Fulgar on the hosting gig, and she disclosed how strict the organizers were during the fan meet event.