The management of K-pop boy band ENHYPEN has issued a warning against an unauthorized event that will be held in the Philippines on Jan. 7.
In a notice issued on Jan. 5 titled “Caution: ENHYPEN-Related Unauthorized Event in the Philippines,” Belift Lab said the “ENHAFESTIVAL: DAY 1” that will be held in the Philippines on Jan. 7 is without permission.
“We would like to thank all ENGENEs for your unwavering love towards ENHYPEN. We would like to inform you about the paid event using ENHYPEN’s IP without our company’s authorization. We advise you not to get adversely affected by the event,” it said.
Belift Lab listed the name of the event:
Event name: ENHAFESTIVAL: DAY 1
Date: Saturday, January 7, 2023
Location: MANILA
Official website: https://www.facebook.com/enhafestivalday1
According to the ENHAFESTIVAL: DAY 1 Facebook page, it is an “An ENHYPEN OT7 Photo Exhibition in MANILA” that will be held at Avida Towers Centera Clubhouse.
Tickets are priced at P400 with festival kit and P300 for entrance only.
“This event is an unauthorized paid event that sold tickets by using the content of BELIFT LAB without our authorization. If the event host pushes ahead with this event, we will take legal actions for infringement of intellectual property,” the agency warned.
It added, “We would like to take this opportunity to highlight that this is an unauthorized event being held without any discussions with our company. BELIFT LAB assumes no responsibility for any damage resulting from the event. We will continue to work to ensure that the rights of our artists are fully protected.”
The organizers of ENHAFESTIVAL have not released a statement as of this writing.