What really happened at Mnet Km Music Festival?

Two days after the 2007 Mnet KM Music Festival, the truths behind the glamour are surfacing, angering not only the singers but also the fans. So what really happened at MKMF?

M (Lee Minwoo) left one hour before to show time

M abruptly went home one hour before show time because he believed that the results of MKMF were rigged. M’s rep asked Mnet to explain why TSZX the Grace were the winners of the Best Dance Music Award when M received greater number of online votes.

Mnet explained that internet polls count only 20% in determining the final winners - other criteria used were professional judges (20%), research (30%), record sales (10%) and digital charts (10%). Therefore, even if M received the most amount of online votes, he could have lost on other aspects.

However, M did not buy Mnet’s explanation and left the stadium angry and bitter.

Shin Hye Sung refused to attend MKMF

Ballad prince Shin Hye Sung’s absence wasn’t as dramatic as M’s, but he released an official statement today stating that he also cannot accept the results of the MKMF.

JYP, M & Fly to the Sky’s special performance cancelled

JYP planned a huge comeback stage with hoobaes, M and Fly to the Sky, but that evaporated when M decided to go home. M was suppose to sing JYP’s hit song “She was Pretty” and Fly to the Sky “Don’t leave me.”

Anyband special performance abandoned

Anyband was suppose to perform, but due to DBSK’s busy schedule and weather conditions, it got cancelled. This really pissed off Jumping BoAs and Cassiopeias who paraded to the stadium to see their idols.

In addition to these cancellations, many are upset about the awards. Based on the record sales, SG Wanna be deserved the Album of the Year award, not Epik High. There were 34 awards but not all of them were announced, in fact some were merged into one making everyone question the validity of the awards.

Source: popseoul.com, asianfanatics.net