Key Facts
Parc Jae Jung's agency Romantic Factory announced on June 20 that the singer's official fan club name would be changed due to an overlap with veteran singer Park Hyo Shin's fandom. The originally chosen name 'Namu' (Korean for 'tree') was linked to Parc Jae Jung's nickname 'Namu Prince', but it conflicted with a long-standing nickname used by Park Hyo Shin's fan club 'Soul Tree'.
Details of the Announcement
Romantic Factory released a statement via Parc Jae Jung's account to quickly address the issue. The agency explained that after announcing the fan club name, they learned that Park Hyo Shin's fans had been using 'Namu' for a considerable time. To avoid confusion, especially as this marks the launch of Parc Jae Jung's first official fan club, they decided to reconsider the name.
The statement read: 'Although the official fan club names themselves are different, we decided that if the same term of address is used, confusion could arise. We also thought that because this is the start of [Parc Jae Jung's] official fan club, we should be especially careful in handling this situation.'
Impact on Fans
The agency apologized to fans who were excited about the original name, acknowledging its meaningful connection to the artist. They also extended apologies to Park Hyo Shin and his fans for any confusion caused. Despite the name change, the first-generation fan club recruitment will proceed as scheduled on June 22.
What Readers Should Know
- Original Name: 'Namu' was chosen for its link to Parc Jae Jung's nickname 'Namu Prince'.
- Conflict: Park Hyo Shin's fan club 'Soul Tree' has used 'Namu' as a nickname for years.
- New Name: A replacement will be announced later; recruitment continues on June 22.
- Apologies: Romantic Factory expressed regret to both fanbases.
FAQ
Why did Parc Jae Jung change his fan club name?
The original name 'Namu' overlapped with a nickname used by Park Hyo Shin's fan club 'Soul Tree', causing confusion.
When will the new fan club name be announced?
Romantic Factory will announce a new name separately at a later time.
Will the fan club recruitment still happen on June 22?
Yes, the first-generation fan club recruitment will proceed as scheduled on June 22.