Singapore nightclub cancels South Korean DJ 'monk' performance

Wearing a traditional Buddhist robe, South Korean comedian Youn Sung-ho, known as DJ NewJeansNim, get people pumped up for an electronic dance music party with the teachings of Buddha in Seoul, South Korea on May 12, 2024. SINGAPORE: A local nightclub which had planned to host the performance of a controversial South Korean DJ has cancelled the act.

The entertainer, who is not affiliated with the popular K-pop group NewJeans, is known for performing in a monk's robe and incorporating Buddhist mantras into his set.The club owner said then that it would make sure religious elements - the monk's robe, use of a monk's instrument and music related to Buddhist mantras - would not be part of the show.

"Given the nature of the planned performance, the act may be in violation of this condition,” the police said earlier. This includes ensuring that the performance will not involve any elements associated with religion, be it in the attire, hand gestures, artefacts, songs and lyrics, said SPF.

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