Super Junior’s Leeteuk recently addressed the concerns about reusing outfits for SM group concerts, offering a thoughtful explanation to fans during a live broadcast.

On January 12, after wrapping up the 'SMTOWN LIVE 2025 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE] in SEOUL' performance at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome, Leeteuk took to his YouTube channel, 'Teuk's Live', to clear the air about the outfits worn during the event.

During the stream, Leeteuk shared that the outfits worn at the concert were indeed reused, and explained the reasoning behind it.

“The stylists know that this concert didn’t have a huge production budget. When outfits are made, the cost comes from the activity budget, and there aren’t many SM concerts,” he revealed.

He continued, “The outfits I wore before were worn again. Please don’t criticize that. It costs hundreds of thousands of won to produce an outfit. Some of the costs are sponsored, but producing the outfits is still expensive. They’re made with exact measurements and are custom-designed for each member.”

Leeteuk emphasized that he was explaining all of this to avoid misunderstandings, as fans might not know the full situation.

"The stylists worked hard, but fans don’t see what’s going on behind the scenes. They might question if we’re really working, but the stylists can’t speak about it, so I’m here to explain so you all understand,” he said.

The Super Junior leader further explained the financial side, saying, “When outfits are made, the costs either go into the concert production or come from our activity budget. It’s too wasteful to only wear an outfit once after spending so much money on it, so that’s why we wear them again for other events”.

Leeteuk also reassured fans who were concerned about the reused outfits, stating, “We don’t wear the same outfit every day. The members’ makeup is always different, so it feels like a fresh look each time. Please understand that this was the situation with these outfits”.

Fans and netizens quickly responded, saying things like, “I understand now,” “It makes sense not to make outfits just for one event concert that’s not part of a tour,” and “Creating clothes just to wear once is damaging to the environment.” It looks like Leeteuk’s explanation helped clear up the confusion, and fans are showing more understanding.

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With the Kim Soo Hyun controversy still making headlines, Disney+’s upcoming series Knockoff, originally planned for next month, is now facing uncertainty.

Fans and industry insiders are frustrated as Disney+ has remained silent for over two weeks, making no official statement or decision.

Knockoff began production in July last year as the follow-up to Hyper Knife and wrapped up filming earlier this year. The series was planned as a two-season project, with Season 1 originally set to premiere in April.

However, due to the ongoing scandal surrounding Kim Soo Hyun, its release now seems impossible. The drama tells the story of a man whose life changes drastically after the IMF crisis, turning from an ordinary office worker into a powerful figure in the global counterfeit market.

What’s frustrating many is Disney+’s lack of response. Despite more than ten days passing since the controversy began, the platform has yet to make any announcement regarding the drama’s fate, leaving sponsors and actors' agencies in limbo.

People are now comparing Disney+’s inaction to Netflix’s swift handling of Yoo Ah-in’s drug scandal. The Match, starring Lee Byung-hun and Yoo Ah-in, was set for a Netflix release last year after finishing filming in 2021. But when Yoo Ah-in became embroiled in a legal investigation, Netflix quickly postponed its release indefinitely.

Netflix took immediate action, pressuring the film’s distributor, Acemaker Movieworks, to the point of almost canceling the contract before transferring distribution rights to By4M Studio. The film is now set for a theatrical release on the 26th.

Netflix also made proactive moves in other projects. In the 12-episode drama Goodbye Earth, Yoo Ah-in’s role was significantly reduced, though the series still failed to impress audiences. For Hellbound Season 2, Netflix swiftly replaced Yoo Ah-in with Kim Sung-cheol despite his praised performance in Season 1.

With Netflix taking such decisive actions, Disney+’s continued silence is only adding to the frustration. Many are now wondering—will Disney+ finally address the issue, or will Knockoff be stuck in limbo forever?

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