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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The upcoming SBS drama Love Scout, starring Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk, is already making headlines—but for all the wrong reasons.

Recent revelations about the show’s co-director, Ham Joon Ho, have sparked controversy. It was revealed that Ham Joon Ho had faced legal issues in 2020 for assault and defamation while intoxicated.

This incident led to disciplinary action within SBS and has raised questions about his involvement in the new project.

On January 13, the production team of Love Scout released an official apology, saying, "We deeply regret causing concern with unpleasant news related to PD Ham Joon Ho."

They confirmed the allegations, stating, "It is true that PD Ham Joon Ho was accused of assault and defamation while intoxicated in early 2020. However, he sincerely apologized to all victims, and the matter was resolved through forgiveness and mutual agreement."

They added, "He also received legal punishment for the incident. Additionally, reports about his prior criminal record from five years ago are unrelated to this case, as they involve a misdemeanor."

The team explained that Ham Joon Ho was suspended from his duties following the incident and spent three years reflecting on his actions before returning to directing. They added, "We kindly ask for viewers’ understanding."

The controversy began after online posts brought up the 2020 incident, sharing a news article from that time. The article described an SBS drama department employee, referred to as “A,” causing a disturbance in Hannam-dong, Seoul, while intoxicated. Police booked “A,” and due to their prior criminal record, an arrest warrant was requested but later denied.

It was later confirmed that “A” was PD Ham Joon Ho. After serving his suspension, he made his directorial comeback with the SBS drama Payback before taking on Love Scout.

Despite the production team's apology, the controversy has cast a shadow over the highly anticipated drama, leaving viewers wondering how it will impact the show’s reception.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds!

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