– A follow up to this post:
– LDH has finally issued an apology after their initial statement was hot garbage:
Thank you for your continued support of THE RAMPAGE.
We have received your comments and suggestions regarding some of the lyrics and choreography of THE RAMPAGE’s song “SOLDIER LOVE,” and we sincerely apologize for any discomfort or concern this may have caused you.
We take your comments and suggestions seriously and have decided to change some of the lyrics and choreography.
We apologize for the delay in the release of the BEST ALBUM “”16SOUL” & “16PRAY”” as it will take time to complete the revised version.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to those who have been waiting for the release of the album, as well as to those who are concerned about it.
We take your comments and suggestions seriously and will continue to make every effort to create a product that will please everyone.
We apologize again for the concern and inconvenience we have caused to many people.
avex music creative inc.
LDH JAPAN Inc.
– Their comeback album has been delayed as they need to change the lyrics to the song and choreography:
THE RAMPAGE BEST ALBUM『”16SOUL” & “16PRAY”』発売延期のお詫び | エイベックス・ポータル: 平素はTHE RAMPAGEを応援していただき、誠にありがとうございます。この度、THE RAMPAGEの楽曲「SOLDIER… https://t.co/515noY4EPs pic.twitter.com/Vor4GAtD8R
— avex news エイベックスニュース (@avexnews) December 25, 2023
– This comes after China’s largest music platform removed the song and Korean, Chinese (and Japanese) fans cause an outrage.
Sorry the source is in Japanese. English media isn’t covering this obviously.