The English-language K-pop website Koreaboo reported that an unidentified source who worked on the show told SPOTV that the detention may be due to the cast and crew not obtaining the proper visas.
Citing another unidentified representative, SPOTV reported that the cast and crew were unsure about the exact reasons for their detention, and said it is “frustrating that the production team is not sharing details about the situation”.
Another unidentified official said that the “situation is embarrassing” and that they are all “working to return to Korea quickly”.
Due to this, cast members who had pre-arranged schedules in South Korea are scrambling to make last-minute adjustments to their plans.
Following the news of the situation in Bali, KBS Joy, the television channel expected to air the reality show, released a statement to South Korean media outlet Xportnews, although it did not comment on the investigation.
The statement, which was translated into English by Koreaboo, said: “We have confirmed the contents related to the programme but as for officially being broadcast, that is still under consideration. It is not confirmed.
“We have no connection with the production company that was filming in Bali.”
