"The atmosphere was exuberant on September 6, when six young women in tight outfits took to the stage in Istanbul's sold-out open-air venue Kucukciftlik Park: A cheer went up from the crowd of 12,000 people who had joined in the dancing to the beat in the late summer heat. The musicians Mina, Esin, Zeynep Sude, Emine Hilal, Lidya und Sueda are the members of Turkish girl band Manifest, which was formed in February following a talent show."
"The public prosecutor's office is investigating them for "indecent and immoral acts" and "exhibitionism." Their stage show is said to have "violated and offended the feelings of shame, morality, and the moral values of society." In addition, it is claimed that they have a bad influence on children and young people. Targeting female artists Oktay Saral, chief adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, called the band members "immoral, shameless, demonic creatures" in a Turkish post on X."
"After the interrogation, the band issued a statement emphasizing that they took responsibility for their show, but that it had never been their intention to hurt anyone. For the time being, they had to give up their dream of representing Turkey on the world stage. On X, they wrote that their Turkey tour, for which tickets sold out weeks ago, has been canceled. "We thank our audience for their interest and love""
Six young women from Turkish girl band Manifest performed before 12,000 fans at Kucukciftlik Park in Istanbul, showcasing K-pop-inspired dance routines and youthful lyrics. The group formed in February after a talent show and released a debut album in July that fueled a successful tour. Public prosecutors opened investigations accusing the band of "indecent and immoral acts" and "exhibitionism," alleging their stage show violated social morality and harmed young people. Senior presidential adviser Oktay Saral publicly denounced the musicians and demanded legal action. The band said they accepted responsibility but had not intended to offend, and canceled their sold-out Turkey tour.
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