The industry was filled with speculations.
With Nam Minjae's sudden rise to the spotlight with his heartbreaking scene in the drama The Only Way, the people were now wondering when Flex Entertainment would finally break their silence regarding the drama festival in January.
They thought that it was just right for the agency to capitalize on this publicity.
And Flex Entertainment didn't disappoint.
At exactly 4:00 PM on the same day, a professionally written press release was posted across all major entertainment news outlets and Flex Entertainment's official social media accounts.
[OFFICIAL STATEMENT: FLEX ENTERTAINMENT]
"First of all, we sincerely thank the fans, viewers, and industry professionals who have shown immense love and support for our new artist, Nam Minjae, following his performance in The Only Way. We are beyond grateful for the positive reception and recognition of his talent."