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Detained K-pop girl band returns to Korea

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  • Published Dec 11, 2015 3:38 pm KST
  • Updated Dec 11, 2015 3:38 pm KST

Oh My Girl

Girl band Oh My Girl returned to Korea Friday morning after they were refused entry to the United States because of customs issues with their costumes and props, media reports said.

The eight-member band left for Los Angeles on Wednesday to shoot photos for their coming album. They also planned to participate in “Unforgettable 2015,” an international gathering for celebrities and music producers in Asia, to promote the album.

Customs officers at Los Angeles International Airport held the band for 15 hours after they cleared immigration.

WM Entertainment, which manages the band, then decided to send the girls back to Korea.

A company insider was quoted in reports as saying the company and a U.S. lawyer are investigating the incident.