당시 모란봉 악단은 '핵·미사일' 등을 주제로 공연을 할 예정이었지만 공연 직전 중국측과 불협화음을 일으킨 것으로 알려졌다.
At the time, Moranbong Band was scheduled to perform under the theme of Nuclear and Missile, but it was reported that it caused discord with the Chinese side just before the performance.