The government of the Republic of Korea is reportedly concerned that the South Korean Wave has lost momentum in China.

Reports of a recent increase in the cancellation of pre-scheduled shows by performers from the ROK do warrant concern, because such shows account for a hefty part of the ROK's cultural exports to China.

Seoul tends to believe the Chinese government has introduced restrictions in retaliation for its decision to deploy the United States' Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-missile system, and is reportedly planning to tell Beijing that THAAD should not be allowed to negatively affect cultural exchanges.