KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 15 -- Tensions between China and Japan are reportedly affecting K-pop activities in China, with several events involving groups that include Japanese members cancelled or altered in recent weeks.

According to The Korea Herald, one such case involved Le Sserafim's meet-and-greet event in Shanghai for its single "Spaghetti", which was cancelled after organisers cited an "uncontrollable factor" without further explanation.

The five-member girl group includes two Japanese members, Sakura and Kazuha, and the decision has fuelled industry speculation about the impact of strained China-Japan relations.

Other disruptions include a December 6 fan meeting in Hangzhou by boy group Close Your Eyes, which went ahead without its J...