Outcry Over Seventeen's Japan Concert Clash with Debut Anniversary Sparks Calls for Boycott
The announcement of Seventeen's upcoming performance at Japan's Nissan Stadium has generated an unforeseen backlash from Korean fans.
The boy group from Pledis Entertainment has officially announced their encore tour, titled 'Follow Again,' scheduled to take place in both Korea and Japan. The group is set to perform at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium on March 30 and 31, Nagai Stadium in Osaka on May 18 and 19, and Nissan Stadium in Kanagawa on May 25 and 26.
The group's schedule boasts several noteworthy milestones. They are set to make history as the first K-pop ensemble to host a solo concert at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium. Additionally, they will become the second K-pop group, after TVXQ, and the first from the 3rd generation to grace the stage at Nissan Stadium, the largest venue in Japan accommodating around 70,000 spectators.
Nevertheless, certain Korean fans within Seventeen's fandom, Carats, have expressed their dissatisfaction. This stems from one of the Nissan Stadium performances coinciding with May 26, which marks Seventeen's debut anniversary. The decision to perform in Japan on their debut date, despite the group's initial debut in Korea, has prompted these fans to criticize Pledis Entertainment for allegedly neglecting Korean fans and the group's Korean roots.
They highlighted the disparity in the number of encore tour concerts between Japan and Korea, noting that Japanese venues will have four performances compared to the two scheduled at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium. Some fans are advocating for a boycott of the encore concerts, urging the cancellation or rescheduling of the Nissan Stadium show and seeking an apology from Pledis Entertainment.
Despite the challenging nature of securing bookings at Nissan Stadium, some Korean fans consider Seventeen's potential achievement of breaking this milestone on their debut anniversary as highly significant and worthy of celebration. Even well-established Japanese acts like B'z, SMAP, and X Japan have expressed excitement and congratulatory sentiments towards Seventeen's Nissan Stadium show announcements. It's noteworthy that Nissan Stadium is a versatile venue, serving not only as a concert space but also hosting soccer, track and field, and rugby matches.
Supporters are also justifying Seventeen's choice to host a greater number of concerts in Japan rather than Korea. They argue that simply comparing the number of performances is not a straightforward task, as Japan boasts more extensive concert venues and a more prominent live show attendance culture.
Simultaneously, upon revealing Seventeen's Nissan Stadium tour dates, Pledis Entertainment issued a statement, expressing, "As this encore tour unfolds, which was prepared with gratitude for the Carats who love Seventeen, you can expect the best stages. The entire stadium will be adorned with Seventeen's official colors, Rose Quartz and Serenity."
(With AI Inputs)
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The boy group from Pledis Entertainment has officially announced their encore tour, titled 'Follow Again,' scheduled to take place in both Korea and Japan. The group is set to perform at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium on March 30 and 31, Nagai Stadium in Osaka on May 18 and 19, and Nissan Stadium in Kanagawa on May 25 and 26.
The group's schedule boasts several noteworthy milestones. They are set to make history as the first K-pop ensemble to host a solo concert at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium. Additionally, they will become the second K-pop group, after TVXQ, and the first from the 3rd generation to grace the stage at Nissan Stadium, the largest venue in Japan accommodating around 70,000 spectators.
Nevertheless, certain Korean fans within Seventeen's fandom, Carats, have expressed their dissatisfaction. This stems from one of the Nissan Stadium performances coinciding with May 26, which marks Seventeen's debut anniversary. The decision to perform in Japan on their debut date, despite the group's initial debut in Korea, has prompted these fans to criticize Pledis Entertainment for allegedly neglecting Korean fans and the group's Korean roots.
They highlighted the disparity in the number of encore tour concerts between Japan and Korea, noting that Japanese venues will have four performances compared to the two scheduled at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium. Some fans are advocating for a boycott of the encore concerts, urging the cancellation or rescheduling of the Nissan Stadium show and seeking an apology from Pledis Entertainment.
Despite the challenging nature of securing bookings at Nissan Stadium, some Korean fans consider Seventeen's potential achievement of breaking this milestone on their debut anniversary as highly significant and worthy of celebration. Even well-established Japanese acts like B'z, SMAP, and X Japan have expressed excitement and congratulatory sentiments towards Seventeen's Nissan Stadium show announcements. It's noteworthy that Nissan Stadium is a versatile venue, serving not only as a concert space but also hosting soccer, track and field, and rugby matches.
Supporters are also justifying Seventeen's choice to host a greater number of concerts in Japan rather than Korea. They argue that simply comparing the number of performances is not a straightforward task, as Japan boasts more extensive concert venues and a more prominent live show attendance culture.
Simultaneously, upon revealing Seventeen's Nissan Stadium tour dates, Pledis Entertainment issued a statement, expressing, "As this encore tour unfolds, which was prepared with gratitude for the Carats who love Seventeen, you can expect the best stages. The entire stadium will be adorned with Seventeen's official colors, Rose Quartz and Serenity."
(With AI Inputs)
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