On May 11, aespa, the emerging K-pop sensation, grabbed headlines with the announcement of postponing their highly anticipated concert slated for July 7, 2024, in Fukuoka, Japan.
The decision followed significant backlash from fans, particularly Chinese fans, citing the insensitivity of the chosen date.
July 7 holds profound significance in China as a day of mourning, commemorating historical events from the Sino-Japanese war.
The controversy ignited outrage, with CHINA NINGNING Bar, the largest fanbase dedicated to aespa’s Chinese member Ningning, spearheading the call for a change of date.
In response to mounting pressure, aespa’s management, SM Entertainment, opted to postpone the July 7 show while maintaining the scheduled performance on July 6.
“Thank you very much for always supporting aepsa.
We want to inform you about the 2024 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK: PARALLEL LINE – in JAPAN performance, scheduled for July 7th, 2024 at the Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A in Fukuoka.
Regarding the performance on Sunday, July 7th, we have received much feedback on domestic and foreign social media platforms, as well as various communication channels.
SM Entertainment, the aespa members, and our staff members have discussed holding the 2024 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : PARALLEL LINE – in JAPAN in the best possible way and decided not to hold the concert on Sunday, July 7th.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused for everyone looking forward to the performance.
Details such as whether or not an alternative performance will be held and how to refund tickets are currently being arranged, so we will inform you again as soon as a decision has been made.
Once again, we apologize for causing you such an inconvenience.
The performance on Saturday, July 6 will be held as scheduled. Thank you for your understanding.
We look forward to your continued support for aespa.”
