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Hype Malaysia
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
JK-PUSPAL Denies Rejecting Permit For 'Kpop Big 2 Super Concert' As Claimed By Organiser
Earlier this week, fans were left devastated by the cancellation of the highly anticipated K-pop Big 2 Super Concert, which was set to feature GOT7 member BamBam (뱀뱀) and members of I-DLE (아이들) (formerly (G)I-DLE). The organiser, Live Universe Ent, stated that the event, scheduled to take place at Stadium Merdeka, would no longer proceed due to issues with the permit approval process. However, fans were sceptical of this explanation, and it seems their doubts were well-founded. The Ministry of Communications and the Committee for Application for Foreign Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes (JK-PUSPAL) has since issued a statement clarifying that the cancellation was not due to the reason cited by the organiser. Here's the full story: On Thursday (5th June), Malaysia's Ministry of Communications released an official statement via JK-PUSPAL, denying claims that the K-pop Big 2 Super Concert at Stadium Merdeka was cancelled due to the organiser's failure to secure the necessary concert permit. In fact, the permit was actually approved on 28th April. So what was the reason for the cancellation? According to the statement, it was said that the organiser themself made the decision to call off the concert. 'The decision to cancel the concert was made by the organisers, taking into account various justifications and the interests of all parties involved. Organisers are required to make thorough preparations, including securing early approvals from relevant stakeholders, before organising a concert involving high-profile international artistes, as stipulated in the Puspal guidelines,' the statement reads. Following the latest developments, fans have criticised the organiser for a lack of transparency regarding the concert's cancellation. Many condemned the company for shifting the blame onto PUSPAL to deflect attention from its own shortcomings, while others argued that the organiser should have planned more effectively for a large-scale event. Some also suggested that the concert should have been held at a smaller venue, such as Zepp KL, before moving to a larger one if planning to host another event next year. At the time of writing, Live Universe Ent has yet to respond to the statements issued by the Ministry and PUSPAL. If their claims prove accurate, then deflecting responsibility rather than acknowledging fault may not have been the wisest decision. What do you think about this situation? Read the full statement below: Sources: Facebook, Twitter (1)(2) What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Hype Malaysia
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
'K-Pop Big 2 Super Concert' Featuring GOT7's BamBam & I-DLE Cancelled; Organiser Issues Statement
It's only the first week of June, and things are unfortunately not off to a good start. Back in April, it was announced that GOT7 member BamBam (뱀뱀) and members of I-DLE (아이들)(formerly (G)-IDLE) would be performing in Malaysia at a joint concert on 14th June. The idols were scheduled to take to the stage at the K-pop Big 2 Super Concert at Stadium Merdeka, and fans have been eagerly anticipating the event. Sadly, concert organiser Live Universe Ent announced yesterday (Monday, 2nd June) that the concert has been cancelled. Here's what happened: Live Universe Ent issued an official statement informing fans that the K-pop Big 2 Super Concert featuring BamBam and (G)I-DLE will no longer proceed, as the concert permit was not approved. The statement reads: 'Despite our best efforts and full compliance with all regulatory requirements, the concert permit application was unfortunately not approved, leading to the cancellation of the event. We sincerely apologise to all fans, artists, sponsors and partners for the disappointment, and thank you for your unwavering support.' The organiser also stated that all ticket holders will receive full refunds via Ticket2U, and details of the refund process will be sent by email. Shortly after the announcement was posted, fans were understandably upset by the news, with many beginning to speculate about the real reason behind the cancellation. Some questioned how the concert could have been announced and ticket sales launched in the first place if the organiser was still awaiting permit approval, describing the move as extremely risky. Others suspected that the event was cancelled due to poor ticket sales, as Stadium Merdeka was simply too large a venue for a two-act K-pop concert. Regardless of the reason, fans were looking forward to the show and had booked flights and accommodation, only for it to be cancelled. At the time of writing, neither BamBam, I-DLE, nor the agencies have commented on the cancellation. We hope that this doesn't affect future plans of performing in Malaysia, as we're not always considered during tour announcements. Sources: Facebook, Twitter What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
