The concert became unfeasible due to unilateral notification from the Chinese organizing side.
The association is reviewing meticulous follow-up measures for the future.
[TV Daily, reporter Lee Gi-eun] The Korea Entertainment Producers Association (Han Je Hyup) has addressed the postponement of 'Dream Concert 2026 in Hong Kong'. On January 31, Han Je Hyup officially communicated the circumstances surrounding the concert's postponement, emphasizing their efforts to hold the event until the last moment. However, they received an unilaterally imposed postponement notice from the Chinese organizing body, Changsha Liugu Cultural Heritage Company, which rendered the scheduled concert unfeasible. The event was originally planned for February 6-7 in Hong Kong.
Here is the official statement from Han Je Hyup: Hello, this is the Korea Entertainment Producers Association. We regret to inform global fans of K-POP about this unfortunate news. The postponement of 'Dream Concert 2026 in Hong Kong' was carried out without the agreement of the association or Korean organizers. We regret receiving this unilateral announcement from the Chinese organizing body, which resulted in our inability to proceed with the event.
This decision is not due to any fault of the association, yet we sincerely apologize for the confusion it has caused to waiting audiences and artists. We are currently reviewing the circumstances and responsibility surrounding this matter, as well as discussing follow-up measures. This concert was intended as part of cultural exchange between Korea and China, making this unilateral announcement contrary to the spirit of cultural exchange. We are deeply concerned that this situation is related to the complex issues surrounding Korea-China cultural exchanges. The association will continue to prioritize the responsibilities of K-POP in its response. Once again, we apologize to all who have been looking forward to this concert.
The postponement of 'Dream Concert in Hong Kong' highlights the significance of cultural exchange between Korea and China. This exchange greatly influences the global rise of K-POP, as it serves not just as entertainment but as a means of communication for fans across borders. However, this recent postponement could be a significant setback to that positive trend, particularly robbing artists and fans of anticipated moments together, ultimately impacting the industry’s growth negatively.
The success of K-POP hinges on the relationships cultivated with its fans. As explicitly stated in Han Je Hyup’s announcement, fans are bound to feel a sense of loss over this unilateral postponement, and artists will face the unfortunate reality of having their eagerness to connect with audiences overshadowed by the decisions of a foreign organizing body. Losing this sense of trust will not be easily remedied.
Moreover, this incident serves as a cautionary tale for future event planning. For the association and organizing bodies to effectively continue cultural exchanges between Korea and China, transparent communication and prior consultations are essential. Such measures will help prevent similar issues in forthcoming events.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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