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Kim Yong-bin Cancels Sold-Out First Solo Concert as Protests Drag On
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Kim Yong-bin Cancels Sold-Out First Solo Concert as Protests Drag On

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Kim Yong-bin cancelled his sold-out first solo concert, “Serenade.”
  • Organisers said the artist and concert staff had prepared to keep their promise to ticket holders, but circumstances around the venue made cancellation unavoidable.

Kim Yong-bin has cancelled his first solo concert, “Serenade,” despite selling out every seat. The cancellation comes as protests around the venue continue for an extended period.

Bright Nuri, the concert organiser, announced the decision on social media and apologised to ticket holders who had been waiting for the 2026 performance. The organiser said the artist and event staff had prepared to honour their commitment, but the surrounding situation made cancellation unavoidable.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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