Protests block venue for 19 days, forcing trot star Park Seo-jin to cancel Seoul concert

A highly anticipated concert by trot singer Park Seo-jin, scheduled for early July at the Seoul Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium, has been canceled. The decision comes as a result of ongoing protests that have been blocking a vote counting facility for 19 consecutive days. Park Seo-jin's agency, 'Janggu-ui Shin Entertainment,' announced the cancellation on Instagram, citing unavoidable circumstances. The agency stated that while they explored various options, including relocating the venue and rescheduling, operational and systemic challenges made it impossible to proceed with the concert as planned. Park Seo-jin, known as the 'Janggu God' for his drumming performances, gained popularity through TV shows like 'Mr. Trot 2' and won 'Hyunyeokagwang 2' last year. The prolonged protest at Olympic Park, a popular hub for performances, has caused significant disruption to the event industry. Other events, including a Nexon showcase and the Weverse Con Festival, had to adjust their plans or relocate due to the situation. The Korea Association of Music Performance Industry previously urged authorities to resolve the issue promptly to minimize damage to the industry and ensure audience safety. Future performances at the handball gymnasium, including those by TVXQ's Yunho and N.Flying, are also facing uncertainty.

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We have reviewed various options for holding the performance, and carefully considered measures such as relocating the venue and changing the performance schedule.