Son Heung-min IU 'Fire'Cancel the concert!" Complaint Appears

Sep 12, 2024

Son Heung-min IU 'Fire'Cancel the concert!' Complaint Appears
Son Heung-min IU 'Fire'Cancel the concert!' Complaint Appears
South Korea's national soccer team captain Son Heung-min's remarks on the grass condition of the World Cup stadium seem to be sparking IU.

On the 11th, a netizen who identified himself as a fan of Son Heung-min asked the online community to cancel IU's concertHe posted the title ".

The writer said, `I filed a complaint through a national newspaper to be of any help to him, who is usually a fan of Son Heung-min and dedicates himself to the country.'

The content of the complaint is that "a large crowd gathered at the site on the day of the IU concert, and the grass condition is expected to worsen." As the third qualifying match for the North-China World Cup between South Korea and Iraq is scheduled to be held at Sangam World Cup Stadium on October 15, all-out efforts should be made to manage the grass for the rest of the year."

The author cited Article 5-3 (restrictions on permission for use) of the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on the Establishment and Operation of Sports Facilities.

According to the relevant Ordinance, the use and use of sports facilities may not be permitted or canceled if the Mayor of Seoul deems it necessary.

Earlier on the 11th, Son Heung-min led his team to a 3-1 victory over Oman at the Muscat Sultan Gavus Stadium in Oman.

Son Heung-min, who met with reporters afterwards, said "First of all, the ground condition was so good that I think the players were more confident when playing"I hope this will be improved in the home stadium (Seoul World Cup Stadium)."

Son Heung-min pointed out the grass condition of his home stadium even after the match against Palestine on the 5th.

At that time, Son Heung-min said, `There are many players with good skills, but there were difficulties in ball control or dribbling. Fans must have felt sorry for not being able to play a fast tempo game. "I hope it will improve at home. "On the one hand, I feel sorry and fortunate that I am in better condition on the ground in the away game."

The Palestinian director also mentioned grass. Coach Markram Davub said, `I think the grass condition at Seoul World Cup Stadium was not 100 percent in our view"I tried very hard to adapt to this lawn."

Earlier, IU's agency EDAM Entertainment said it is also focusing on grass management by strictly observing the ground usage manual that was guided in advance as a large crowd gathers on the day of the performance, and conducting pre-training on precautions and codes of conduct for all staff.

The agency will proceed with the withdrawal immediately after the day's seating arrangement and Sunday's performance. At this time, we are continuously consulting and actively cooperating with various officials to maintain the best condition in the venue, such as installing a perforated lawn protector to water well-ventilated and watering."

This is not the first time a concert will be held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. In the case of Lim Young-woong in May, he gave up the placement of ground seats and tried to minimize damage to the lawn, but many soccer fans still oppose the use of the stadium due to damage to the lawn.

Meanwhile, IU will hold the '2024 IU HEREH WORLD TOUR CONCERT ENCORE: THE WINNING' at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on September 21 and 22. About 100,000 tickets have already been sold out.



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