"Strongly urge to cancel IU concert" Son Heung-min "Pointing the turf" filed a complaint

Sep 11, 2024

'Strongly urge to cancel IU concert' Son Heung-min 'Pointing the turf' filed a complaint
A complaint was filed to cancel singer IU's concert.

On the 11th, the Kukmin Newspaper strongly urges the immediate cancellation of the upcoming IU concert for grass management at the One Cup Stadium until the match between South Korea and Iraq '2026 FIFA North Korea-China World Cup 3rd Qualifier' on October 15tha complaint has been filed that '

The author of the complaint pointed out that "The Seoul World Cup Stadium Management Office of the Seoul Facilities Corporation pointed out "Hot weather" and "Lack of manpower" in response to the complaint on the 9th, so it is inevitable that the grass condition will worsen with a large crowd gathering at the site on the day of IU's concert. As the match between South Korea and Iraq '2026 FIFA North Korea-China World Cup 3rd Qualifier' is scheduled to be held at Sangam World Cup Stadium on October 15, we will have to make all-out efforts to manage the grass for the rest of the year" he insisted.

According to the "Ordinance on the Establishment and Operation of Seoul Special Sports Facilities - Article 5-3 (Restriction on Permission to Use)', No. 2 'when it is deemed that there is a disruption in the management of the facilities' and No. 4 'when the Mayor deems it necessary.'"," he added.

'Strongly urge to cancel IU concert' Son Heung-min 'Pointing the turf' filed a complaint
Earlier, after the match against Palestine on the 5th, Son Heung-min, the national soccer team captain, said "There were 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 at a fast tempo. "I hope it will be improved at home." On the one hand, I feel sorry for the better condition of the away game, and on the other hand, I feel fortunate"I once pointed out.

As a result, complaints about the grass at the Seoul World Cup Stadium continued in the national team's squad, the Korea Football Association reportedly began to consider playing the scheduled third World Cup qualifying home game against Iraq at another stadium.

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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