Severe storms and lightning force BIGBANG concert to stop in Bangkok

Organizers halted the BIGBANG solo concert at Rajamangala National Stadium on the 8th due to dangerous thunder and lightning. Following the sudden cancellation, all spectators who purchased tickets for that performance will receive a full refund.

The BIGBANG solo concert in Bangkok, Thailand, faced an unexpected interruption when severe weather forced the performance to stop. Fans who had waited a long time to visit the stadium, as well as the members who wanted to continue the stage, could not hide their disappointment. Due to the combination of strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning, the performance had to be abandoned for safety reasons.

BIGBANG (G-DRAGON, TAEYANG, DAESUNG) held their solo concert at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on the 8th and 9th. Following the first day of performances, the stage was scheduled to begin as planned on the 8th, and the venue was heated with the intense cheers and passion of the fans.

However, the weather suddenly deteriorated during the performance. As strong winds and heavy rain poured down, it became difficult to proceed with the stage normally. Videos showing the members continuing the performance while being soaked by the heavy rain were shared online, adding to the sense of regret. Fans were also flustered by the sudden change in weather but remained at the venue, hoping the performance would continue.

Ultimately, the organizers decided to stop the performance due to safety concerns. The members directly explained the situation to the fans and expressed their regret. They stated, "We have no choice but to stop the performance for safety reasons," adding, "We were happy that it wasn't raining when we started," expressing their disappointment at the sudden situation.

They continued, "It seems like everyone is upset. We want to create another opportunity to see you and make it a good opportunity on a beautiful day." In particular, they expressed their sadness at having to part with the fans by saying, "We really don't want to go back," which made the atmosphere at the venue even more heavy.

The members appeared to struggle between their desire to continue the performance and the reality of prioritizing safety. They explained, "We were informed that it is too dangerous for safety because there is too much thunder and lightning," and "We desperately want to continue the stage, but safety is important." Beyond just raining, the risk of accidents such as lightning strikes was raised, making it impossible to force the performance to continue.

G-DRAGON also left a separate message through his personal channel. He said, "You must have waited a lot, so it is very disappointing and upsetting. Above all, everyone's safety comes first, so let's definitely meet again." While empathizing with the disappointment of the fans who had been waiting for the performance, he repeatedly emphasized that safety must be the top priority.

As the performance on the 8th was canceled, the organizers announced that they would provide a full refund of the payment amount to all spectators who purchased tickets for that performance. This measure is intended to reduce the financial loss caused by the sudden cancellation, but it will not be easy to soothe the disappointment of the fans who traveled long distances to Bangkok to see the performance.

In fact, reactions from fans expressing their regret continue to appear online. Some fans left comments such as "I took two planes to see BIGBANG" and "Is there no way to rebook the concert," expressing their desire for the performance to resume. Since the waiting and expectations cannot be easily resolved by a refund alone, attention is focused on whether an opportunity will be provided for BIGBANG and the fans to meet again.

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