Article: YG, "Winner and AKMU's concerts canceled due to Wuhan Coronavirus...tickets to be refunded"
Source: Sports Donga
YG Entertainment announced on February 3rd:
"Hello, this is YG Entertainment."
"As efforts are underway around the world to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections (2019-nCoV), YG is also paying close attention to the trends of fans and artists. This is why Winner's February 8 Singapore concert and AKMU's February 8-9 Changwon concert have been cancelled"
"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and inconvenience you have booked for both concert tickets. Tickets will be refunded in full through the official ticketing office. Details can be found on the ticketing website."
"Also, other concerts scheduled in the future may change. If there is any change, we will be notified on the official website of the organizer and the ticket office. Thank you for your patience. We would like to express our encouragement and support to those who are suffering from preventing the epidemic as well as numerous medical staff. Thank you."
- [+297, -23] WINNER, AKMU I'm cheering for you. When the coronavirus passes, we'll meet again in concert.
- [+285, -19] WINNER members need to enlist soon and this would've been their last stage together with fans. It's sad they had to cancel but we understand. I hope this coronavirus ends soonㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
- [+265, -42] Chanhyuk-ah, Soohyun-ah, when the contract expires lets move to another agency. YG is a place worse that the Corona.
- [+38, -20] This is WINNER's last performance before they enlist so its shocking. What going on with this Chinese Virus?
- [+28, -3] Why do I feel so bad for WINNER. Every step feels so difficult. Fans may have waited a long time but your health comes first. So cheer up! WINNER AKMU.
- [+21, -10] YG's best decision
- [+19, -3] I feel so sorry to overseas fans who waited to see youㅠㅠ
- [+15, -4] Please don't cancel WINNER's Seoul concertㅜㅜthis coronavirus is really annoying!!!!
- [+15, -1] Hoping there aren't any more patients. Let's all be healthy
- [+10, -0] I'm glad they decided not to do it because the concert hall is a place where the virus can spread quickly
- [+9, -1] China is really such a nuisance
- [+5, -1] What a huge fuss this is..all because of Wuhan ㅜㅜㅜ