Attendees of the K-pop group Seventeen’s concert were taken aback on Saturday when a stage special effect malfunctioned, resulting in injuries to some fans.
Pledis Entertainment, part of Hybe, issued a statement to clarify and apologize for the incident, confirming that two fans sustained injuries.
“At the final part of the ‘SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] IN INCHEON’ concert on September 13, fireworks used as special effects unexpectedly fell towards the audience,” the statement explained.
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“Despite safe distances and directions being set by a professional company, and numerous checks conducted before the concert, the incident occurred due to defective products,” the company noted.
They further expressed deep apologies for alarming the audience and causing discomfort.
The statement mentioned that the two injured fans received treatment at an on-site temporary clinic. Pledis committed to “actively supporting” their further treatment, though financial support details remain unclear.
The company plans to contact all concert attendees from Saturday to identify any additional injuries.
“Moreover,” the statement continued, “to prevent reoccurrence at the September 14 concert, we will avoid using the problematic product and will conduct a more thorough safety inspection before deploying special effects.”
Seventeen is famous for its lively concerts filled with interactive features and spectacular encores enhanced by special effects.
