“Refunds Aren’t Enough…” Popular Idol Abruptly Cancels Concert Just Minutes Before It Starts
Fans who gathered in New Jersey for Kang Daniel’s long-awaited concert were left stunned after the event was suddenly called off on the spot. The cancellation came just before the show was set to begin, despite the venue already being filled with ticket holders.
According to accounts from fans who were present, Kang Daniel himself appeared on stage to directly apologize for the situation.
Kang Daniel concert canceled speech #KANGDANIEL pic.twitter.com/fKgeUqeEyQ
— Izu.ki (@izu_ki73116) September 6, 2025
The idol’s company also shared an apology and explanation on his social media accounts. They claimed that the concert could not move forward due to unexpected technical and operational issues, which organizers claimed were beyond their control.
What shocked many even more was that the show had already sold out, raising further questions about why such problems weren’t resolved in advance.
Daniel come out to the stage to apologize to his fans for the cancellation of the show 😭💔 pic.twitter.com/sxqwLhrRGP
— Izu.ki (@izu_ki73116) September 6, 2025
They clarified that while preparations were in place, unforeseen complications with production meant the concert could not go on as planned. As a result, the KANGDANIEL CONCERT <ACT: NEW EPISODE IN JERSEY CITY, NJ> on September 6 was officially canceled.
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ARA also confirmed that all tickets bought through the official seller will be refunded in full, with details provided via email to each purchaser. The agency closed its statement by apologizing once again and assuring fans that it will work harder to prevent similar issues in the future.
The incident quickly spread online, with one post on TheQoo surpassing 70,000 views and drawing hundreds of comments from disappointed netizens.
- “Both the fans and the artist must be absolutely heartbroken…”
- “Wow…”
- “No matter whose fault it was, they need to take responsibility and compensate.”
- “Wow.”
- “Refunds alone aren’t enough for the fans who went there. Shouldn’t they at least organize a free show for those who couldn’t enjoy the concert?”
- “Ah… this is just so sad”
