Artists Told to Cancel Events Amid Emergency Martial Law in Korea

Seoul, South Korea is under emergency martial law, and the K-pop industry is feeling the effects.

Festivals and events across South Korea are being canceled left and right after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on December 3.

The entertainment industry is bracing for a major blow, with year-end concerts hanging in the balance. Insiders are warning that the sector is facing its biggest crisis of the year.

The entertainment industry is bracing for a major blow, with year-end concerts hanging in the balance. Insiders are warning that the sector is facing its biggest crisis of the year. This could be the biggest problem the industry faces this year and next.

Major entertainment companies are receiving calls to direct their artists to cancel events starting December 4, due to concerns about the newly imposed martial law. Industry insiders are worried that holding events under martial law could lead to unforeseen problems. 

As a result, many events and festivals, including those organized by local governments, are likely to be canceled.

The entertainment industry is in a state of crisis due to the sudden imposition of martial law. Private events such as concerts, fan meetings, and other gatherings hosted by entertainment companies are now uncertain. 

The industry is uncertain how to proceed, given that the last martial law was over 40 years ago. Entertainment companies are closely monitoring the situation, describing it as a “state of emergency.”