Amid South Korea's martial law unrest, Dua Lipa set to Dance The Night away in Seoul
Dua Lipa's upcoming concerts in Seoul, South Korea slated for December 4 and 5 will proceed as planned despite the country reeling from the aftermaths of the declaration of martial law. The Levitating singer was earlier reported to have been stranded in Seoul.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sent shockwaves across the world after he declared martial law on Wednesday, accusing the opposition of threatening the country's democracy and national stability. The late-night pronouncement caused nationwide unrest and even shook the K-pop industry, with reports suggesting artists from the major companies, including BTS' label, HYBE, have been getting continuous calls to cancel their forthcoming events.
An official from an entertainment company confirmed to TenAsia that many concerts and festivals have been halted in the wake of martial law. While the decision was reversed within hours following a strong rebuke from the National Assembly and widespread protest, the country is still reeling from the aftermath of the sudden decree. However, pop star Dua Lipa remains unfazed by the tumultuous turns of events and will proceed with her concerts scheduled for December 4 and 5, 2024.
Dua Lipa proceeds with her Seoul concert despite martial law unrest
Dua Lipa is set to Dance The Night away in Seoul, South Korea. While many artists have reservations about moving ahead with their activities in the country amidst the political turmoil, the Levitating hitmaker's shows will proceed as planned.
Live Nation Korea cleared the confusion and announced the show must go on. In an Instagram update, it wrote, "The Dua Lipa show at Gocheok Sky Dome tonight will be proceeding as planned. Doors are at 18:30."
Credit: Instagram
The singer was spotted strolling the city earlier today with her family in Korea when the announcement was made.
?? Dua Lipa and her family were photographed on the streets of Seoul as South Korea¡¯s president declared martial law. pic.twitter.com/vBdUEgCycx
¡ª kos_data (@kos_data) December 3, 2024
'I will save you from South Korea': Fans react
An earlier report had said the singer is 'stranded' in South Korea, and her shows will probably be cancelled. "Dua Lipa and her team are stranded in South Korea; there is a coup d'¨¦tat, and their shows will probably be cancelled. South Korean citizens are prohibited from going out on the street," one of her fan pages reported.
?| Dua Lipa and her team are stranded in South Korea, there is a coup d'¨¦tat and their shows will probably be canceled.
¡ª Radical Optimism Tour (@DuaLipaROTour) December 3, 2024
South Korean citizens are prohibited from going out on the street. pic.twitter.com/s8YGaEZxHS
The report sparked various reactions from fans who stormed X with their reactions. Some also took a hilarious dig at the situation.
"Mister Kim Jong-un, I am begging you to please invade South Korea and save our beautiful Dua Lipa!!!!!" one user wrote.
Mister kim jong-un I am begging you to please invade South Korea and save our beautiful Dua lipa!!!!!
¡ª brendan (@Brencough) December 4, 2024
"@POTUS, please send me to South Korea to get Dua Lipa out. She needs my help and only my help," another netizen wrote.
@POTUS please send me to South Korea to get Dua Lipa out. She needs my help and only my help
¡ª David Olson (@bluejaydave) December 4, 2024
According to local media reports, things are expected to be back to normal in South Korea very soon, ensuring Dua Lipa should not face any difficulties holding her shows in Seoul.
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