BIGBANG stops Bangkok concert as lightning makes the stage unsafe
South Korean group BIGBANG stopped its second Bangkok concert on November 8 after heavy rain and lightning made continuing unsafe. G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung apologised to the audience from the stage. Promoter AEG Presents Asia said ticket holders would receive full refunds, with procedures to follow. The interruption came during the group’s world tour.
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Lightning forces the second show to stop
South Korean pop group BIGBANG stopped its second Bangkok concert on November 8 as heavy rain and lightning made the performance unsafe. The interruption affected the Sunday show in Thailand, during the group’s world tour. G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung addressed the audience from the stage. The three members apologised after the decision to end the performance, explaining that protecting the audience and everyone working on the show had taken priority.[1], [2]
Taeyang describes the warning to leave the stage
Taeyang said the members had wanted to continue singing in the rain. They were warned, however, that repeated lightning made proceeding dangerous. G-Dragon also apologised for the halt, referring to the heavy rainfall. Daesung described the disappointment felt by the musicians, staff and fans who had come to the concert. He asked the audience to get home safely and expressed the hope that the group could meet them again in better weather.[1]
Promoter promises full ticket refunds
Concert promoter AEG Presents Asia announced that holders of tickets for the cancelled second show would receive full refunds. Its notice asked spectators to remain indoors or in sheltered places. The promoter apologised for the disruption and said it would provide further information about refund procedures and timing. The refund commitment covers all ticket holders for the affected performance, rather than only a portion of the audience.[1]
