Minister Park Bo-gyun: "Jamboree K-pop Concert on the 11th in Jeonju... BTS Appearance Decision Not Yet Made"

Park Bo-gyun, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Briefing
Originally from the 6th to the 11th... 'Some Cast Members Changed'
"Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Accumulated Experience and Know-how in Safety Management"

As part of the schedule for the '2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree,' the K-pop concert originally scheduled to be held today (6th) at the Jamboree campsite will take place on the afternoon of the 11th at Jeonju World Cup Stadium in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Park Bo-gyun is announcing the schedule and venue changes for the K-pop concert at the press center of the 2023 Saemangeum 25th World Scout Jamboree, held on the 6th in Saemangeum, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk.
[Photo by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism]

The K-pop concert was scheduled to be held today at 8 p.m. on the Saemangeum outdoor special stage. However, it was postponed due to concerns over heatwaves and potential safety accidents.

Park Bo-gyun, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and co-chairman of the World Jamboree Joint Organizing Committee, announced at a briefing held this afternoon at the Saemangeum World Jamboree Press Center in Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, that "the date of the (Jamboree K-pop concert) has been changed to the evening of the closing day, the 11th, and the venue will be Jeonju World Cup Stadium."

Minister Park added, "Medical experts commonly expressed concerns and worries about the occurrence of heat-related illnesses, so after consultations with the central government, the organizing committee, and the World Scout Federation, this decision was made," explaining that "this was a comprehensive result considering capacity, safety management, artist participation issues, program adjustments, Saemangeum transportation conditions, and the closing ceremony."

Regarding the change of the concert venue to Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Minister Park said, "The Jeonju World Cup Stadium has a seating capacity of 42,000, and 88% of the seats are covered with a roof," adding, "The travel time from Saemangeum to Jeonju World Cup Stadium is approximately 50 minutes, and the stadium has accumulated experience and know-how in safety management."

With the change in schedule and venue, some changes in the lineup are expected. Originally, the 'K-pop Super Live' was set to feature numerous idol groups including IVE, ZEROBASEONE, NMIXX, STAYC, P1Harmony, &TEAM, and VERIVERY.

When asked about the possibility of BTS performing at the concert, Minister Park stated, "It has not been decided yet."

The World Jamboree, which began on the 1st, has faced difficulties due to scorching heat exceeding 35 degrees Celsius during the day and infection issues, with 108 cases of heat-related illnesses reported only at the opening ceremony and over 70 COVID-19 cases emerging within five days of the event. The government is making every effort to normalize the event, including postponing the main event, the K-pop concert, to the closing ceremony.

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