Concerns Grow Over Local K-pop Concert Amid Japan Earthquake, Organizer Announces "Proceeding"

aespa, ENHYPEN Scheduled to Appear
"Possible Suspension or Postponement in Case of Earthquake Detection"

On the 1st, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Japan, raising concerns ahead of a large-scale K-pop concert scheduled for the 2nd at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

The organizers announced on their official X (Twitter) account on the 2nd that "all artists will perform," signaling that the event will proceed as planned.

The magnitude of the earthquake that occurred the previous day in Japan was smaller than the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011 (magnitude 9.0) but larger than the Great Hanshin Earthquake in January 1995 (7.3).

The Japan Meteorological Agency urged continued caution for the next week, especially on the 2nd and 3rd, warning of the possibility of earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 7 or higher.

The 'K-POP MasterzXKROSS vol.3' concert scheduled for the 2nd will feature actor Park Seo-joon, girl group aespa, and groups Boy Next Door, ENHYPEN, and ANTHEM.

According to the organizers, the concert will be held twice on the day, at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The Vantelin Dome Nagoya, where the concert will take place, is approximately 250 km in a straight line from the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, where the earthquake occurred.

As concerns spread, the organizers stated, "We are currently strengthening the (safety) system to ensure safe operation," and added, "Considering the safety of the artists, there is a possibility of suspension or postponement if an earthquake is observed within Aichi Prefecture."

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