BTS Cancels Concerts in Korea Amid Coronavirus Concerns

With the coronavirus outbreak proving to be a deadly pandemic, all across the globe, BTS had to no option but to cancel the four scheduled concerts in Seoul, South Korea, as a part of their Map of the Soul Tour. While ARMY was left gutted, no one was more heartbroken than the septet, with RM even expressing how angry he was with the situation during an emotional V Live session for their album, Map of the Soul: 7.

SEOUL — Music Bank, South Korea’s oldest K-pop chart program, regularly draws hundreds of excited fans to the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) building. They wait outside to catch a glimpse of their favorite artists as they make their way in to record the show, which is broadcast in over 100 countries by the national

SEOUL — Music Bank, South Korea’s oldest K-pop chart program, regularly draws hundreds of excited fans to the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) building. They wait outside to catch a glimpse of their favorite artists as they make their way in to record the show, which is broadcast in over 100 countries by the national

By David Robb

After the massive success of BTS' latest album, Map of the Soul: 7, the septet will soon be gearing up for the Map of the Soul Tour, which will kickstart in the US and end in Japan. However, initial tour dates had four concerts in South Korea, which were recently cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak. The MOTS tour dates were April 11, 12, 18 and 19, which has now been cancelled with ARMY getting their refunds back. Even when BTS performed at music shows, it was to an empty audience.

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Concerns over the worldwide coronavirus pandemic have led BTS and other musicians to cancel their upcoming concerts. On Thursday in South Korea alone, 256 new cases of coronavirus were reported, bringing the total number of reported cases to over 2,000.

BTS fans have donated more than $333,000 (£261,000) to help those in South Korea affected by coronavirus outbreaks.

Concerns over the worldwide coronavirus pandemic have led BTS and other musicians to cancel their upcoming concerts. On Thursday in South Korea alone, 256 new cases of coronavirus were reported, bringing the total number of reported cases to over 2,000.

BTShas canceled several concerts planned in Korea due to the global coronavirus outbreak, according to a post Thursday on the group's mobile fan platform Weverse (viaTwitter). Korea’sYonhapnews agency was first to report the news.

BTS’ Korean fans received some bad news on Thursday.

FILE PHOTO: Members of K-Pop band, BTS appear on ABC's 'Good Morning America' show in Central Park in New York City, U.S., May 15, 2019.

BTS have cancelled a string of shows in South Korea because of the outbreak of coronavirus.

The 'Map of the Soul' world tour was originally set to begin in April.

BTS have cancelled four concerts in Seoul, South Korea amid the coronavirus crisis.

K-pop superstar group BTS has canceled a series of planned concerts in Seoul in April due to concerns about a soaring viral outbreak in South Korea. The band’s management agency said Friday: “We regret to announce that the BTS MAP OF THE SOUL TOUR ...