outh Korean singer-actor Kim Jae-joong has postponed his concert until May 2 to be staged at Tennis Indoor Senayan, Central Jakarta.
Previously, the concert had been scheduled to take place on March 7 at Istora Senayan in Central Jakarta.
Jae-joong’s management C-JeS Entertainment and promoter iME Indonesia announced on Tuesday that the postponement was due to the coronavirus outbreak.
“We ask for your understanding that this decision is made with the safety of the artist and audience as our top priority,” wrote C-JeS Entertainment on Instagram.
The promoter added that purchased tickets would remain valid for the rescheduled concert date. Starting from March 11, concert-goers will receive information about the new seating arrangements.
Those unable to attend on the new date can request refunds by March 9 at the latest. They can also contact customer services at loket.com at +6221-80600822 or send an e-mail to support@loket.com.
“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding,” wrote iME Indonesia on Instagram.
The Jakarta concert, part of the 2020 Kim Jae Joong Asia tour, will mark the singer’s second appearance in Indonesia following his first fan-meeting event in November 2012.
Kim is a former member of South Korean pop group Dong Bang Shin Ki (DBSK, also known as TVXQ and Tohoshinki). He left the group in 2010 with fellow members Kim Jun-su and Park Yoo-chun and formed JYJ.
In 2013, Jae-joong released his mini album, I, and later his first full-length album, WWW. Jae-joong’s second album, No.X, was released in 2016 and sold more than 85,000 copies in the first half of the year. (wir/wng)
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