AKMU concert faces backlash over obstructed views in VIP seats
Attendees of AKMU's "2026 AKMU Concert [Paradise of Rumors]" in Gangneung have criticized the venue's seating arrangements, claiming VIP seats offered obstructed views of the stage and screens.
Attendees at the September 7 AKMU concert in Gangneung complained that VIP seats costing 176,000 won offered obstructed views of the stage and scoreboard, raising concerns for upcoming performances in Busan, Daejeon, Daegu, and Gwangju.
AKMU held the "2026 AKMU Concert [Paradise of Rumors]" at the Olympic Park Speed Skating Stadium in Gangneung on September 7. This performance reportedly took place following the well-received show held in Seoul last month.
Following the concert, criticisms regarding seat placement and visibility have surfaced online. In particular, one attendee who purchased a VIP seat for 176,000 won claimed they could not see the stage or the electronic scoreboard at all. "I couldn't see the stage at all. This is the VIP seat, the most expensive one, but it feels like I paid more money just to end up in an obstructed view seat," one spectator complained.
Another attendee criticized the layout, noting that if people in the front rows stand up, the scoreboard is blocked, making it difficult to fully enjoy the stage. These visibility issues are raising concerns not only for the Gangneung performance but also for upcoming concerts in Busan, Daejeon, Daegu, and Gwangju.
As of the 9th, AKMU has not released an official statement. Ticket prices for the concert were set at 176,000 won for VIP seats, 165,000 won for R seats and table seats, and 154,000 won for obstructed view seats.
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