Organisers defend KPop gig after angry backlash over 'horrendous' concert
The K-pop Forever! Tribute shows took place in the SSE on Thursday evening, with further gigs due to take place next Monday and on 16 May.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"I thought it was good but then there was some parts that were a little bit raunchy."
— Caroline McGrath , Other
"It was just devastating, it just wasn't what I was expecting for the amount of money I was spending."
— Ruairi George O'Connor , Other
"My daughter was enjoying it, so I was getting into it with her, encouraging her to have fun."
— Michaela Hutchison , Other
Key People
A parent who attended the concert with her daughter and expressed her opinion on the show's suitability.
An attendee who defended the concert and attended with her daughter.
An attendee who criticized the concert's appropriateness for children.
Locations
All Coverage
The K-pop Forever! Tribute shows took place in the SSE on Thursday evening, with further gigs due to take place next Monday and on 16 May.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore controversy at Philadelphia show
The mega-star singer held his first concert since rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour and other artists dropped out.
September 20, 2026 at 12:53 AMWatch: Fans react as Ed Sheeran speaks out over Macklemore controversy at show
Ed Sheeran told the crowd he had made mistakes after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks.
September 20, 2026 at 05:01 AMWatch: Concertgoers and pro-Palestinian activists arrive at Ed Sheeran concert
Some Ed Sheeran fans say they are excited to enjoy music and are not there for politics after Macklemore was dropped from the tour for making pro-Palestinian comments.
September 20, 2026 at 02:45 AMEd Sheeran's next US concerts cancelled due to storm warning
The star's concerts in Massachusetts on Friday and Saturday are cancelled after severe weather warnings.
September 25, 2026 at 03:51 PMOasis add shows in Knebworth, Rome and Munich
The band says it is adding new dates after "phenomenal demand".
September 23, 2026 at 12:31 PMEverything we know about the Ed Sheeran and Macklemore controversy
Here's what led to the controversy surrounding singer Ed Sheeran's tour and all the twists since rapper Macklemore was dropped over pro-Palestinian comments.
September 19, 2026 at 01:28 AM