'Put your phone down': K-pop band weighs in on concert etiquette
Cortis's plea has drawn mixed reactions in a fandom that's obsessed with capturing every moment.
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Notable Quotes
""I was standing right at the front, and I couldn't bring myself to put my phone down because I don't know if I'll ever get this opportunity again.""
— Park Ji-yeon , Celebrity
""People in the back of the standing section were having a great time dancing together. I thought that really reflected the intention behind the concert.""
— Kim Ga-eun , Celebrity
Key People
James is a 48-year-old client seeking help for alcohol and digital dependency.
Kim Ga-eun is a 25-year-old fan who observed the concert atmosphere while attending a Cortis show.
Park Ji-yeon is a 22-year-old K-pop fan who recorded performances by the band Cortis.
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Cortis's plea has drawn mixed reactions in a fandom that's obsessed with capturing every moment.
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