Some audience members who attended the Gangneung concert by the group AKMU raised complaints, stating that they could not properly see the stage or the large screens even from VIP seats priced at 176,000 won.
AKMU held "2026 AKMU Concert Paradise of Rumor" at the Gangneung Speed Skating Oval in Gangwon Province on the 7th. Following the performance, reviews pointing out the sightlines from certain seats and the on-site sound quality were posted online.
One viewer who watched the performance from the floor section complained, "Is this really a VIP seat? I can't see the stage at all, and the moment I stand up, I can't even see the screen."
The viewer noted that while the stage direction was good, the sound quality was disappointing, evaluating that "seats without tiered levels feel like a subway car."
Another viewer claimed, "It's 176,000 won for VIP, but the sightline was at the level of restricted-view seats," adding, "I couldn't even see the large screens, let alone the stage." In response to such reviews, reactions calling for refunds also emerged online.
AKMU member Lee Chan-hyuk served as the overall director for this concert. Previously, MBC's "Omniscient Interfering Viewpoint" aired footage of him leading a concert meeting and checking on rehearsals.
On the broadcast, Lee Chan-hyuk deliberated over the stage composition and presented various ideas. The meeting even featured unexpected materials such as tents and lions, building anticipation for the performance.
During the rehearsal held two days before the performance, he personally checked everything from the placement of rocks on the stage to the dancers' costumes and small props. Footage also captured his meticulous inspection to ensure that audiences could immerse themselves in the stage regardless of their seating position.
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