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SSE Arena Defends KPop Tribute Amidst Complaints
20 Feb
Summary
- KPop Forever! tribute show at SSE Arena received complaints.
- Aiken Promotions and SSE Arena acknowledged differing expectations.
- The show aimed to represent the full KPop genre for fans.
A KPop tribute show, KPop Forever!, recently held at the SSE Arena has become a point of contention following audience complaints about performance quality. The event, which featured performances inspired by global KPop sensations like BTS and Blackpink, has drawn mixed reactions online.
Aiken Promotions and the SSE Arena have issued statements addressing the feedback. They acknowledged that while most attendees enjoyed the show, some had different expectations. The organizers asserted that the production delivered an arena-standard tribute, encompassing the broad spectrum of the KPop genre, including songs from artists such as BTS, Blackpink, and Katseye, as well as hits from the film KPop Demon Hunters.
Further performances of KPop Forever! were scheduled for 2026-02-24 and 2026-05-16. The show's description had promised "all-live performances" and "breathtaking choreography," aiming to take audiences on an unforgettable journey with "epic live vocalists" and "world-class dancers."
However, some patrons expressed dissatisfaction on social media, citing concerns about the show not being child-appropriate and questioning its value for the ticket price. The organizers maintained their satisfaction with the delivered tribute to the KPop genre.
