Goyang (South Korea): A major fire accident was averted during the opening day performance K-pop group SEVENTEEN in South Korea.
According to reports, just moments before the members were set to tak
e the stage, fire igniting among the multiple light fixtures above the stage was detected. No injuries were reported. But, the concert was delayed.
The venue was filled with smoke. The K-pop boy kicked off their fourth world tour in Goyang, South Korea, on October 12.
A staff member managed to climb onto the railings, which was adorned with light fixtures, and extinguished the fire, reports stated.
With fans being worried, the members tried to strike a lighter note on the stage. They made playful remarks to keep the fun alive. “SEVENTEEN and CARATs are so hot; it’s no surprise we had a fire here,” they said.
Hoshi tried to sing through the situation and comforted the fans. “No, no, it’s because of you ~ We are on fire ~! It’s going to be fine, no matter what. Anyway, it all passed by!” he said, as quoted by Hindustan Times.