An annual K-pop festival is not happening in Hong Kong this year due to months-long political unrest, a source with direct knowledge of the matter ...
SEOUL: An annual K-pop festival is not happening in Hong Kong this year due to months-long political unrest, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Monday .
Hong Kong has hosted the Mnet Asian Music Awards since 2012, where top K-pop artists including global phenomenon boyband BTS performed for years. In previous years, tens of thousands of K-pop fans packed stadiums in Hong Kong for the awards.The move follows a number of organisers delaying or cancelling sports, concerts and other events due to the protests. Hong Kong's premier women's tennis event planned for October was postponed. The city's football matches were also postponed.
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