“Stay Safe Fans!” – SEVENTEEN and CARATs Receive Support After Goyang Concert Fire Incident

On October 12, 2024, fans of the South Korean K-pop group SEVENTEEN and the CARAT fandom rallied together during the Right Here World Tour concert in Goyang, following a small fire incident at the venue. Videos and images rapidly spread across social media, depicting a minor fire erupting on stage near the lighting fixtures. Fortunately, the diligent staff reacted swiftly to extinguish the flames, ensuring the safety of both SEVENTEEN and their fans.

Witnesses at the concert attempted to clear the smoke using their SEVENTEEN merchandise, which inadvertently increased the smoke presence. As a result, the concert was paused for approximately 20 minutes, affecting the group’s scheduled performances. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported.

The staff’s prompt action was greatly appreciated, and fans cheered for the heroism exhibited during the crisis. Users on the internet shared their prayers and support for everyone present at the SEVENTEEN concert in Goyang, with one Twitter user expressing:

“brave staff, please stay safe everyone.”

Many online users expressed their hope that no one was harmed in the fire. Some attendees lightened the mood with humorous remarks, suggesting the incident was a result of the group’s “too hot”performance.

“omg glad the fire was put out already. hope no one got hurt,”- a fan reacted.

“is it because their performance is too hot? But kidding aside, glad everyone’s okay and it got noticed immediately!!,”- a fan shared.

“Hoping everyone is safe and okay! Such a scary situation,”- a fan mentioned.

“OMG i hope everyone is safe and sound, i’m praying for the staff who helped to put out the fire, be careful everyone,”- a fan commented.

Fans were quick to commend the staff for their bravery in ensuring the safety of both the group and the CARATs.

“SEVENTEEN AND STAFF SAFETY COMES FIRST,”- a user reacted.

“The delay was due to a stage fire, but a brave staffer put it out. All good now,”- a user shared.

“Hoping that the boys, all the staffs and carats are all safe,”- a user commented.

“So scaryy my god.. Praying for the safety of everyone… and I hope boys are okay too..I’m sure they’re worried.. oh god pls keep them all safe,”- a user mentioned.

Overview of SEVENTEEN’s Right Here World Tour concert

SEVENTEEN’s Right Here World Tour marks the fourth major tour for the 13-member group. It commenced on October 12, 2024, at Goyang Stadium in South Korea and is set to conclude on February 15, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand. The tour comprises a total of twenty-seven shows, featuring seventeen performances in Asia and ten in North America.

The group plans to visit multiple countries including the United States, Japan, Philippines, Jakarta, Singapore, and Bangkok during the Right Here World Tour. Notably, members Jun and Jeonghan will be absent from the current tour due to their commitments to acting in China and military service, respectively.

Additionally, the group is preparing to launch their 12th mini-album, titled SPILL THE FEELS, on October 14, 2024.

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