Netizens are expressing mixed reactions to CIX's planned tour in Russia.
On September 26, C9 Entertainment announced that CIX would hold a solo concert in Russia as part of their tour series, '0 or 1.' The concert is scheduled for the end of October at Atmosphere in Moscow.
Fans and netizens responded to the news with shock, confusion, and concern. Many pointed to the ongoing war with Ukraine, expressing worries about the safety of the artists and attendees, and questioning whether flights even permit foreigners to enter Russia as their final destination.
Some speculated that C9 Entertainment might have investors linked to Russia or could be facing financial issues that led to this decision.
Comments included:
“During a war?”
“Uh... No thought for Ukraine, the victim country, huh? Meanwhile, the perpetrator country is throwing a party, haha.”
“I'm curious, is there even demand in Russia, and are they making any profit? They’re not just bringing one or two staff members.”
“??? There’s no direct flight, and wasn’t there a missile strike just a few days ago? During a war, and to a country that’s committed war crimes???”
“The capital is being bombed in air raids.”
“This goes beyond being money-obsessed; isn’t this putting the artists at risk too???”
“Are they trying to endanger the idols and their fans?”
“Why Russia, of all places? Even if it was part of the plan, they should exclude it. A K-pop tour in Russia right now... this is a first.”
“In this situation???”
“Are they crazy, going to a country that’s still at war?”
“Isn't Russian mainland under attack too? Do they really want to do this during a war?”
“I’m worried about the members’ safety…”
“Wasn’t it a restricted country for travel?”
“Huh, Russia?”
“Ha... This agency, whatever it’s called, really doesn’t know how to handle things and keeps frustrating fans. I’m from another fandom, but the members themselves are fine; it’s the agency that keeps making ridiculous decisions. And now, of all times, Russia? Why?”
“Wasn’t Russia talking about evacuations and such recently? And now they’re doing a tour there, not even a charity event but a full-on tour?”
“Right now, Russia is the only route available… There’s a reason why there are no more travel stories from Russia, even though our people travel everywhere.”
“Bae Jin Young got out just in time.”
“A small company that will do anything for money.”
In other news, on August 1, 2024, Bae Jinyoung left CIX following the termination of his exclusive contract with C9 Entertainment, leading to a permanent reorganization of CIX as a four-member group.
What are your thoughts?
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