A recent SEVENTEEN concert has sparked outrage after a stage effect malfunction caused fireworks to fire directly into the crowd, resulting in serious injuries.
Videos of the shocking moment quickly spread online, with fans reporting burns caused by the pyrotechnics. The incident led to a wave of criticism toward PLEDIS Entertainment for its handling of concert safety.
In response, PLEDIS issued an official statement acknowledging the accident and attributing it to a defective product. The agency apologized, stating: “We sincerely apologize to the audience members who were shocked or inconvenienced by the incident. Injured spectators received immediate treatment at the venue’s temporary clinic before returning home. Going forward, we will conduct more thorough inspections of special effects to ensure safety.”
However, backlash intensified when one affected fan posted online about their firsthand experience. They revealed that their right arm was severely burned and shared how nearby fans rushed to extinguish the flames on their clothes.
“I still feel the heat on my arm. My seat was in section N5. If the people around me hadn’t acted quickly, I might not have received treatment in time. It was terrifying,” the fan wrote, later updating that they were recovering and thanking others for their support.
Korean netizens expressed strong disappointment at the company’s response, demanding proper compensation and long-term medical care for the injured fan.
Comments included:
“This is serious…compensation is a must.”
“Burn scars can last forever. I hope she receives proper treatment.”
“If it were me, I’d be furious. She’s too kind.”
“Third-degree burns? This is no joke.”
The incident has reignited debates over concert safety standards, with many insisting that artists and management companies must take stronger responsibility for protecting fans.
Sources: Koreaboo
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