After protests began near Olympic Park’s Handball Gymnasium, disruptions to event operations continued, and 15 events scheduled through September 27 were counted as either canceled or relocated. However, not all 15 were fully canceled. The tally combines cancellations and venue changes, so audiences should check individual notices to confirm the status of the event they booked.
Key Changes
According to a Seoul Shinmun report, venue rental fees were refunded for 13 of the 15 events, totaling approximately 1.07 billion won. The rental fees refer to costs paid between event organizers and the venue. They should not be interpreted as the total amount refunded for tickets purchased by audience members.
Events mentioned in reports as being affected include the 2026 Weverse Con Festival, Park Seo-jin’s national tour encore concert, Yunho’s concert, N.Flying’s solo concert, and Seventeen Dino’s fan concert. Whether each event was canceled or relocated, and whether its schedule remains unchanged, may differ.
The 15 events are the combined total of cancellations and venue changes, while approximately 1.07 billion won is the amount of venue rental fees refunded for 13 events.
Current Status
Individual venue changes have also been confirmed. N.Flying’s Seoul concert, reported to have been announced by FNC Entertainment, was moved from Olympic Park’s Handball Gymnasium to Jamsil Indoor Stadium. Yunho’s Seoul concert, likewise reported to have been announced by SM Entertainment, was also moved between the same two venues.
Even when a concert’s schedule remains unchanged after a venue relocation, entry routes, seating, and booking procedures may differ. A YTN report also included a case in which organizers of an Olympic Park event changed the audience entry route during a protest blocking the ticket inspection area. This is why attendees should check the latest guidance before arriving at the venue.
Impact
For audiences, the most important information is not the “venue rental refund” but the terms that apply to the tickets they purchased. According to Olympic Park’s official booking guidance, concert tickets are sold through Interpark, and the refund process and fees may vary depending on when the cancellation is made, the payment method, and whether the tickets were shipped.
Ticket holders should check the following items in order:
- Check the latest notice from the event organizer or artist to determine whether the event was canceled or only relocated.
- If the venue changed, confirm the new venue, event schedule, seating arrangements, and entry instructions.
- If the event was canceled, check the applicable refund and processing method in your Interpark booking history.
- Also review the refund period and fees based on the payment method, ticket delivery status, and timing of the cancellation.
The fact that venue rental refunds have been confirmed does not mean audience ticket refunds will be handled in the same way or on the same schedule. Ticket refunds should be confirmed through the event’s official notice and the seller’s terms.
Next Checkpoint
The events scheduled through September 27 that were counted as canceled or relocated have been identified, but whether later events will proceed and how they will operate may vary according to each event’s notices. It cannot be assumed that the same changes will continue for schedules after October, so ticket holders should check guidance from the organizer and ticket seller again until shortly before the event.
If you plan to attend an event at Olympic Park, checking only the venue name is not enough. Compare the date and performance time, the changed venue, entry route, and refund eligibility together to reduce confusion during attendance or the refund process.