[Edaily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] A concert in Jakarta by T.O.P, a former member of the group Big Bang, was suddenly canceled just nine days before it was scheduled to take place. T.O.P. On the 10th, T.O.P’s agency, Tones Entertainment, announced via its official social media accounts that “T.O.P PRE-STUDIO 2026 in JAKARTA,” scheduled to take place on the 19th in Jakarta, Indonesia, has been canceled due to local circumstances. The agency stated, “Both the artist and the agency did their best to proceed with the scheduled concert, but we determined that it would be difficult to proceed as planned due to local circumstances,” adding, “We apologize to the fans who have been looking forward to the concert for having to deliver this sudden news.” Specific procedures regarding ticket refunds will be announced separately through the official ticketing channels. TOP had originally planned to hold the concert at Istora Senayan in Jakarta. Ticket prices were set as high as 4.1 million rupiah—approximately 315,000 won—and preparations for the concert were reportedly underway until recently. T.O.P has been on an Asian tour since the 15th of last month, starting in Hong Kong. After performing in Taipei, he was scheduled to continue his tour in Jakarta, followed by Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Kaohsiung. T.O.P debuted as a member of Big Bang in 2006 and left the group in 2023.
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