BIGBANG's Bangkok Night Two Ends Early, With Full Refunds and a Promise to Return

"No matter how hard it rains, we want to keep performing," BIGBANG told the crowd at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on the 8th, and then explained why they couldn't. Heavy rain, strong wind and the possibility of lightning forced the group to stop the second night of their Thailand concerts partway through the set.

The show was part of the 20th anniversary world tour XX : COSMOS. G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung had played the first night on the 7th, and the second night began without trouble. As the outdoor show went on, the rain and wind grew steadily harder, and reports from the venue say some equipment fell, which raised the risk of an accident. Taeyang reportedly slipped on the soaked stage at one point, which added to the worry.

The members come back out to apologize

After the stop was announced, the members returned to the stage to speak to fans directly. They said it had been a long time since they last performed in Thailand and that they had wanted to spend a good evening with the audience. "We are just as disappointed as you are," they said.

They explained that they had been told thunder and lightning could accompany the rain, and that safety had to come first. They urged fans to travel home carefully because a strong storm was expected, and promised to create another chance to meet. "We sincerely apologize," they said.

The organizer also issued a statement apologizing for the inconvenience caused by the cancellation. Tickets for the second night will be refunded in full. BIGBANG's official social media accounts posted a separate apology for not being able to finish the show, thanking everyone who came to the venue.

G-Dragon's message to waiting fans

G-Dragon posted on social media after the show. "You must have waited so long, and I'm so sorry and upset," he wrote. "Everyone's safety comes first, so let's definitely meet again." It is a short note, but it echoes what the group said on stage: the disappointment is shared, and the door is open for a return.

What's next on the tour

BIGBANG's world tour covers 39 shows across 19 cities in North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia. The group continues in Hong Kong on the 13th, 14th, 15th and 17th, and the tour is scheduled to finish at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on March 13 next year.

For fans in Bangkok, a night cut short is a hard thing to take after waiting years for the group. Given how quickly the members stepped back on stage to apologize in person, the intention to make it up to them sounds genuine.