MANILA, Philippines — Korean pop star Rain has canceled the “Rise 2 Shine” benefit concert slated November 3, Friday.
According to its organizers, the musical event titled “Rise 2 Shine” at the Smart Araneta Coliseum would be rescheduled but the date has yet to be announced. The organizers are yet to provide an explanation behind the postponement of the event.
Korean actor and performer Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, was supposed to headline “Rise 2 Shine.” The concert would have been his return to the country after seven years.
The concert is for the benefit of Marawi war victims, Make Your Nanay Proud Foundation and Ko-Ph World Foundation, which supports Filipino-Korean families and children.
The organizers then apologized for the sudden rescheduling of the event and sought for the ticket holders’ understanding.
“On behalf of the committee, we would like to apologize for this unforeseen situation all the performers will be the same,” the organizers said in its official statement.
“We will keep you posted for the new schedule,” it added.
Despite the organizers’ assurance that the event would be rescheduled with the same line-up of artists, Rain’s company issued a separate statement, saying that the Korean star would not participate in the benefit concert due to a contract issue.
“As the organizer; KO- Ph. has been dishonest in fulfilling the performance contract, we have come to the decision that it is impossible to go ahead with the performance. Our decision is therefore 'not to participate in the performance',” Rain’s company said in a statement.
“We hope to have the understanding of our fans, and we will pay more attention and do our best to avoid such happenings in the future,” it added.
Other artists who were supposed to perform in the concert were Sam Concepcion, Isabelle de Leon, Kris Lawrence, Jay-R, Loisa Andalio, Krissha Viaje, Bendeatha, Pinoy Boyband Superstar, Miko Juarez and Gab Umali, Cursebox, Dasuri Choi and Jinho Bae.
The organizers said all tickets for the original show would still be honored for the rescheduled event but they also allow refund at the TicketNet.
Tickets were offered at the following prices: VIP Moshpit, P2,500; VIP SRO, P2,000; VIP Seated, P1,750; Gold, P1,300; Silver, P800; and Bronze, P500.
Those who wanted to request for refund may contact TicketNet at 911-5555 or e-mail the organizers at rise2shine2017@gmail.com.
Rain is known for his Koreanovela "Full House," in which he starred with newly married Song Hye-Kyo. He also starred in the martial arts film "Ninja Assassin," among others.
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