The solo concert of singer Song Ga-in in Los Angeles, USA, has been postponed due to unexpected visa issues.
On the 19th, her agency, Jay J Star, announced that the '2025 Song Ga-in Concert Gain Dal The Chao Rda' scheduled to be held at the Pechanga Theater in LA from the 14th to the 15th has been temporarily postponed. Although preparations were made to meet with local fans, the essential visa for the performance was not issued in time, forcing the schedule to be delayed.
An agency official stated, "Due to the non-issuance of the visa, we were unable to take the stage on the scheduled date," and added, "We are currently working closely with local companies in the U.S. to reschedule the venue, and we plan to reapply for the visa as soon as the schedule is confirmed." They further expressed, "We apologize to the fans who have been waiting, and we will notify them as soon as it is confirmed."
◇ Series of 'Visa Issues' in the Entertainment Industry… Increased Barriers to Entering the U.S.
Recently, there have been frequent cases where Korean artists' performances in the U.S. have faced administrative issues. Previously, the band Jaurim and broadcaster Kim Chang-ok also postponed or canceled their New York concert and LA talk show schedules due to visa delays, and jazz vocalist Woongsan experienced the pain of a canceled performance due to a team member's visa issue.
This is not just a problem for Korean artists. According to foreign media analysis, the recent increase in visa application costs in the U.S. and the significant tightening of entry inspection criteria have led to many artists worldwide canceling their North American tours. It is particularly analyzed that the strict inspection policy that has continued since the Trump administration is having an impact.
Industry officials predict that "due to the strengthened regulations and uncertainty in administrative procedures, the number of foreign performers visiting the U.S. this year will decrease by about 30% compared to previous years." Song Ga-in's team plans to announce new concert dates as soon as the local venue schedule is confirmed to ease fans' disappointment.
