Ok Joo Hyun has postponed her first solo concert in seven years, which had been slated for Dec. 6–7 at KBS Arena. On Nov. 22, she shared a producer notice and a personal message on social media, saying she chose to delay the show after concluding the production would not reach the standard she set. She explained that creative alignment on direction proved difficult and that, after extended talks with the producer, they agreed to readjust the schedule and venue. Previously purchased tickets will be fully refunded.
Ok Joo Hyun wrote that the concert—long discussed with fans as “Ok-Con”—had grown in scale, but she was unwilling to compromise on directing choices that she considers essential to delivering the promised experience. She thanked the cast and staff who had prepared with her and apologized to fans, adding that her commitment to return with the show “as promised” remains unchanged.
Full statement from Ok Joo Hyun
Everyone, I’m sorry to bring you this news. The concert that was scheduled for December has, unavoidably, been postponed for a while.
This concert meant as much to me as it did to the fans. I was truly excited as I prepared, looking forward to spending time together again after so long.
The moments this year when I met you and we talked about ‘Ok-Con’ with excitement, and when I said, ‘I’ll meet you in the air,’ ‘Let’s sing this song together’—those memories still warm my heart.
As preparations went on, the scale of ‘Ok-Con’ grew compared to what I usually do. What I personally felt was lacking was that there were points in the direction where I could not compromise. My ‘ambition and satisfaction’ with the direction must ultimately become the unforgettable fantasy—and the promise and memory—I should deliver to everyone who comes. So although I feel very disappointed and heavy-hearted, when I thought about the stage I promised you, I reached the conclusion—after long discussions with the producer—that we needed to adjust this schedule and the choice of venue.
Because I had been preparing for a long time together with the performers and staff who would join me, my regret is even greater. Even so, my sincerity and determination to stand before you, sing, and share our hearts on stage have not changed.
To the fans who waited so long, and to everyone who looked forward to this performance, I am truly sorry to deliver the news this way. That thought makes my heart even heavier, but my wish to show you the promised stage in its best form has not changed. I will prepare, to the fullest, the dream we have shared over a long time and present a stage like a gift. I will surely show you the ‘Ok-Con’ we remember—the stage I promised. Thank you.
— Ok Joo Hyun
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