SBS World News reports that the fan meeting for the variety show *Running Man* in Vietnam has been abruptly canceled due to force majeure just ten days before its scheduled date. Originally planned for July 4 in Ho Chi Minh City, the event was scheduled to be attended by the entire cast, including Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin, Kim Jong-kook, Haha, Song Ji-hyo, Yang Se-chan, and Ji Ye-eun.
While local officials cited force majeure as the reason, some analysts suggest that low ticket sales were the primary cause of the cancellation. *Running Man* is a representative variety show that has held fan meetings across Asia since 2013, and its visit to Vietnam was highly anticipated as it marked a return after five years since 2019 and seven years since its last visit.
Recently, there have been a series of cancellations of overseas fan meetings by Korean artists due to poor sales resulting from high ticket prices. It appears that the cancellation of *Running Man*'s Vietnam fan meeting was also a result of this industry trend.
Running Man Vietnam Fan Meeting Cancelled
The SBS variety show 'Running Man' has cancelled its upcoming fan meeting in Ho Chi Minh City, originally scheduled for July 4. While organizers cited force majeure, reports indicate that low ticket sales contributed to the decision to call off the event, which would have been the first fan meeting for new cast member Ji Ye-eun.
A Pioneer in Global Variety Tours
Since 2013, 'Running Man' has been a trailblazer for Korean variety shows by hosting international fan meetings across Asia, including stops in Hong Kong, China, and Thailand. The program set a precedent for domestic variety shows to expand their brand reach through direct engagement with global audiences.
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