4th-Gen K-Pop Group’s U.S. Tour Canceled With Just Two Weeks’ Notice

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Last month, OMEGA X‘s 2024 US TOUR <ISLAND: Beyond the Horizon> was announced. It was scheduled to kick off in Glenside at the end of November.

[#OMEGA_X]
OMEGA X US TOUR <ISLAND: Beyond the Horizon>

🚀 GA TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🚀

11/30 Glenside – https://t.co/S5rginbBxx
12/02 Cleveland – https://t.co/4cDqf3Eh4o
12/04 Detroit – https://t.co/I7DhUibljG
12/09 Indianapolis – https://t.co/kI26umuAFA
12/11 Madison -… pic.twitter.com/7A5xjwpoAe

— fromm store (@fromm_store) October 15, 2024

Just a couple of weeks before the tour was to start, fans noticed that there had been little to no promotion. This triggered concerns, and fans began to contact the venues. Based on the venues’ responses, it sounded like the tour was not still on. Yet, there had been no official statement from the tour organizer or the artist’s company, IPQ Entertainment.

forx + omega x (ox) lovers i bring unfortunate news 💔

i contacted the detroit venue (st. andrew's hall) and these are screenshots from our emails. obviously @IPQ_Inc and @fromm_store hasn't made proper statements…. but it might be coming soon. SPREAD THE WORD!!! pic.twitter.com/xwz2aXJJWa

— 樂 ★ || lynn (@seolarflame) November 11, 2024

The last time @fromm_store posted about the Omega X tour was 22 DAYS AGO!

The last time @OmegaX_official posted about the tour was 34 DAYS AGO!

Even if the tour is still somehow happening, there was literally no promotion AT ALL

I need one of these parties to speak up today

— Mel Targaryen (@MelTarg) November 14, 2024

Hey @IPQ_Inc @OmegaX_official not to be that guy but give us an update about the U.S tour. It's been several days since the kpop store posted about the cancelation of the tour and now several of the venues have confirmed. We need to know soon to cancel flights and hotels.

— To. chey chey (@hot4omegax) November 13, 2024

Now, fromm store has announced in English that OMEGA X’s US tour has been canceled. The group’s official social media accounts reposted it, adding a shorter but Korean statement, explaining it was canceled due to “unavoidable circumstances” and that the event organizers would refund ticket purchases.

오는 11월과 12월에 예정되었던 OMEGA X US Tour <ISLAND: Beyond the Horizon> 가 불가피한 사정으로 취소되었습니다. 기다려주신 팬분들께 아쉬운 소식을 전하게 된 점 너른 양해 부탁드리며, 티켓 환불 등에 대해서는 주최측으로 문의 부탁드립니다. https://t.co/lKfpafL2Mb

— OMEGA X Official (@OmegaX_official) November 14, 2024

The OMEGA X US Tour <ISLAND: Beyond the Horizon>, scheduled for November and December, has been canceled due to unavoidable circumstances. We sincerely apologize for the disappointing news and kindly ask for your understanding. For ticket refunds and other inquiries, please contact the event organizers.

— @OmegaX_official/X

Naturally, fans are disappointed by the news but not entirely surprised. Many had been looking forward to reuniting with OMEGA X.

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Yet, fans were also disturbed by how rushed the tour was from the start. They are calling out the unprofessionalism of the companies on X (formerly Twitter).

please I hope omega x and ipq never tries to do a tour with fromm ever fucking again! this has been a disaster from the start.

— To. Zaryah 💌 (@hwichansgf) November 14, 2024

so let me get this straight.. fromm announced the tour 10/11.. tickets went on sale FOUR DAYS AFTER….. then they had the audacity to try and sell $500 vip 3 days after that..? they rushed us to buy tickets but waited until NOWWW to give us confirmation the tour is cancelled..? pic.twitter.com/FMX7EF8c7W

— To. soup ᡣ𐭩 (@soupieluv) November 14, 2024

You should probably make your statements for an American tour in English, and maybe you should let fans know first next time instead of canceling with venues and going silent for a week about it, and then posting new content like nothing happened. Incredibly disappointed.

— To. chey chey (@hot4omegax) November 14, 2024

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Still, fans are emphasizing their anger is not at the OMEGA X members but at the companies in question.

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IPQ and the fromm store are attempting to compensate fans who purchased VIP packages by offering a signed poster, photocard set, and video call with a member.

I still hate you Fromm & IPQ 😒 pic.twitter.com/jrDCXRp28N

— 차이아 ♡ 한겸해 (@ChaiaLoveS) November 14, 2024

Hopefully, we can get a full group tour after Hwichan and Sebin, who enlisted for their mandatory military service this year, discharge.

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