Thousands flock to K-pop group Super Junior’s sold-out concert in Hong Kong, despite Covid-19 curbs on shows
- ‘Finally things are returning to normal and artists are coming back to Hong Kong,’ 25-year-old fan says at AsiaWorld-Expo event
- Under city’s Covid rules, concertgoers had to wear masks and they were not allowed to consume food or drinks at venue
Thousands of fans flocked to the final concert of K-pop group Super Junior’s visit in Hong Kong, despite a series of Covid-19 restrictions on shows, with the two-day event marking the return of Korean singers in the city.
The sold-out performance at AsiaWorld-Expo on Sunday by the nine-member boy group attracted eager fans from the city and overseas.
Hong Kong resident Katie Tsang said she was “emotional and touched” that her idols were hosting a show in the city, but it was a shame there were pandemic-related restrictions on the event.
“They were supposed to do part of their world tour in Hong Kong in 2020, but they didn’t, so now that they are finally here, I am really touched and I was really looking forward to the show,” the 22-year-old said.
But she said the atmosphere was not as good or intimate as a show by the band in 2018.
Show organisers earlier said the concert would adhere to the government’s pandemic regulations, with the performance venue being subject to a capacity limit of 85 per cent. Audience members also had to wear masks and they were not allowed to consume food or drinks at the venue.
The band was allowed to perform without masks, but they had to undergo regular Covid-19 testing. They were also required to have a barrier or gap of at least 1.5 metres separating them from the concertgoers.
