808 Hi Recordings Cancels Lee Hi World Tour Due to Contractual Issues

What's Happening? 808 Hi Recordings has announced the cancellation of the entire Lee Hi & 808 Hi Recordings World Tour 2026, including a sold-out concert in Jakarta. The decision was made due to the tour promoter, KINO WHITE TOURING KOREA INC, failing to meet contractual obligations. Despite efforts

Music & Festivals

SEE ALL

Rolling Stone

BTS’ Arirang Tour Takes New York (and New Jersey)

Trendline

Morgan Wallen Concludes Sold-Out 'Still The Problem' Tour with Record-Breaking Success

Rolling Stone

Sam Smith Releases Bluesy Lament ‘When He’s Gone’ Ahead of New Album ‘Hazel Eyes’

What is the story about?

What's Happening?

808 Hi Recordings has announced the cancellation of the entire Lee Hi & 808 Hi Recordings World Tour 2026, including a sold-out concert in Jakarta. The decision was made due to the tour promoter, KINO WHITE TOURING KOREA INC, failing to meet contractual

obligations. Despite efforts by 808 Hi Recordings to extend deadlines and allow the promoter to fulfill their commitments, the promoter opted to cancel the tour. Ticket holders will receive refunds.

Why It's Important?

The cancellation highlights the challenges faced by the music industry in organizing international tours, particularly the reliance on promoters to meet contractual obligations. This incident may affect the reputation of the promoter and could lead to increased scrutiny and stricter contractual terms in future agreements. Fans who purchased tickets are directly impacted, facing disappointment and the inconvenience of refund processes.