South Korean star concert delayed in Vietnam

 Starhaus Entertainment's announcement

Lee Min Ho Management Company, Starhaus Entertainment, has published their announcement that said 'in response to the many requests from fans in Vietnam, there have been a lot of discussions and plans to make this best show so far. But, in spite of all the effort, there are still many unresolved issues alleged to be the responsibility of the Vietnamese promoter, VDC Entertainment. Therefore, we regret to announce that the show scheduled for August 3, 2013, has been cancelled.'

At a press conference on June 24, VDC Entertainment said that they spent VND12 billion (USD575,000) to invite Lee Min-ho to Vietnam and rent all of the equipment from overseas.

Then on July 16, the show's spokeperson announced that Lee Min-Ho would arrive in Vietnam and attend a press conference on August 2. According to the Vietnamese organisers, questions by the press would be sent to South Korea first for approval by the star and his management company.

Former Vietnamese director of the show, Ho Hoai Anh, said he quit a month ago because of a commitment  to another job. However, another reason that made Anh drop out is his contention that the promoters are unprofessional.

South Korean star Lee Min-ho

Even though each ticket costs from VND1-4 million, the Vietnamese organisers affirmed that 2,000 out of 3,000 tickets were sold to both domestic and foreign fans. However, after the concert was delayed, they have not issued an announcement regarding a reimbursement programme for the fans.

Nguyen Quoc Chiem, deputy head of Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said they will work with VDC Entertainment, beginning on July 30.

"If the organisers cancelled the show, we will demand that they reimburse the ticket fee." Chiem said.