Stray Kids’ Bang Chan calls out venue after early concert shutdown due to extreme heat
Stray Kids’ Bang Chan faced controversy following the early end of their June 23 concert in Washington, D.C. The open-air stadium showed major issues with heat and fan safety during the group’s dominATE world tour date.
Fans were left waiting outside in 101°F (38°C) heat as the venue delayed entry for soundcheck and closed doors early, sparking frustration. The intense heat forced multiple pauses during the show, with members, including Lee Know, handing out water to fans themselves.
Fan on Twitter:
HUNDREDS of us out here for VIP seated SOUNDCHECK they couldn’t get people in quick enough, closed the gates & started soundcheck despite us all being here on time & waiting in this heat
Concerns peaked as fans were required to throw away their own water bottles at the gate, then pay $8 for drinks inside. No water was distributed until Stray Kids intervened on stage, angering fans who slammed both the venue and concert promoter Live Nation for negligence.
Fan on Twitter:
so this stadium didn’t let hundreds of stays with vip get into soundcheck, forced stays to throw out their water bottles before entering the venue, then forced stays to pay 8 dollars per water, then didn’t give water for free until skz themselves stopped the concert and asked…
Bang Chan took to Bubble after the event, hinting at dissatisfaction with how the venue handled water availability during the extreme heat.
Bang Chan:
it’s so fucking hot, shit! STAY, please stay hydrated and safe today
The show cut short after prolonged fan safety issues and rising heat concerns. Two more dominATE tour stops remain, with warnings for fans to stay cautious in soaring temperatures.
Fans continue to scrutinize venue staff and Live Nation’s handling of the dangerous conditions that marred a highly anticipated concert.
