Kanye West’s Late Arrival at South Korean Concert Sparks Criticism

At approximately 9:10 PM on August 23 (KST), the Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea was the venue for Kanye West’s “Ye x Ty Dolla Sign Vultures Listening Experience.”

Despite the scheduled start time of 8 PM, West arrived at the venue a full 70 minutes late without any prior announcement. He immediately took to the stage and began his performance, skipping any introductory remarks.

The event organizer, NexTis (headed by Park Jae-hyung), stated, “This performance goes beyond the typical concert experience, providing a special chance to fully immerse in the distinctive artistic world of Ye (Kanye West). Attendees will be able to encounter a new level of emotion and excitement. Our top priority is to ensure that all attendees can fully enjoy this exceptional event in a safe and comfortable environment.”

Ye’s comeback in South Korea is a significant event, as it marks his first show in 14 years since his concert at Naksan Beach in 2010. This highly awaited trip is a part of a private listening session for his album “Vultures,”which features a collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign.

Since his arrival in 2004, West has made a significant impact on the music industry as both a rapper and producer. His contributions to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ music have helped shape the current musical landscape. West’s albums, “The College Dropout”and “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,”are considered landmarks and played a major role in propelling him to stardom.

Throughout the 2000s, he has earned numerous Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album and has been recognized as the most awarded male solo artist of the 21st century.

The source for the information is from a website called “daum”which can be found at https://v.daum.net/v/20240823213832844.