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Seventeen Apologizes After Pyrotechnics Malfunction Injures Two at Incheon Tour Opener

The agency says a defective pyrotechnic product caused the misfire.

Overview

  • The malfunction occurred during the final segment at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium when fireworks fell toward audience seating.
  • Two concertgoers received on‑site treatment at a temporary medical station and later returned home.
  • Pledis pledged to cover follow‑up medical costs and to reach out to all attendees of Saturday's show to check for any additional injuries or damages.
  • The company removed the implicated effects for the Sept. 14 performance and said it increased safety inspections for special effects.
  • Fans had shared videos on X that appeared to show misfired red fireworks near front sections, and the Incheon dates opened a world tour drawing roughly 54,000 over two nights with upcoming stops in Hong Kong, North America, and Japan.