K-pop concerts face renewed uncertainty in Greater China

A series of recent cancellations and indefinite postponements of K-pop concerts across the Greater China region has renewed questions about whether unofficial restrictions on Korean pop culture remain in place, despite signals of gradual easing. Dream Concert 2026 in Hong Kong, scheduled for Feb. 6 and 7, was organized by the Korea Entertainment Producer's Association and From Entertainment in partnership with Chinese firm Changsha Liu Jiu Cultural Heritage Corp. However, the Chinese partner uni