Two October concerts leave Ticketlink Live Arena; Doh Kyung-soo and Lee Chang-sub rebook from scratch
Two solo concerts due in October at Ticketlink Live Arena in Olympic Park, Seoul, announced venue changes within three hours of each other on 8 September. Doh Kyung-soo moves to Hall 5 of KINTEX Exhibition Center 1 and Lee Chang-sub to Kyung Hee University's Grand Peace Palace, with a week's delay. All existing bookings are cancelled and rebooking starts on 14 September.
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![The revised poster for the Seoul dates of the 2026-2027 DOH KYUNG SOO concert tour [DAY OFF]: the singer seated in black among scattered papers, with 2 to 4 October 2026 and the new venue, KINTEX 1, Exhibition Hall 5, printed over red graphics.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.toast.com%2Faaaaab%2Fticketlink%2FTKL_7%2FDKS_DAYOFF_Kintex_0908.jpg&w=1280&q=75)
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Key points
- Two solo concerts due in October at Ticketlink Live Arena in Olympic Park, Seoul, announced venue changes within three hours of each other on 8 September.
- Doh Kyung-soo's Seoul show moves to Hall 5 of Exhibition Center 1 at KINTEX on the same dates, while Lee Chang-sub's moves to Kyung Hee University Grand Peace Palace and slips a week, from 9–11 October to 16–18 October.
- Because the seating differs at the new venues, both shows cancel every existing booking and reopen sales. Rebooking runs in stages from 14 September.
Two autumn arena concerts wobbled at the same address on the same day. At 12:11pm and 3:07pm on 8 September, Ticketlink posted separate venue-change notices for two solo concerts due in October at Ticketlink Live Arena, the handball arena in Olympic Park: Doh Kyung-soo's 2026-2027 DOH KYUNG SOO CONCERT TOUR [DAY OFF] IN SEOUL and the Seoul dates of 2026 Lee Chang-sub Solo Concert: Unknown.
The two notices explain the reason slightly differently. Doh Kyung-soo's promoter cited "unavoidable circumstances in the vicinity of the venue" making audience safety and a smooth performance difficult, while Lee Chang-sub's said "a continuing situation in which use of the venue's facilities is difficult". Neither disclosed a specific cause. Lee Chang-sub's promoter separately apologised for the late notice, citing the final consultation and approval process with the venue.
They are moving to different places. Doh Kyung-soo's Seoul show goes to Hall 5 of Exhibition Center 1 at KINTEX on the original dates and times. Lee Chang-sub's moves to Kyung Hee University Grand Peace Palace and slips a week, now set for 7:30pm on Friday 16 October, 6pm on Saturday 17 October and 5pm on Sunday 18 October. Rebooked prices for that concert are 187,000 won for a soundcheck VIP seat, 165,000 won for R, and 154,000 won each for S and restricted-view seats.
For ticket holders the awkward part is having to book again from the beginning. The seating layouts at the new venues differ, so both concerts cancel every existing booking and refund it automatically. Doh Kyung-soo's bookings were cancelled in bulk at 2pm on 8 September, and the notice states that anyone who had cancelled their own ticket before then forfeits presale eligibility when rebooking. Rebooking begins with a first presale for existing fan-club presale holders at 8pm on Monday 14 September domestically and 8pm on Tuesday 15 September globally, then fan-club verification on 16 September, a second presale on 17 September domestically and 18 September globally, and general sales at 8pm on Monday 21 September. Presales are limited to one ticket per person and general sales to two, and the same seat or grade is not guaranteed. Lee Chang-sub's presale runs from 7pm on 14 September to 3:59pm on 15 September.
Ticketlink Live Arena is listed by KOPIS, Korea's performing-arts database, as the handball arena in Olympic Park, at 5,003 seats. Two concerts booked into the same room left it within a day, but what exactly the facility situation is, and whether later bookings are affected, has not been confirmed publicly. No change has been announced for Jung Seung-hwan's tenth-anniversary concert, due in the same room in December.
What changed
| Doh Kyung-soo [DAY OFF] IN SEOUL | Lee Chang-sub Unknown (Seoul) | |
|---|---|---|
| Original venue | Ticketlink Live Arena, Olympic Park | Ticketlink Live Arena, Olympic Park |
| New venue | Hall 5, Exhibition Center 1, KINTEX | Kyung Hee University Grand Peace Palace |
| Dates | Unchanged | 9–11 October becomes 7:30pm Friday 16, 6pm Saturday 17 and 5pm Sunday 18 October |
| Stated reason | "Unavoidable circumstances in the vicinity of the venue" | "A continuing situation in which use of the venue's facilities is difficult" |
| Existing bookings | Cancelled in bulk at 2pm on 8 September, refunded automatically | Cancelled in bulk, refunded automatically |
| Notice posted | 12:11pm, 8 September | 3:07pm, 8 September |
Doh Kyung-soo rebooking schedule
| Stage | When | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| First presale (domestic) | 8pm, Monday 14 September | 1 per person |
| First presale (global) | 8pm, Tuesday 15 September | 1 per person |
| Fan-club verification | Wednesday 16 September | — |
| Second presale (domestic) | Thursday 17 September | 1 per person |
| Second presale (global) | Friday 18 September | 1 per person |
| General sales | 8pm, Monday 21 September | 2 per person |
Lee Chang-sub rebooked prices
| Seat grade | Price |
|---|---|
| Soundcheck VIP | 187,000 won |
| R | 165,000 won |
| S | 154,000 won |
| Restricted view | 154,000 won |
Which concerts are moving?
Doh Kyung-soo's 2026-2027 DOH KYUNG SOO CONCERT TOUR [DAY OFF] IN SEOUL and the Seoul dates of 2026 Lee Chang-sub Solo Concert: Unknown. Both were due in October at Ticketlink Live Arena, the handball arena in Olympic Park.
Where are they moving to?
Doh Kyung-soo's concert goes to Hall 5 of Exhibition Center 1 at KINTEX, and Lee Chang-sub's to Kyung Hee University Grand Peace Palace.
Are the dates changing too?
Doh Kyung-soo's dates and times are unchanged. Lee Chang-sub's move a week later, from 9–11 October to 7:30pm on Friday 16, 6pm on Saturday 17 and 5pm on Sunday 18 October.
What happens to tickets already booked?
The seating layouts at the new venues differ, so both concerts cancel every existing booking and refund it automatically. Doh Kyung-soo's were cancelled at 2pm on 8 September, and anyone who had cancelled their own ticket before that forfeits presale eligibility when rebooking.
When does rebooking start?
Doh Kyung-soo's runs in stages from the first domestic presale at 8pm on Monday 14 September to general sales at 8pm on Monday 21 September. Lee Chang-sub's presale runs from 7pm on 14 September to 3:59pm on 15 September.
Why are the concerts moving?
Neither notice gave a specific cause. Doh Kyung-soo's promoter cited "unavoidable circumstances in the vicinity of the venue" and Lee Chang-sub's "a continuing situation in which use of the venue's facilities is difficult". Whether later bookings at the arena are affected has not been confirmed.
