SEVENTEEN Concert Injury Sparks Intense Backlash

SEVENTEEN is facing backlash after fireworks malfunction at their recent concert injured fans.

The controversy began when fireworks were accidentally set off directly into the audience. Videos quickly spread online showing the dangerous incident. Several attendees reported injuries from the fireworks.

Soon after, PLEDIS Entertainment addressed the accident, blaming product defects.

“We deeply apologize to the audience members who were shocked or inconvenienced by the incident. The spectators who were injured at the scene were immediately treated at the temporary clinic at the concert and went home.
We will perform special effects after a more thorough safety inspection to prevent problems from recurring.”
— PLEDIS

A fan later shared detailed personal injuries and photos showing burns and damage to their clothing.

“I was going to post the photos after the concert, but the agency statement has already gone up. It was really dangerous. Please shoot the fireworks towards the sky. I still feel the heat on my entire right arm. My seat was in section N5, and thank you to everyone near me who used their bare hands to get the fire out on my clothes. I would have probably never gotten treatment and gone home if I had been panicking alone, standing there frozen.”
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The fan later posted an update from the hospital:

Thank you for your concern. Yesterday, I received treatment at a specialized burn hospital. I’ve received so much concern from fans all around the world, and I’m sorry I can’t reply to each of you individually.

— 워누야 (@wwwonwoo0) September 15, 2025

K-Netizens reacted with disappointment and concern.

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Comments include:

• “It seems like it was really bad…compensation is a must, and I hope they receive good treatment. They must’ve gone with a good heart…what is this?”
• “Thank goodness she’s okay…burn treatment takes some time and even leaves a scar…”
• “I hope they receive treatment well.”
• “The fan is so nice…if it were me, I’d be cursing up a storm.”
• “The artists should go with them to treatment.”
• “I hope it doesn’t leave a scar…”
• “Third-degree burns? They are going to have to receive treatment for a long time…”
• “This is crazy…”

The incident has put safety at SEVENTEEN’s concerts under scrutiny as fans demand accountability and better precautions.