Korean boy group BE:MAX has canceled its Saturday St. Paul appearance because of visa issues, the group said on social media.
They were slated to be the headlining band at what organizers are touting as Minnesota’s first K-pop convention at St. Paul RiverCentre beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday.
KPopMinneCon will feature music performances, dances, influencers, beauty and food vendors and merchandise. Performers include Ted Park and influencer Beom Han is also scheduled to appear. The event will celebrate the Korean pop music community in the Midwest, according to presenter MNKPopConnect.
The band posted on social media that when they arrived at the airport to fly to the United States they had to cancel the trip “due to the unexpected cancellation of our visa.”
It was unclear Saturday morning whether the entire festival would be canceled, however stories on its social media account after the announcement showed the festival organizers were preparing for attendees still.
The convention was advertised as offering an all-in-one ticket covering both entry and concert access, with flexible in-and-out privileges. Activities include panels, dance challenges, and Korean and Asian food trucks serving a variety of cuisines.
BE:MAX was scheduled to perform at 8 p.m.
Meet and greets run from 3-6 p.m. and include performers Ted Park, Alan Z, Lucid Lee (LUC:ID), Ramiro Brave and Mimi Yang.
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