KAMP LA 2022 is currently a topic of heated discussions among fans after announcing the absence of half of its lineup of artists, most of whom were scheduled to perform on Day 1 of the two-day event.
KAMP LA 2022 Becomes Controversial After Half of Its Lineup Artists Was Unable to Attend
Organized by KAMP Global and Eventim Live Asia (ELA), KAMP LA 2022 was a highly-anticipated event as it boasted a star-studded lineup for its two-day show.
As seven acts, including the headliners for Day 2 (MONSTA X and Zion.T) are unable to attend, KAMP LA 2022 lost half of its lineup of artists. The festival was soon met with criticism as many fans expressed their disappointment and rage.
A few fans compared the event to the infamous Fyre Festival, while others said it was a failed festival.
This is actually the K-Pop version of Fyre Festival. What a dumpster fire. 🫠🫠🫠 https://t.co/HEYgF2Zz6e
— 💗 Stella 💗 (@SonexStella) October 14, 2022
this fyre ass festival😭😭 like that’s half the lineup might as well shut that shit down https://t.co/U8TjqJZjX4
— kayla (@mikhaylacl) October 15, 2022
KAMP LA 2022 dubbed as being "the largest K-Pop event in American history" failed to prove themselves this weekend following visa issues
— 파룬 (@balloon_wanted) October 17, 2022
More than 7 out of the 15 acts were unable to perform due to visa issues
KAMP has not elaborated on the visa problems
So many things wrong with Kamp LA. 1st they book a venue that was way too big for their show, had poor artist announcements, and now can't even get the rite visas for their artist. Gonna be one of the biggest concert fails in history.#KAMPLA22 #KAMPLOSANGELES #KAMPLAApologize
— Andrew Rivera (@Kpopminipanda) October 15, 2022
Some fans even expressed their frustration as they spent money on booking flights to Los Angeles and reserving hotel rooms, and yet they didn't get to see their favorite artists due to visa issues.
I cannot believe this is happening. No Kai at Kamp and also no Taeyeon and a bunch of other artists. I just requested a refund. I came all the way here from FL for nothing, lost 2k on flights, hotel and etc and I will probably not get to see Kai again 😞 #kai #KAMPLA22
— Eternal April🌷 Sexy in the Air 🎶 (@taemotivation) October 15, 2022
good that we can refund our tickets but what about those who flew? travelled all the way here who paid for accommodations and flight already? I literally just got to LAX when I received the news that Taeyeon couldn't make it. When I say I'm disappointed, I meant I'm furious
— ☆ k¡ng 탱구 | がんばりき (@gencyannie) October 15, 2022
No 😭😭😭 literally spent over 2k NOT INCLUDING the tickets for flights, hotel, rental car and etc that I cannot get back #Kai #KAMP2022 #KAMPLOSANGELES pic.twitter.com/EH8Jc3LNTg
— Eternal April🌷 Sexy in the Air 🎶 (@taemotivation) October 15, 2022
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Lineup for KAMP LA 2022 Day 2
Meanwhile, since MONSTA X and Zion.T are unable to travel to Los Angeles for KAMP LA 2022, the remaining artists who will perform on Day 2 are aespa, MOMOLAND, Chungha, Epik High, and T1419.
The show will take place at the same venue, Rose Bowl, at Oct. 16 local time.
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Written by Maria Scott
