Thunderstorms cut short BIGBANG’s Bangkok concert, G-Dragon apologises as fans offered full refunds (VIDEO)

BIGBANG members perform in heavy rain at Bangkok’s Rajamangala National Stadium on November 8, 2026 (left), before worsening weather forced the concert to be cut short, with a safety announcement displayed on the venue’s screen (right). — Social media pics

By Malay Mail

First Published: Monday, 09 Nov 2026 8:47 AM MYT

Last Modified: Monday, 09 Nov 2026 8:53 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — K-pop group BIGBANG was forced to cut short its Bangkok concert last night after heavy rain, strong winds and lightning raised safety concerns.

The group was performing at Rajamangala National Stadium on the second night of its two-day Bangkok stop when worsening weather prompted organisers to halt the show.

According to South Korean entertainment outlet Sports Chosun, the concert began without rain before conditions deteriorated during the performance.

The members initially continued performing despite the downpour, but increasing thunder and lightning eventually led to the decision to stop.

“We were glad it wasn’t raining when the concert started, but we were told that all the thunder and lightning made it extremely dangerous from a safety standpoint,” the members said when addressing concertgoers, according to the report.

“We had no choice but to stop the show. It’s a disappointing situation for everyone. We really don’t want to go back either.

“We desperately want to keep performing, but safety is important. We hope to create an opportunity to see you again in good weather.”

BIGBANG later apologised to fans in a message posted in Thai on the group’s official Facebook page, thanking those who attended and reiterating that safety remained the priority.

“We’re sorry we couldn’t finish tonight’s performance. Thank you to everyone who came to be with us,” the group wrote.

“Everyone’s safety is our top priority. Please take care of yourselves and have a safe journey home.”

The interruption came a day after BIGBANG’s opening Bangkok concert on Saturday went ahead without disruption.

Organisers have since confirmed that all ticket holders for the affected November 8 performance will receive full refunds.

In a notice published by ticketing platform Thaiticketmajor, organisers said the refunds would cover the full amount paid, including ticketing and payment gateway fees.

Refund procedures and processing times will vary depending on how and where tickets were purchased.

Fans required to submit refund requests or provide bank account details have until December 15 to do so, while those eligible for automatic refunds need not take any action.

“We know how much you were looking forward to this concert, and we sincerely apologise for the disappointment and inconvenience the cancellation has caused. Thank you for your understanding and continued support,” the notice read.

G-Dragon also reached out to fans on social media following the cancellation, expressing his disappointment over the unexpected ending while stressing that safety had to come first.

“You must have waited a long time, and I’m so disappointed and upset. Above all, everyone’s safety comes first. Let’s make sure we meet again,” he wrote.

The Bangkok dates were part of BIGBANG’s XX: COSMOS world tour, celebrating the group’s 20th anniversary.