BLANK2Y call off U.S. tour following Youngbin’s removal from the group after assault allegations

South Korean band BLANK2Y has officially called off their American tour following Youngbin’s removal from the group after assault allegations from his ex-girlfriend.

As shared by the Korean tabloid Soompi, last week, BLANK2Y’s agency Keystone Entertainment announced that Youngbin had been removed from the group due to allegations of dating violence. According to an anonymous online post that was later confirmed by the agency to be about Youngbin, the idol physically assaulted and strangled his girlfriend when she tried to break up with him.

Keystone Entertainment and concert organizer Studio PAV officially announced on February 28 that the tour, which was supposed to take place in May, has now been cancelled. “Due to the recent controversy involving a [former] member, BLANK2Y’s U.S. tour that was scheduled for May 2023 has been cancelled following discussions with the concert organizer,” Keystone Entertainment said.

“We sincerely apologize for having to convey this cancellation news to all the fans who had been waiting for BLANK2Y’s U.S. tour, and we ask for your generous understanding,” the agency added. Meanwhile, Studio PAV shared in a statement, “Due to the recent event, we will not be moving forward with BLANK2Y 1ST U.S. TOUR that was planned for May 2023.

We sincerely apologize to fans who were excited to see BLANK2Y. We will closely monitor the situation and possibly reconsider the tour for the future. We wish the best of luck to BLANK2Y and will continue to support them moving forward. Thank you for your understanding,” the studio concluded.

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