Exo from Exoplanet 1 – The Lost Planet explained
Exo from Exoplanet #1 – The Lost Planet was the first solo concert tour of Chinese-South Korean boy band Exo. The tour was officially announced on April 7, 2014, with tickets going on sale on April 16, 2014. The Lost Planet tour began in Seoul's Olympic Gymnastics Arena on May 23, 2014.
On May 21, 2014, SM Entertainment released an official statement stating that member Kris would not be joining EXO on their first solo concert tour after Kris filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment a week prior. SM Entertainment also released a statement stating that Kris' merchandise for the concert would be cancelled and all of the posters at the concert venue were changed to only showcase the 11 remaining members.[1]
On October 10, 2014, member Luhan filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment, similar to former member Kris. He discontinued his participation in the Exo from Exoplanet #1 – The Lost Planet tour as the remaining 10 members continued the tour promotion without him.[2]
Concerts
Seoul
- The Lost Planet tour was originally announced to have two concerts in Seoul with tickets for the two concerts selling out in 1.47 seconds. Due to the explosive response from fans, a third concert date was added for Seoul.[3]
Hong Kong
- One June 4, 2014, during the second concert of Exo from Exoplanet #1 – The Lost Planet, there was a stage incident during the song 'Angel' involving member D.O. A system malfunction occurred with the wiring that was responsible for lifting D.O.'s flying stage, sending two fans to the hospital. Exo released apologies and concern for the two fans immediately following the concert. D.O. and Suho also went to the hospital to visit the fans. SM Entertainment also released an official explanation and apology for the incident and confirmed that they would pay for the medical expenses for the two injured fans.[4]
Bangkok
- On September 12, 2014, member Luhan issued an apology via his official Weibo page, stating that he would be unable to attend the two shows in Bangkok, Thailand due to illness. Luhan reasoned long-term exhaustion, headaches, and insomnia for his absence during the two shows.[5]
Tour dates
Date | City | Country | Venue | Attendance |
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May 23, 2014 | Seoul | South Korea | Olympic Gymnastics Arena | 42,000[6] |
May 24, 2014 |
May 25, 2014 |
June 1, 2014 | Hong Kong | AsiaWorld–Arena | 20,000 |
June 2, 2014 |
June 14, 2014 | Wuhan | China | Wuhan Sports Center Stadium | 10,000[7] |
June 28, 2014 | Chongqing | Chongqing Olympic Sports Center | 10,000[8] |
July 5, 2014 | Chengdu | Chengdu Sports Centre | — |
July 11, 2014 | Taipei | Taiwan | Taipei Arena | 20,000[9] |
July 12, 2014 |
July 18, 2014 | Shanghai | China | Mercedes-Benz Arena | 20,000[10] |
July 19, 2014 |
July 27, 2014 | Changsha | Helong Stadium | — |
August 2, 2014 | Xi'an | Shaanxi Province Stadium | 10,000[11] |
August 23, 2014 | Singapore | Singapore Indoor Stadium | 8,000[12] |
August 30, 2014 | Guangzhou | China | Guangzhou International Sports Arena | — |
September 6, 2014 | Jakarta | Indonesia | Lapangan D Senayan | — |
September 13, 2014 | Bangkok | Thailand | Impact Arena | 22,000[13] |
September 14, 2014 |
September 20, 2014 | Beijing | China | MasterCard Center | 20,000[14] |
September 21, 2014 |
November 11, 2014 | Fukuoka | Japan | Marine Messe Fukuoka | — |
November 12, 2014 |
November 13, 2014 |
November 18, 2014 | Tokyo | Yoyogi National Gymnasium | 36,000[15] |
November 19, 2014 |
November 20, 2014 |
December 22, 2014 | Osaka | Osaka-jō Hall | 30,000[16] |
December 23, 2014 |
December 24, 2014 |
Total | 320,000[17] | |
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Notes and References
- Koreanupdates.com Official "EXO to Hold Their First Concert Without Kris" Koreanupdates.com Official. Consulted August 5, 2016 - (english)
- Asia Today "루한 절친 “루한 소송? 건강악화·가족에 대한 그리움”…SM 공식입장과 달라" Asia Today Official. Consulted August 5, 2016 - (korean)
- Soompi Official "Tickets for EXO’s First Seoul Concert Sold Out in Less Than 2 Seconds" Soompi Official. Consulted August 5, 2016 - (english)
- Koreanupdates.com Official "EXO Suho and D.O Visited Fans Who Got Hurt On Their Concert" Koreanupdates.com Official. Consulted August 5, 2016 - (english)
- Koreanupdates.com Official "Luhan Sent His Apologize For Not Being Able To Attend TLP in Bangkok" Koreanupdates.com Official. Consulted August 5, 2016 - (english)
- Web site: May 30, 2014 . Backstage photos of EXO's Seoul concert released . September 16, 2022 . The Korea Herald . en . September 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920163459/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140530000893 . live .
- Web site: June 16, 2014 . 大势男团EXO武汉演唱会顺利举办盛况空前-韩娱频道 . Popular boy group EXO's Wuhan concert was successfully held with unprecedented grandeur . September 16, 2022 . Sohu Entertainment . zh . February 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230211013218/http://korea.yule.sohu.com/20140616/n400901463.shtml . live .
- Web site: June 30, 2014 . 大势男团EXO重庆华丽开唱 大雨难挡粉丝热情-娱乐频道图片库-大视野-搜狐 . September 16, 2022 . Sohu . zh . September 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920171303/http://pic.gd.sohu.com/group-580142.shtml . live .
- Web site: July 13, 2014 . 엑소, 대만 첫 단독 콘서트 2만명 환호…아시아 대세 확인 . EXO's first solo concert in Taiwan 20,000 cheers ... Check out the Asian trend . September 16, 2022 . News1 . Naver . ko . September 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920170611/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0000918484 . live .
- News: July 20, 2014 . 엑소(EXO), 상하이 콘서트도 성료 '열기 이어가' . ko . EXO's Shanghai concert was successful, 'continue the heat' . Hankyung . Naver . September 16, 2022 . September 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920171152/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/015/0003123326?sid=103 . live .
- Web site: August 3, 2014 . 엑소(EXO), 中 시안에서 1만 팬 단독콘서트 성료 . EXO's 10,000-fan solo concert in Xi'an, China . September 16, 2022 . Herald Pop . Naver . ko . February 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230211013206/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0002608429 . live .
- Web site: August 27, 2014 . [PHOTOS] Exo from. Exoplanet #1 – The Lost Planet in Singapore ]. September 16, 2022 . HallyuSG . en-US . September 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920163555/https://www.hallyusg.net/2014/08/27/photos-exo-from-exoplanet-1-the-lost-planet-in-singapore/ . live .
- Web site: September 15, 2014 . '월드투어' 엑소, 태국공연 2만2천팬 동원..루한은 불참 . 'World Tour' EXO mobilizes 22,000 fans for Thai performance ... Luhan is absent . September 16, 2022 . Star News . Naver . ko . September 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920163404/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002337751 . live .
- Web site: September 22, 2014 . '첫 단독 콘서트 투어' 엑소, 中 베이징 심장을 뛰게하다 . 'First solo concert tour' EXO makes the heart beat in Beijing, China . September 16, 2022 . News1 . Naver . ko . February 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230211013234/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0001021039 . live .
- Web site: November 21, 2014 . 엑소, 日 도쿄 콘서트에 3만6천 관객 몰려. 여전한 인기 입증 . 36,000 spectators flock to Exo's Tokyo concert in Japan, proof of popularity . September 16, 2022 . Sports Chosun . Naver . ko . September 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920163434/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0002631069 . live .
- Web site: December 25, 2014 . 엑소, 첫 단독 콘서트 투어 아시아 17개 도시, 32만명 동원 . EXO's first solo concert tour mobilized 320,000 people in 17 Asian cities . September 16, 2022 . Herald Pop . Naver . ko . September 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920171008/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=016&aid=0000602468 . live .
- Web site: Sung . So-young . December 26, 2014 . Exo wraps up first Asian tour . September 16, 2022 . Korea JoongAng Daily . en . September 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920163558/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2014/12/26/etc/Exo-wraps-up-first-Asian-tour/2998949.html . live .