Singer Kim Jang-hoon's first-ever popular music performance on Gyeogryeolbiyeoldo Island in Taean, South Chungcheong Province, often referred to as the "Dokdo of the West Sea," has been postponed due to worsening weather conditions.

Kim was scheduled to perform at noon today near the lighthouse on Bukgyeogryeolbido Island in Geunheung-myeon, Taean-gun, but was unable to enter the island due to local weather and maritime conditions, forcing a postponement. Previously, South Chungcheong Province announced on October 25 that this would be the first popular music concert held on Gyeogryeolbiyeoldo.

The concert was organized to raise awareness of the importance of South Korea's western maritime territory in commemoration of "Dokdo Day" on October 25. Kim planned to climb Bukgyeogryeolbido Island alongside the band "Hanguksaram" to hold a live performance. Considering the island's dock conditions, the event was to be held without an audience and broadcast live via Kim's official YouTube channel and South Chungcheong Province's official YouTube channel, "Chungnam TV."

Kim's camp stated that they decided to postpone the performance prioritizing on-site safety and plan to push for another entry to the island in November. Specific schedules will be released at a later date.
Gyeogryeolbiyeoldo consists of three main islands—Bukgyeogryeolbido, Seogyeogryeolbido, and Donggyeogryeolbido—along with affiliated islets. Located 55 kilometers west of Anheung Port in Taean, it has a total area of 514,603 square meters, making it approximately 2.7 times larger than Dokdo. The island group was named for its appearance resembling birds flying in a row.

Kim previously stated, "Just as I have worked to raise awareness of the preciousness of Dokdo, I now want to let more people know about the value of South Korea's islands, including Gyeogryeolbiyeoldo in the West Sea."



(Photo: Getty Images Korea) (Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon, SBS Entertainment News)