PSY's 'Summer Swag' 2022 Faces Criticism — Here's Why
PSY's "Summer Swag 2022" is currently receiving negative reactions from netizens because of one reason.
Keep on reading to know what's wrong with the event.
PSY's "Summer Swag" 2022 Draws Negative Reaction for THIS Reason
On June 3, PSY announced his plans to hold a "Summer Swag 2022" for the first time in three years. The first teaser photo for the event displays a muscular PSY, garnering much attention from the fans.
PSY’s ‘Summer Swag’ 2022 Faces Criticism - Here’s Why
The "Summer Swag" show is PSY's representative brand concert that started in 2011 and is one of the most famous shows during the summer season. It is popular for getting the audience soaking wet as the singer sprays water to them while he sings upbeat songs.
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While many fans are excited about his upcoming concert, the event is faced with harsh criticism as the drought continues in Korea.
PSY’s ‘Summer Swag’ 2022 Faces Criticism - Here’s Why
On the May 4 broadcast of MBC's "Radio Star," PSY appeared as a guest and shared that he bought drinkable water for the event and that his concert will use 300 tons of drinkable water per show delivered by water trucks.
Netizens are voicing that he should think of a different idea this year and refrain from doing his summer concert theme for the time being.
Some of the comments are:
"You use too much water in one performance"
"Do a different concept this year"
"Water waste is too much"
"There's still drought so think of another concept"
PSY’s ‘Summer Swag’ 2022 Faces Criticism - Here’s Why
Meanwhile, tickets for PSY's "Summer Swag 2022" will go on sale through Interpark starting on June 16 at 8 p.m. KST.
Do you think PSY should come up with a different theme this year for his summer concert? Share your opinions in the comments section below!
PSY's "That That" (feat. BTS Suga) Becomes First K-pop MV of 2022 to Achieve THIS on YouTube
In other news, PSY recently had a new achievement on YouTube with his new song "That That" (featuring and produced by BTS Suga).
PSY’s ‘Summer Swag’ 2022 Faces Criticism - Here’s Why
On June 2, the "That That" music video eventually surpassed 200 million views. It has been just 34 days since the MV came out on April 29 at 6 p.m. KST.
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With this, "That That" becomes the first Korean MV released in 2022 and PSY's seventh music video to garner 200 million views on YouTube.
PSY' "Summer Swag" 2022 Faces Criticism - Here's Why
To recall, PSY's "That That" MV claimed the record for the fastest K-pop music video of 2022 to hit 100 million views on the platform. The MV reached the 100-million mark on May 6 at approximately 6:21 p.m. KST. It took the video only seven days and 21 minutes to achieve the feat. It surpassed (G)I-DLE's "TOMBOY" MV, which took one month to gain 100 million views.
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PSY’s ‘Summer Swag’ 2022 Faces Criticism - Here’s Why
While "That That" continues to accumulate views on YouTube, it also steadily claims first-place trophy on music shows. It has taken home seven trophies to date, with the latest one being during the May 29 broadcast of SBS's "Inkigayo." PSY beat (G)I-DLE (with "TOMBOY") and IVE (with "LOVE DIVE") at that time.
Watch PSY's "That That" (featuring BTS Suga) here again to celebrate his new milestone!
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Written by Maria Scott
