Hong Kong star Ekin Cheng has been in the entertainment industry for nearly 40 years, working as a singer, actor, and host. In recent years, he has actively held concert tours, attracting many fans. Unexpectedly, his originally scheduled concert in Tokyo this December was suddenly announced to be canceled by the official organizers. After the reason was revealed, it sparked heated discussions among netizens.
Ekin Cheng was originally scheduled to hold the “EKIN CHENG LIVE IN TOKYO 2025” concert on December 5 at Tokyo's Ebisu Garden Place. However, on the 25th, the organizer announced without warning that, due to “force majeure,” the concert had been canceled, and issued an apology: “We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused to audiences who anticipated this performance, and sincerely thank everyone for your understanding and support.”
After the news broke, many longtime fans complained. This concert marked Ekin Cheng’s rare return to perform in Japan, so many fans had already purchased tickets early and arranged for flights, hotels, and other related plans. Now, with the concert canceled, their travel plans have been disrupted, and on top of that, they have to deal with refunding flight tickets, concert tickets, and accommodation, which makes them feel very disappointed. Netizens have also speculated about the underlying reason, suspecting that it may be related to ongoing disputes between China and Japan.
News source: China Times News + Liberty Entertainment