{
  "id": 10588404,
  "title": "Taemin postpones North American tour two weeks before launch over US visa delays",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/taemin-postpones-north-american-tour-two-weeks-before-launch-over-us-10588404",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T02:32:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260929/taemin-postpones-north-american-tour-two-weeks-before-launch-over-us-visa-delays"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shinhwa's Taemin has put off the North American segment of his 2026-27 world tour, LiMiNaL, by two weeks, according to a statement released on his official social media. The delay stems from complications with U.S. visas and the necessary administrative steps for the tour's key personnel. Numerous crucial members of the North American leg are still waiting for their visas, with no definite timeline for when these documents will be granted. Due to the potential risks and operational challenges, the team decided to postpone the tours and will announce new dates and venues in the future. Fans who purchased tickets for the North American shows are eligible for refunds through their original point of sale.",
  "summary": "SHINee member Taemin has postponed the North American leg of his world tour due to issues involving U.S. visas and related administrative procedures. A notice posted on Taemin's official social media accounts Tuesday announced the postponement of the North American dates of his 2026-27 world tour, \"LiMiNaL.\" According to the notice, Taemin's team decided to postpone the scheduled concerts due to…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Taemin postpones North American tour two weeks before launch over US visa delays",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/taemin-postpones-north-american-tour-two-weeks-before-launch-over-us",
        "published": "2026-09-29T02:17:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}