PSY is criticized for wasting water.

PSY is facing pressure as he prepares to hold a summer show featuring water effects amidst South Korea's drought.

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In early June 2022, PSY announced the Summer Swag 2022 concert, marking the return of the singer's famous annual Summer Swag series after a three-year hiatus. Therefore, the owner of the hit Gangnam Style spent a lot of time preparing and planning spectacular performances to entertain his audience.

In particular, continuing the tradition of previous years, this year's Summer Swag promises to feature water displays and water-related effects that will excite the audience.

Summer Swag is one of the most popular concerts in South Korea during the summer.

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Previously, the 45-year-old singer shocked the public by revealing he bought trucks carrying 300 tons of pure, drinkable water to use in his concert performances. "I used 300 tons of drinkable water, so the price was really high," he revealed. PSY also explained his method of pouring water into stadium reservoirs and spraying it during climactic performances. Summer Swag 2022 was even advertised as PSY's concert with the most water ever used, meaning PSY would likely use 300 tons or more of water for this year's show.

However, amidst the severe drought in South Korea, the public began to express disapproval and criticism regarding the water usage of Summer Swag 2022. News MT reported that many netizens expressed their outrage: "There's a drought this year, please limit the water spraying," "Don't waste water just for one concert," "300 tons of water during this drought? The water shortage is quite serious, what are you thinking?"…

Many viewers suggested that PSY should replace the water effects with glitter, fireworks, etc.

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Many comments suggested that the former YG Entertainment artist should find a different approach for Summer Swag 2022: " Everyone is sensitive during this time of drought and wildfires. I hope PSY's team finds an alternative solution," "You should consider climate change and the environment," "Avoid unnecessary resource use"... On the other hand, some also suggested that PSY should keep the idea of spraying water but use less water. PSY's team has yet to respond to this wave of controversy.

Summer Swag is PSY's annual, unique, and energetic concert series, which began in the summer of 2011. For the past three years, due to various reasons, including the Covid-19 pandemic, this music event has not taken place. Tickets for Summer Swag 2022 will go on sale on the evening of June 18th.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/psy-bi-chi-trich-vi-lang-phi-nuoc-1851466036.htm