The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) announced its plan to adjust social distancing measures due to COVID-19 during its regular briefing on April 15.

At the briefing, the CDSCH revealed that it would fully lift social distancing measures starting April 18. This marks the first time in two years and one month since the distancing system was introduced in March 2020. While the indoor and outdoor mask-wearing mandate will continue, the decision will be reviewed and finalized in two weeks based on the situation.

With the lifting of distancing restrictions, the mandatory ban on cheering and shouting at performances and sports venues will also be removed. When asked if cheering and shouting, which can spread droplets, would be permitted, the CDSCH responded, "As social distancing is lifted, the mandatory measures subject to fines and penalties will be removed.”

It continued, "However, we believe that practicing autonomous lifestyle rules is important. Regarding cheering, the 'recommendation' rule in the 'Living with COVID-19' guidelines suggests that it is best to exercise self-restraint as much as possible. While previously it was a 'coercive shame' where violations led to mandatory punishment, we ask that you now understand it as a 'recommendation' rule that must be voluntarily observed.”

The performance industry, which began to rebound in the latter half of last year, is expected to become even more vibrant in the first half of this year. Artists preparing for concerts after the lifting of distancing measures include Stray Kids (Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Seungmin, I.N, Felix), WINNER (Yoon, Jinu, Mino, Seunghoon), Lim Young-woong, singers from TV Chosun's 'Tomorrow's National Singer,' Ravi from VIXX, Lee Su-jeong from Lovelyz, and Epik High (Tablo, Tukutz, Mithra Jin).

Stray Kids, who recently topped Billboard's main album chart 'Billboard 200,' will kick off their new world tour with 'Stray Kids 2nd World Tour 'MANIAC'' from April 29 to May 1 at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

WINNER, who has resumed full group activities after approximately two years, will hold their solo concert 'WINNER 2022 CONCERT [THE CIRCLE]' on April 30 and May 1 at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul.

Ravi will hold his fourth solo concert 'REVELUV' on May 7 and 8 at the Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.

Lee Su-jeong from Lovelyz will hold her first solo concert '1st Concert [My Name]' from May 5 to 29 at the West Bridge Live Hall in Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. She will perform a total of 16 shows over four weeks.

Epik High, who is successfully continuing their US tour, will hold their 2022 encore concert 'Epik High Is Here Encore' from May 13 to 15 at the Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

These are English translations of articles from our GTTOUR Japanese website.