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A K-pop band’s plea to fans: Put down the phone
Concert-goers record performances due to high ticket costs and desire to relive/share. K-pop band Cortis radically appeals for fans to put phones down, prioritizing direct live experience, even naming their tour "Put Your Phone Down." This reopens the debate: does recording prevent truly living an event? While artists also seek virality, making fan phone use not solely their fault, Cortis laments the irreplaceable, electric energy lost. The author suggests genuine, lasting memories stem from an unmediated, active concert experience.
Indian Express · Editorial · Aug 8, 2026 at 1:37 AM