Kep1er has canceled some performances of their Japan fan meeting due to unforeseen circumstances, apologizing to fans for the inconvenience.
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Part of Kep1er's Japan fan meeting has been canceled. Today (20th), Kep1er announced through their official Japanese site, 'Due to various circumstances, we regret to inform you that the following performances of 'Kep1er JAPAN FANMEETING 'Kep1arcade' have been inevitably canceled.' They added, 'We sincerely apologize for the great inconvenience and concern caused to everyone who was looking forward to this event.' The canceled performances were scheduled for May 15 at Fenice Sakai Grand Hall, May 19 and 20 at Tachikawa Stage Garden, and May 22 at Okaya Kogyo Nagoya Public Hall. Kep1er released their 8th mini-album 'CRACK CODE' and the title track 'KILLA (Face the other me)' on the 31st of last month, marking their first comeback after the transition to a six-member lineup. They will also appear in a ceremonial pitch and performance before the game on May 23 at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka during the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters match.
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