Still in Mourning, Zayn Malik Postpones World Tour Until Next Year Following the Sudden Passing of Liam Payne

Kapanlagi.com - Zayn Malik, former member of One Direction, announced the postponement of the STAIRWAY TO THE SKY concert tour in the United States via his X account on Saturday (19/10/2024). This decision was made only 4 days before the opening concert, which was supposed to take place in San Francisco on October 23, as a tribute to the passing of Liam Payne, a fellow former member of One Direction.

Through his post, Zayn stated, "After the sad passing this week, I have decided to postpone the STAIRWAY TO THE SKY tour in the US." He explained that the tour will be rescheduled for January next year, and complete information will be provided soon. Zayn also emphasized that tickets already purchased by fans can still be used for the new schedule.

The concert series, which was supposed to run from October 23 to November 2, 2024, includes five major US cities - San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and New York - before continuing to the European continent. This announcement has certainly received responses from fans. So, what is the fans' reaction to Zayn's decision regarding the concert postponement? Read more below.

1. Positive Response from Fans

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Zayn's decision to postpone his concert tour has received positive support from his loyal fans. They understand that the DUSK TILL DAWN singer needs time to recover and reorganize his mental state following the departure of his longtime friend.

Some fans expressed their empathy with touching words. "Prioritize yourself and take the break you need. We will continue to stand by and support you. Make sure to take care of your physical and mental well-being," wrote one fan.

In the same vein, another fan also stated, "There’s no need to rush, take your time to heal. We all understand your situation and will always be here for you wholeheartedly."

2. Condolences from Zayn Malik

One day after the sad news of Liam Payne's passing spread, Zayn Malik shared an emotional message expressing his feelings of loss. In his post on Friday (18/10), the former One Direction member expressed his regret for all the things he had yet to say to his long-time friend.

"It feels like I'm speaking loudly to you, hoping you can hear every word. I can't help but think selfishly that there are still many conversations we should have had in our lives," Zayn expressed with deep emotion.

Zayn also expressed regret for not having the chance to thank Liam. "I never got to say thank you for all your help and support when I was at my lowest point in my life journey," he wrote. This statement shows that although they rarely appeared together since One Direction went on hiatus, Liam actually played an important role in Zayn's life, especially during difficult times.

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