INFINITE’s L (Kim Myung Soo) Cancels Appearance at Upcoming Fan Meeting Tour

INFINITE’s L (Kim Myung-soo) will not attend the group’s first full-member fan meeting in approximately two years, “Infinite Rally V,” scheduled for August 29–30, 2026, at Inspire Arena in Incheon, due to conflicting commitments with his solo fan-con tour “UNCHANGED.” INFINITE COMPANY announced the lineup change on July 7, 2026, via official social media, apologizing to fans for the scheduling conflict that will reduce the group’s presence to seven members across all tour dates.

Solo Tour Takes Priority Over Group Commitment

Kim Myung-soo’s absence from “Infinite Rally V” stems directly from his first-ever solo fan-con Asia tour, titled “UNCHANGED,” which marks a significant milestone after 16 years in the entertainment industry. The Seoul leg of the tour is scheduled for July 25–26, 2026, at Yonsei University Auditorium—just weeks before the group’s Incheon fan meeting. This scheduling conflict forces the 34-year-old performer to prioritize his solo venture over the group’s comeback fan meeting event.

INFINITE COMPANY issued an official statement clarifying the situation: “Due to personal scheduling reasons, L will be leaving INFINITE 2026. ‘I will be unable to participate in the Fan Meeting ‘Infinite Gathering V’ performance,’ he revealed.” The agency added, “We appreciate your patience as you have waited a long time for a performance with all members.” The statement emphasizes that L’s absence represents a temporary scheduling conflict rather than a departure from the group, addressing potential concerns among the fanbase about INFINITE’s stability.

First Full-Member Meeting in Two Years Affected

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“Infinite Rally V” represents the group’s most ambitious fan engagement effort in recent memory, expanding beyond the initial Incheon dates to include stops in Macau (September 5–6), Taipei (September 19–20), and Tokyo (September 22–23). The seven-member lineup will proceed with all scheduled performances, but the absence of L, a core vocalist and visual member of the group, marks a notable gap for longtime fans known as Inspirit who have waited for a complete reunion.

The timing of this conflict underscores the growing demands on K-pop idols balancing group obligations with solo careers. While INFINITE has maintained activity as a group, members including L have increasingly pursued individual projects. L’s solo fan-con tour represents his most substantial solo venture to date, signaling both his individual star power and the complex scheduling realities facing legacy groups navigating multi-faceted career portfolios.

Agency Response and Fan Communication Strategy

INFINITE COMPANY moved quickly to manage expectations, releasing an apology to fans mid-July 2026 acknowledging the “unavoidable personal scheduling conflicts” that necessitated L’s withdrawal from the group performance. The agency’s transparent communication approach reflects industry best practices for addressing lineup changes, prioritizing clarity over speculation and maintaining goodwill with the dedicated fanbase.

The seven-member lineup will proceed with all regional tour dates, ensuring continuity for fans across Asia who have purchased tickets. However, the adjusted roster creates uncertainty about potential setlist modifications, stage formations, and vocal arrangements—all practical considerations that require backstage coordination in the weeks leading to the August debut. INFINITE COMPANY has not announced whether additional members might appear in expanded roles or whether the group will adjust choreography to accommodate the missing performer.

The “UNCHANGED” Tour: A Career Milestone

Kim Myung-soo’s “UNCHANGED” tour represents his most comprehensive solo fan engagement initiative, spanning multiple major Asian cities including Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, and Jakarta. The Seoul venue at Yonsei University Auditorium operates at 132,000 KRW (approximately $95 USD) per ticket with a 120-minute performance duration, indicating a substantial production investment and audience expectation.

The tour builds on momentum from his 2024 Asia Tour fan meeting “REBOOT,” which opened at Macpherson Stadium in Hong Kong on May 18, 2024, and quickly sold out all available seats. That sold-out success demonstrated consistent solo fanbase support, validating the investment in a larger-scale 2026 fan-con tour. Additionally, Kim Myung-soo’s 2026 Birthday Party, titled “Every day, L+ovely day SEASON 3,” held on March 13, 2026, at Blue Square WooriWON Card Hall in Seoul, further illustrated his active solo calendar leading into the “UNCHANGED” tour launch.

What Comes Next for INFINITE and L

The group’s Incheon fan meeting on August 29–30, 2026, marks the immediate test of how well INFINITE adapts to the seven-member format. The Macau, Taipei, and Tokyo legs follow in September, providing consecutive opportunities for the adjusted lineup to establish new performance rhythms and audience reception patterns. Fan reactions across these regional dates will likely shape discussions about potential future group activities and whether L’s absence signals broader shifts in INFINITE’s operational structure.

Kim Myung-soo’s “UNCHANGED” tour concludes his most demanding solo period in years, after which his availability for group commitments may stabilize. The scheduling conflict highlights ongoing tensions within legacy K-pop groups balancing nostalgia-driven group reunions with individual member growth and commercial opportunities. For Inspirit attending “Infinite Rally V,” the seven-member experience becomes a Historical marker—the first major group fan meeting in two years, documented without the complete original lineup.