INFINITE's return as a full six-member lineup lasted about a day on paper. On July 7, 2026, one day after the group published the complete schedule for its fan meeting tour "INFINITE Rally V," the lineup changed again.
Is L skipping INFINITE's 2026 fan meeting tour?
Yes. Kim Myung Soo, who performs as L, will not appear at any stop on INFINITE's 2026 fan meeting tour "INFINITE Rally V" (무한대집회Ⅴ). The withdrawal was confirmed on July 7, 2026 by INFINITE Company through the group's official SNS channels and separately by Look Media, Kim Myung Soo's personal agency . The notice landed roughly 24 hours after the July 6 schedule reveal , and it removes what would have been INFINITE's first full-group fan meeting in about two years, since Rally IV in 2024.
The stated cause is a filming conflict with "공감세포" (Love in Sync), the Lifetime romantic comedy in which Kim Myung Soo plays psychological counselor Cha Eun-hwan opposite Kang Min-ah. The series premiered July 4, 2026 at 22:50 KST, three days before the withdrawal notice .
"엘이 개인 스케줄로 인해 부득이하게 2026 인피니트 팬미팅 '무한대집회Ⅴ' 공연에 참여하지 못하게 됐다… 오랜 시간 완전체 공연을 기다려주신 팬 여러분께 아쉬움을 드리게 된 점 다시 한번 깊이 사과드린다" ("L will unavoidably be unable to participate in the 2026 INFINITE fan meeting 'INFINITE Rally V' due to a personal schedule… we deeply apologize once again for disappointing fans who waited a long time for a full-group performance") — INFINITE Company official statement, July 7, 2026 (source: Nate/OSEN)
Why the two agencies gave different explanations
The two announcements were one coordinated release, not competing versions of events. INFINITE Company posted the group-side notice through its official SNS channels on July 7, 2026, citing only "개인 스케줄" — a personal schedule conflict — without naming what that schedule was . Look Media, Kim Myung Soo's personal management agency, issued the fuller account the same day, identifying the conflict as a drama filming commitment . The division is conventional in K-POP: the group's agency handles the apology to ticket holders, the member's agency explains the cause.
Look Media's statement was specific about both the obstacle and the intent behind the decision.
"He was extremely determined to participate" and had communicated closely with the other members up to the last moment, but "the fluid nature of filming made participation physically impossible" — the decision was reached with "a heavy heart and after painstaking deliberation." — Look Media statement, July 7, 2026 (source: Soompi)
Which version a reader encountered depended largely on the outlet. Korean-language reporting via Nate/OSEN, and allkpop following it, sourced the vaguer INFINITE Company notice . Soompi and All the News carried Look Media's account and named the project directly . The project is Love in Sync (공감세포), a Lifetime romantic comedy that premiered July 4, 2026 at 22:50 KST, three days before the withdrawal notice, with Kim Myung Soo playing counselor Cha Eun-hwan opposite Kang Min-ah . A series in active broadcast with an unfixed shooting calendar is a plausible reason for the timing — the schedule reversal came roughly 24 hours after Rally V's full itinerary went public on July 6 .
What is Rally V, and where is it happening
INFINITE Rally V (무한대집회Ⅴ) is the fifth installment of the group's fan meeting franchise, which started in 2013, and it doubles as the celebration of INFINITE's 16th debut anniversary . It follows Rally IV in 2024, a gap of roughly two years, and is the first entry in the series to travel outside Korea, covering four Asian cities across August and September 2026 .
The run opens at Inspire Arena in Incheon on August 29 at 5:00 PM and August 30 at 4:00 PM. Tickets were priced at ₩99,000 with a 150-minute running time and a minimum age of 7, and both Incheon dates sold out immediately when sales opened on NOL Ticket .
| City | Venue | Dates | Start times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incheon | Inspire Arena | Aug 29–30, 2026 | 5:00 PM / 4:00 PM |
| Macau | To be confirmed on official channels | Sept 5–6, 2026 | Not published |
| Taipei | NTSU Arena (Linkou Gymnasium) | Sept 19–20, 2026 | 18:00 / 16:00 |
| Tokyo | Keio Arena Tokyo | Sept 22–23, 2026 | 5:00 PM / 4:00 PM |
Promotion has continued on schedule since the withdrawal notice. Concept photos released around August 9, 2026 showed the members in black suits, leather jackets and coats with glasses — a reveal of faces that the earlier teaser poster had kept hidden behind umbrellas . Fans reading the shoot for lineup clues should note that promotional imagery is typically produced well ahead of release and is not a reliable indicator of who appears on stage; the authoritative source for the confirmed lineup and any further changes is INFINITE's official B Stage notice page.
Does this mean L is leaving INFINITE?
No. Neither INFINITE Company nor Look Media announced a departure, a hiatus, or any change to INFINITE's official lineup — both statements on July 7, 2026 framed the situation strictly as a scheduling conflict tied to one production, not as a shift in group status. Look Media's wording described Kim Myung Soo as "extremely determined to participate," in close contact with the other members up to the last moment, and expected to support the group from afar .
Read against his 2026 calendar, the absence looks less like friction and more like arithmetic. L has been running his own 2026 KIM MYUNGSOO (L) FAN-CON ASIA TOUR <UNCHANGED>, which played Mega Star Arena in Kuala Lumpur on June 27, 2026 and a Jakarta date in early July 2026 — days before the withdrawal notice. He had already broadened that solo circuit through 2025 with fan meetings in Chongqing (September), Shanghai (November) and Beijing (December 28).
The pattern extends to acting. His June 30, 2026 production presentation for the Lifetime romantic comedy Love in Sync (공감세포) at The Saint in Guro-gu, Seoul billed him as "actor Kim Myung Soo" rather than INFINITE's L, and the series premiered July 4, 2026 at 22:50 KST . A member carrying a weekly drama shoot plus a solo tour will collide with a four-city group schedule; that collision is what the agencies described. Any actual lineup change would be posted to INFINITE's official channels, and none has been.
Which Rally V dates can overseas fans still book
Three of the four Rally V stops remain realistically bookable for international fans: Macau on September 5–6, Taipei on September 19–20 at NTSU Arena (Linkou Gymnasium), and Tokyo on September 22–23 at Keio Arena Tokyo . The Korean leg is closed — both Inspire Arena dates in Incheon, August 29 at 5:00 PM and August 30 at 4:00 PM, sold out immediately when tickets opened on NOL Ticket at ₩99,000, with a 150-minute running time and a minimum age of 7 .
- Incheon (Inspire Arena), Aug 29–30 — sold out both days; resale-only, no official inventory.
- Macau, Sept 5–6 — overseas leg, first international run in the 무한대집회 series.
- Taipei (NTSU Arena), Sept 19–20 — 18:00 and 16:00 start times.
- Tokyo (Keio Arena Tokyo), Sept 22–23 — 5:00 PM and 4:00 PM start times.
Ticketing terms, seat maps and any further lineup notices are published on INFINITE's official B Stage page and the NOL Ticket/Interpark notice pages. Check those directly rather than trusting resale listings or aggregator posts: the lineup notice already changed once, on July 7, 2026 — a single day after the schedule reveal . The practical takeaway: if you want to see Rally V, book Macau, Taipei or Tokyo, and expect the roster to be five members unless an official channel says otherwise.
Frequently asked questions
Why is L not participating in INFINITE Rally V?
L (Kim Myung Soo) is sitting out the fan meeting tour because of a filming conflict with the Lifetime drama "Love in Sync" (공감세포). His personal agency, Look Media, named the drama schedule specifically and said the fluid nature of filming made participation physically impossible, while INFINITE Company's July 7, 2026 notice used the broader phrase "개인 스케줄" — a personal schedule conflict — without identifying the project . Both statements were issued within the same 24-hour window and describe the same logistical cause .
Is L leaving INFINITE?
No. Neither INFINITE Company nor Look Media announced a departure, a hiatus, or any change to his membership. The July 7, 2026 statements were limited to this one fan meeting tour, and INFINITE Company closed its notice with an apology to "fans who waited a long time for a full-group performance" rather than any language about a lineup change . The framing from both agencies was strictly about scheduling, and no follow-up announcement has altered that position .
Which Rally V shows are still sold as of the announcement?
Both Incheon dates at Inspire Arena — August 29 and 30, 2026 — sold out immediately when tickets opened on NOL Ticket at ₩99,000, leaving no general inventory there . The bookable stops for overseas fans are therefore Macau on September 5–6, Taipei on September 19–20, and Tokyo on September 22–23 . Confirm current availability on INFINITE's official B Stage page or the relevant local ticketing agent before booking travel .
What is "Love in Sync," the drama L is filming?
"Love in Sync" (공감세포) is a Lifetime romantic comedy directed by Kim Chil-bong and written by Jung Yeon and Kim Seong-rae. Kim Myung Soo plays Cha Eun-hwan, a psychological counselor whose excessive empathy causes him to absorb other people's emotions, opposite Kang Min-ah as Yoo Ji-an, with Kwon So-hyun and Shin Woo-gyeom also in the cast. It premiered July 4, 2026 at 22:50 KST, with simultaneous distribution through U+ Mobile TV and Disney+ in Korea and Japan and Viu in select overseas territories . The production presentation was held June 30, 2026 at The Saint in Guro-gu, Seoul — one week before the fan meeting withdrawal was announced .
When and where is INFINITE Rally V taking place?
INFINITE Rally V (무한대집회Ⅴ) runs across four Asian cities between late August and late September 2026: Incheon's Inspire Arena on August 29 (5:00 PM) and August 30 (4:00 PM), Macau on September 5–6, Taipei's NTSU Arena (Linkou Gymnasium) on September 19 (18:00) and September 20 (16:00), and Keio Arena Tokyo on September 22 (5:00 PM) and September 23 (4:00 PM) . The Incheon shows carry a 150-minute running time and a minimum age of 7 . It is the fifth entry in the fan meeting franchise that began in 2013 and the first to run overseas .
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